Dodge Epic Concept

The Dodge EPIC was a concept car created by DaimlerChrysler under the marque of Dodge. The EPIC was first shown at the 1992 North American International Auto Show. EPIC stands for Electric Power Inter-urban Commuter. It was the first hybrid minivan.

Engine and Design

The EPIC uses an I4 engine which is powered by an emission-free powertrain. The powertrain features nickel iron batteries that can give up to 120 miles on only one charge. The EPIC uses a four-gear automatic transmission. The design was at the time more futuristic. Unlike any other minivan, the EPIC had the modern oval-shaped body, which wasn't adapted into production minivans until about three years later. This vehicle was also one of the first signs of the hybrid vehicles.

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