north shore news a AUTO THE sleek ESX2 hybrid concept car (above) represents Chrysler's most aerodynamic design. The extreme cab-forward design helps make room for five or six pas- sengers and 19.9 cubic feet of cargo space — ‘Chrysier unvei CHRYSLER Corporation believes the Dodge Intrepid ESX2 has the technology to tackle the most difficult objective facing hybrid ‘vehicles: customer affordability and cost The ESX2 concept is Chevsler’s newest piece in the puzzle to solve transportation challenges of the nest century. Thanks in part to the unique application of lightweight body technology with a new diese’ electric livbrid approach, ESX2 has the potential to meet future emission requirements and effectiveness for busi- ness. “We've made significant . progress in hitting technologi- cal targets established under the achieve 70 miles per gailon. Balancing fuel c¢ gains and emission le t- ical fur long-term power train soluzions, Diesel engines today cles. “We estimated penalty of our first hyby cept—Dodge Intrepid F to be abour $60,000 per cle and the good nev cost penalty closer to $15,000,” said Robertson. he challenge for us is if we successfully prove out the tech- nology but a $15,000 cost penalty remains, it’s a real show stopper. Customers are not ~ three cubic feet more luggage room than a 1998 Intrepid. The vehicle is powered by a battery and a combustion engine. Ss new hyarid vehi Ci e However, when compared to a gas engine, a comparable-sized direct- -injected diesel engine provides as much as a 24% advantage in fuel economy an reduces carbon dioxide emis- sions by as much as 56%. willing to pay $15,000 more for attributes ‘ike berter fuel efficiency. eyowant it for free.” Future diesel engines will have to be four to cight times cleaner than they are today. Partnership for a New are 500% cleaner than they Generation of Veh were just 20 years ago. (PNGV),” said Chrysler second — generation president Bernard Robertson. ESX2 explores an_ innovative “But the fact remains that the technological approach in an “biggest hurdle -~ cost — must attempt to move P be-cleared for these rechnolo- id . . ise controv/ARs gics to be truly viable.” vd mirrors © 3.3 low V6 engine * 9 speed transmission + shift on the My four wheel drive + outside tm mpcrature display * coal rack «© poser sindaws, locks minors © 60/20 split rear folding seat terrain four wheel ARS a) cedebsaages, « sikter side step caily * and mach more * fog ligtes THE Dodge Intrepid ESX2 concept car is made from composite material that is nearly 100% recyclable. ¢ Power sindawsacks * Kear seat audio contrals ASVEM cassene a/4 speakers * Sokattinicd gktss * Dual air bugs (driver & pass) BRAKE SPECIALISTS - 1.€.B.C. Approved LIFETIME WARRANTY on brake shoes & pads Quality Work Trustworthy Service Our 40th Year FREE ESTIMATES & CONSULTATIONS ESTIMATES * TALKING | ALSO COMPLETE CONSULTATION YELOWPAGES MECHANICAL REPAIRS 985-7455 (aise. Guaranteed 1 year 176 Pemberton, N. Van (5 blks south of Marine) ied tine ofler applies to 1998 Marima SE(L00) 1998 Pathfinder Chihoot Weal Edition (AA00); 1994 Quest Py 43% teaxe heancing appbes onty to new 998 Macimas & mw iS east bale et SOUSA ee ee eeadvatcel trade of SI5O/S4 300/$.3092. Required af UTYSAAAOLT, told eblgation $17.228/516, SAIISE JE/G/36 month term. Leases are lesed ended, av] watude freight and PDI and are avaliable on approved credit. Tases and ficenves are rbsa Dealers are fre to set ealvidasd See Dealer for detats Pai Oi 6177 985-931 1 Regency Nissan 700 Marine Drive, North Van