{"id":17165,"date":"2017-01-04T16:54:23","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T15:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/?p=17165\/"},"modified":"2017-02-21T08:56:51","modified_gmt":"2017-02-21T07:56:51","slug":"chrysler-portal-concept-debuts-at-ces-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autodesignmagazine.com\/en\/2017\/01\/chrysler-portal-concept-debuts-at-ces-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"CHRYSLER PORTAL CONCEPT DEBUTS AT CES 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

The heart of the Chrysler Portal concept is its lithium-ion battery pack, mounted underneath the vehicle floor. The battery pack\u2019s energy is rated at about 100 kilowatt-hours. Fully charged, the battery pack gives the Portal an estimated driving range of more than 250 miles. DC Fast Charger adds 150 miles of range to the battery in less than 20 minutes, making stops during long-distance travel a comparable experience to that of today\u2019s gasoline-powered vehicles. The Chrysler Portal concept uses an industry-accepted Combined Charge System (CCS) plug to connect to the next generation of high power, 350-kilowatt DC charging stations.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cThe Chrysler Portal concept appeals to the millennial lifestyle on various levels \u2013 it serves as a social hub where up to six can enjoy and it’s also designed to accommodate millennials as they begin their transition into family mode,\u201d said Ralph Gilles, Head of FCA Global Design. \u201cThe use of a mono-volume form combined with a battery-electric powertrain opens up a fresh look at seating and storage flexibility. The concept of a \u2018third space\u2019 offers passengers an interior space that is clean, modern and uses a color palette that welcomes the passengers inside.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Designed from the inside out, the FCA design team took advantage of current and maturing technologies to maximize interior room in order to create its version of a \u201cthird space.\u201d The Portal\u2019s interior offers a serene, open environment that is calming and eases the transition between home and work, or outings with family or friends. Outside, the mono-volume form is a simple, clean and modern design.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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