In 2011 the U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors will suspend the assembly for some time of their first model Roadster. Reason for this is planned reconstruction of the factory, one of its suppliers. The company did not communicate when it will resume production of the Roadster, but it will certainly happen. Note that the model appeared in 2008., So far as it sold more than 1 000 copies. During the time when Tesla Roadster will be produced, the company will focus on subtle adjustments and preparation for marketing its second model, the electric sedan Model S, which should be available in 2012.

Opel will present the forthcoming exhibition in Geneva a new concept car, whose first teaser was released today. According to preliminary data model will be called Flexitreme GTE and is equipped with a hybrid system of Opel Ampera. According to Press Releases in this concept the company aims to open up prospects for the development of many new features which will continue to distinguish the brand – this study combines expressive and appealing design with precision design in Germany in order to meet the environmental challenges of the future. With its combination of design, environmental innovation and alternative propulsion, the conceptual model of the Opel demonstrated that the size and comfort need not necessarily be the sacrifice of efficient propulsion and environmental performance. In addition to this concept of the Opel stand in Geneva will present several models. We know these are electric Ampera, which however has received some improvements, and long mileage, the new generation Meriva, revealed at the beginning of the year and refreshed Corsa.

Has become clear that Peugeot will introduce a completely new sedan in its product line, which will bear 508, and 5 with the concept by Peugeot, the French company who gives us a model for the future. The concept will be officially presented at the exhibition in Geneva. Its dimensions are 4 680 mm length, 1 880 mm width and 1 420 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2 815 mm. 5 by Peugeot has already used technology known Hybrid4, as in this case it consists of a diesel 2.0 HDi FAP engine (163 h.p.) and electric (37 h.p.) and drive is transmitted to all four wheels. The car can be run in pure electric mode, and its combined fuel consumption is just 3.8l/100km. Has not yet announced when the Peugeot 508 will be introduced on the market, but the company said that its objective is to strengthen its position in the luxury sedan segment. The model will likely be offered with the system Hybrid4, which can be combined with different engines.

The Head of Tesla, Ellen mask is shared before publication Autocar, that led him to place the company in 2015. new model, which is a sedan, with dimensions similar to those of the BMW 3-Series. The compact sedan will certainly be driven entirely by electricity, although currently there is no any technical information about it. The model will be built on an aluminum structure, and Mask argues that it would be most accessible in their product range, cost around 30 000 USD. We remind you that currently produces only model Tesla Roadster, which can be traveling 350 kilometers. without refueling and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4 sec. The company recently presented its second car, Model S, which is a big sedan will be available in 2012. In the middle of last year, did it became clear that competitor Tesla cook and Porsche 911 Turbo, which will use the platform of the Model S, will drive him to the rear wheels and rear passengers will have more space than in the 911 Turbo. The company did not exclude the possibility of placing a crossover and a new coupe, the objective being to increase its sales to 200 000 annually. To do this, however, Tesla needs to invest 500 million U.S. dollars for modernization and expansion of its factory in California.

The company showed a Fiat Auto Show in Detroit purely electric version of the model 500, which is in the style of hot modification 500 Abarth. The car was called 500 BEV, short for Battery-Electric Vehicle, but the Italians did not disclose any details about exactly electric drive technology, rushed to declare that they do not provide mass production version. The electric car has exactly the same appearance as the Fiat 500 Abarth. The only difference is in the rear, where at 500 BEV missing ends of the exhaust system. The interior of the electrical design is a combination of black and red leather, a traditional gear lever has been replaced by buttons for control.
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Mercedes photo spread of the electric A-Class and revealed that the first copies of the model will be launched in October this year. Mercedes A-Class E-Cell joins the electric Smart Electric Drive and B-Class F-Cell, the product range of cars with zero emissions of Daimler. For now, however, no data on the propulsion system model. Like the Smart Electric Drive and B-Class F-Cell, in A-Class E-Cell will be produced only a few hundred pieces, which will be available for testing for corporate clients. Mass sales of electric A-Class and B-Class will probably only start with the next generation of models that Mercedes-Benz to introduce in late 2011.

At the exhibition in New Delhi, Chevrolet showed several cars that the company will launch in the near future, as most interested cause electric version of the Spark. For the moment from General Motors did not disclose any details about the car, but it became clear that he will appear in the Indian market in October and is scheduled to be sold also in Europe and North America. According to the media out, the price of Chevrolet Spark EV in India will be around 700 000 rupees, which is approximately 15 000 USD. Speculation about the price of cars in Europe are even broader range of 9 000 and 15 000 euros. More information about the electrical modification is expected to be revealed at a later stage.

The Chinese company Geely confirmed that in spring this year will release the European market its electric model Nanoq, which is developed jointly with the Danish company Lynx. It was carried by some delegates at the UN Conference on climate change in Copenhagen. Danes have supplied kit lithium-ion batteries which are new development and is characterized by fast loading and a high level of security. According to Geely, the electric car can develop a maximum speed of 130 kilometers per hour objectives and traveling about 200 kilometers. without having to recharge. Currently the Chinese failed to mention anything about the price of Nanoq, but in the Danish press is speculating on the amount of 235 000 kroner, which is about 45 000 USD. If this proves true, we are skeptical about the success of the model. The car will also be available on the Asian market, but there will be under the name Panda.

Just a few hours before the start of the exhibition in Los Angeles, Volkswagen has revealed a fifth consecutive Concept Up, which is a diesel-electric hybrid and as the company is the most economical four-car in the world. Volkswagen Up Lite is dvuvrat hatchback, hybrid system which consists of cylindric diesel engine, cylinder capacity 800 cub cm and 51 h.p. and power, 10-kW (14 h.p.) electric motor, 7-stage DSG transmission with double clutch, and start / stop system. Hybrid cars can use both their engines simultaneously when quick acceleration is needed, in which case the combined power reaches 65 h.p. According to data from Volkswagen, the latest Up Concept accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 12.5 sec, develops a maximum of 160 kilometers per hour and spends only 2.44l/100km. which means that 20 liters of diesel fuel can be traveled over 800 kilometers. The concept is constructed primarily of aluminum and carbon fiber, but there are steel elements, and the weight is only 695 kilograms. Vehicle dimensions are 3.84 meters length, 1.6 meters width and 1.4 meters height and the distance between the two axes is 2.45 meters. Volkswagen Up Lite is another step towards serial compact car company.

From Audi announced that the circulation of electric supercar their e-Tron will be limited to 1 000 pieces. According to designer Achim Badstubner, sales of the model will start in the 2012th and the price will be higher than that of the Audi R8. The company is confident that they will not difficulty to find buyers for all specimens, since it has 5 000 dealer center in the world. However, if demand is sufficient, the production model will be discontinued. It is expected that future owners of the electric supercar are people who already have some sports cars. We remind you that Audi e-Tron was presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, and that is based on the model R8, but is driven by four electric motors mounted at each wheel, whose total capacity is 313 h.p. Lithium-ion system allows cars to traveling the 249 kilometers. without recharging. Audi e-Tron accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 4.8 sec and a top speed of 200 kilometers per hour.