Already in May 2010 Land Rover disseminate information about its first hybrid model Range_e, which is based on Range Rover Sport. The car will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but the company decided to disclose more technical information about it now. You already know that hybrid system Land Rover Range_e consists of turbo, 3.0-liter, V6 engine Range Rover Sport, 25-kilowatt electric motor, a set of lithium-ion batteries and eight-speed automatic transmission with brand ZF. Range_e can cover whole 32 km only on electricity, thanks to its plug-in hybrid technology, but with all the autonomy charged battery and chock tank is an impressive 1080 km. The maximum speed that is developing the car does 193 km/h and emitted its CO2 emissions are 89 gr/km. More details on Land Rover Range_e will be created for the official debut of the concept in Geneva, where we will see more brand new model Range Rover Evoque, and special performances Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate 4 and Discovery Landmark.

The Croatian company Dok-Ing presented the prototype of urban electric XD even the exhibition in Geneva, but a few days ago demonstrated its capabilities and showed its features. Dok-Ing XD is a three-seated, and access to its interior is through two vertical opening doors. Dimensions of the car is 2800 mm length 1700 mm width and 1600 mm height. Town Car is powered entirely by electricity, the engine and generates power 106 h.p. allows minicar to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.7 sec and develop up to 130 km/h. Autonomy does vary from 200 to 250 km. Unit of energy supplied by a set of lithium-ion batteries available in the floor to be fully charged within 6-8 hours in a standard household outlet, but it can happen more quickly in specialized plants. We Dok-Ing investor looking for your project, as the Croats say they are ready to start series production this year, but they need 100 million. The expected price of the XD is about 25,000 to 30,000 euro, to it have already expressed interest over 10 000 customers and 50 of them even made requests.

In recent years, hardly goes great trade fair, which Citroen not to present their stunning concept. This week in Geneva, showed so-called from the French Survolt, which seems to come from another planet. The car aims to demonstrate to the public opportunities driven entirely by electric cars, although for the moment were not disclosed any evidence of engine or engines of the concept. Citroen Survolt has very compact dimensions, the length is only 3.85 m, width 1.87 m and a height of only 1.2 m. However the muscle type of car gives the impression of brute force and power. The car is really attractive and very good designed version of the popular Tesla electric car.

From Seat decided to show the direction in which it will develop the design of future models of the company’s electric concept by IBE, presented at the exhibition launch in Geneva. The car model is based on Ibiza and a 2 +2 coupe local, but its dimensions are more compact than its donor. Its length is 3.78 meters, width 1.8 meters, 1,2 meters, and weight – just 1,000 kg. Seat IBE Concept is powered by an electric motor with power 102 h.p., for which energy is supplied by a set of lithium-ion batteries located in the rear. Curiously, the unit power is limited to 68 horsepower and maximum speed to 160 km/h, with full capacity being released only in extreme situations and it briefly. This is done to maximize efficiency and increase mileage. In standard mode IBE Concept is able to travel 130 kilometers purposes. without having to recharge. Seat of report that the electric car accelerates from 0 to 50 km/h for only 3.4 sec and 0-100 km/h for 9.4 sec. The electric cars are the future, so all the companies are investing in their prototypes and testing the new technologies.

BMW Group will produce its electric car in Leipzig, to this end the company made additional investments to develop production facilities, as well as several other facilities in Bavaria. Under the joint venture with SGL Carbon, SGL Automotive Fibers GmbH & Co KG, the company will produce carbon fiber in Vakersdorf, which will then be processed into polymers reinforced with carbon fiber needed for some components of the car factory in BMW in Landshut. Norbert Raythofer, Chairman of the Board of BMW AG, commented: “In the future, BMW Group will produce the car in Leipzig, using high-tech innovation from Bavaria. An important factor in making this decision is the quality that Germany offers. Here we can rely on proven manufacturing network and high level of education and competence. ” In August of 2009. BMW Group has chosen to SB LiMotive supplier of batteries for its electric car. Joint venture combines over 100 years experience of Robert Bosch GmbH in the development of technologies for the automotive industry and Samsung SDI, the world leader in sales of batteries for mobile phones and laptops. The decision to begin production in Leipzig, and Vakersdorf Landshut, BMW Group makes the next step in preparation for series production car, known as Megacity Vehicle. With it the company will offer innovative solution for sustainable mobility in urban environments. The project to create a Megacity Vehicle is part of the strategy of BMW Project i and provides the vehicle to be introduced on the market as a sub-brand of BMW in the middle of this decade.

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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