6 April 2009 | Luca Del Buono

 

Most hybrid, alternative fuel and greener cars strive to provide the same performance and driving experience as gas guzzlers. But that's not the purpose of the new all-electric Peapod car.

The Peapod, a creation of renowned brand designer Peter Arnell, has been developed in line with typical driving conditions and city planning trends that are heading more and more towards slower, smaller spaces.

It's also been created with an eye towards efficiency and the environment, boasting zero emissions, nearly-zero maintenance and a long life.

The car falls into the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle classification, meaning it only goes up to 25 miles per hour. City Electric Vehicles are also all-electric, but go above 25 mph.

Available for order on Earth Day, the Peapod is a product of Peapod Mobility, a company spun off from Chrysler. Arnell is both head of Peapod Mobility and chief innovation officer for Chrysler.

"When I first started working with them, I had a review of all the different projects...and there was a lot of activity going on in the electric vehicle space, and I thought that was a very appropriate place for someone who was going to be leading innovation to drive and participate in," he said.

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Source: GreenBiz

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