An electric automaker that hasn’t gotten quite the same amount of press as names like Tesla or Fisker, AMP Holding Inc., is about to bring a second all-electric SUV to the U.S.
According to an announcement from AMP, the electric automaker will use the Detroit Auto Show to show off what it is referring to as an “iconic American SUV – now 100% electric.”
AMP specializes in converting existing vehicles to all-electric propulsion, as it has previously done with the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class SUV. Because of that history, it makes the most likely candidate for this new conversion the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which shares underpinnings with the ML from the Daimler-Chrysler days.
“The new AMP model is our latest 100% electric offering and a demonstration of our proprietary technology for SUVs, giving a driving range of 100+ miles. Where most EVs are small, compact or subcompact, our mission is to give our EV buyers vehicles that the greatest percent of the car-buying public prefers,” said Jim Taylor, AMP CEO.
AMP also promises to allow for show-goers, both press and public, to sample driving the new electric SUV at the Detroit Auto Show at the show’s special Ride and Drive Track.
Although not much is known about this EV SUV, it is known that AMP intends to largely market the vehicle to fleets and businesses, rather than traditional consumers. The AMP-converted ML350 has a zero-to-60 time of under 10 seconds, 100 mile range and a top speed of 100 miles per hour.
[via : Leftlane]
