Chrysler plugs in to electrics

Chrysler will unveil three electrically driven concept vehicles at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show in January.

Dodge ZEO ZEO stands for Zero Emission Operation.

Described as a 2+2 sport wagon - meaning it has small back seats - the ZEO does not have any form of on-board power generation. It is purely a plug-in vehicle with an expected range, Chrysler says, of 250 miles on a charge.

The ZEO is supposed to be a performance car, fitting the image of Dodge as Chrysler Corp.'s performance brand. To emphasize that, its design features a long hood despite the fact that it wouldn't have a big gasoline engine. It will ride on huge 23-inch wheels