2013 Fiat 500 EV

2013 Fiat 500 EVWhat it is: An electric Fiat 500.Why it matters: Fiat needs to prove it’s a forward-looking company, even if the 500 EV’s electric technology is essentially developed by Chrysler. Also, Fiat needs to give people another reason to buy a 500 besides styling if  it wants to keep the sales curve from plunging to the bottom, Smart Fortwo–like, after the cuteness fades.Platform: The 500