Chrysler Jeep Commander 2
by
Alberto Rossi
Can a Jeep® merge an advanced fuel cell powertrain in a luxury sport-utility vehicle that is virtually pollution-free, while achieving double the fuel economy of a conventional SUV? Commander 2 offers advanced design and technologies that will meet customers' needs in a clean, efficient vehicle that will address the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Under the Hood
Commander 2 is clearly a Jeep®, with its trademark seven-slotted grill and characteristic trapezoidal wheel arches, among other visual hints. While Commander 2 duplicates the shape and design of the first Commander, under the hood lies a completely reengineered fuel cell system. Now, the fuel cell is combined with dual front and rear electric motors and advanced batteries into a hybrid-electric fuel cell powertrain that represents further advancement in the development of ultra-clean, ultra-efficient transportation. Commander 2 has near-zero tailpipe emissions and improves the average fuel economy by up to 12 mpg (gasoline equivalent).
Running on electricity, the Commander 2's energy is generated by the fuel cell which is fueled by hydrogen from an on-board methanol reformer. Two AC induction motors, one for each axle, provide full-time, four-wheel drive.
Features of the Commander 2
The silvered-bodied Commander 2's overall height is equivalent to the 2001 Jeep® Grand Cherokee. It stands 80 inches wide overall, more than seven inches wider than Grand Cherokee. Some features of the Commander 2 include: wider stance to help intensify a drivers' sense of security, three comfortable bucket seats in the rear, extra storage space in the center console, 180 degree convex side view mirrors to eliminate blind spots, tow hitch covers which fold down and double as a step for ease in reaching the roof, a "Infotronic" system that performs as a mobile office with a toaster-style pop-up "plug and play" laptop computer docked in the center console (with Internet for real-time weather and traffic information and directions; e-mail phone and vehicle diagnostic information), a small microphone in the steering column that allows the driver to access the mobile office via a voice recognition system, and a tiny camera positioned to take a picture of the driver so if the vehicle is stolen a picture of the thief is electronically sent to the authorities.
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Commander 2 is clearly a Jeep, with its trademark seven-slotted grill and characteristic trapezoidal wheel arches, among other visual hints.
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