The move by Fiat SpA marks a major reversal for Chrysler, which had used its electric car program as part of the case for a $12.5 billion federal aid package

http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSTRE5A605N20091107?sp=true

statik: For those who have not heard it, next Wednesday ‘our’ own Bob Lutz races (does hot laps) against all comers (ok, a few cherry-picked drivers based on their car and who they are) at the Monticello Motor Club under the banner of ‘May the Best Car Win’

I’m sure glad that good old Bob has time for this stuff. Everything must be under control down a the RenCen, huh?

Herm: Go Bob Lutz!the scary part is that GM would have been worse off without him..

I don’t see how.

CorvetteGuy: Chrysler going under only matters during the next election campaign cycle. If they’re still plugging along with mediocre cars, vans and trucks in mid-2011 – – – no one will care.But if they fail… or have gone back to the well for more bailouts (I’m sorry… Development Loans) to get in the game late with some kind of BEV… then “We The People” will know which box to check while in the voting booth.How’s that warm and fuzzy “Hope and Change” feeling doing for you right now?!

A lot better than under the last bunch, thank you very much.

Your op-ed is being picked up by the blogs:

http://green.autoblog.com/2009/10/26/is-chryslers-envi-electric-vehicle-program-dead-or-just-working/#