Posts Tagged ‘environmental’

Opel with electric concept

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Opel ElectricOpel 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.

Infiniti M35 Hybrid

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Infiniti M35 HybridInfiniti spread of official photos and initial details of its first hybrid model, M35 Hybrid, which will be launched in spring 2010. Hybrid car system is the development of parent company, Nissan, it consists of a 3.5-liter V6 engine, electric motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries. The latter are the new generation, the size of conventional, but We offer twice the power. Currently there is no mention what is the power of M35 Hybrid, but it is certain that the vehicle can move in all-electric mode. Electric also performs the function of assistant to the petrol engine in certain situations, eg when the driver reached the accelerator pedal fully depressed.

Peugeot iOn

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Peugeor iOnPioneer in the production of electric cars, Peugeot will present the first model iOn the hall in Frankfurt, but it will launched on the market in late 2010. Its characteristics and autonomy of 130 kilometers. Obtained through the use of lithium-ion batteries will meet the challenges associated with urban mobility and environmental protection. Peugeot 106, produced between 1995 and 2003. Is the best-selling car in the world with zero emissions. Given this experience, the brand expects to remain a leader in electric cars. Since the end of 2010., Peugeot will be among the top producers who will sell in Europe a new 100% electric car. The car developed jointly with Mitsubishi Motor Corporation (MMC), is intended both for individuals and for corporate clients, governments, municipalities and large enterprises due to its characteristics, particularly suitable for use in urban environments. The city will be the main field for iOn. With 4 doors, 4 seats, with length 3.48 m turning angle and 4.50 m, this 100% electric car Peugeot, with a capacity of 64 h.p. Lexus LF-Ch Concept. and torque of 180Nm., developing a maximum speed of 130 km / h, is ideal for use in the city. Lithium-ion batteries are very comfortable with autonomy (130km. under normal running conditions), loaded to 6 hours in a standard 220 V or contact to 80% for 30 minutes, thanks to a system for rapid recharge. These features allow the urban model, a detachable zero emissions, offer versatility in terms of technical indicators and internal dimensions comparable to that of a small car with a combustion engine.

Hyunday with eco-project Blue Drive

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Hyundai BlueDriveThe eco-project Blue Drive will be one of the main focuses of the presentation of Korean automakers Hyundai at the Frankfurt International Motor Show from 17 to 27 September. The company will organize a special Blue Drive area, which will present its wide range of environmental technologies and products, proving in practice its policy of reducing fuel consumption and emissions of its cars. The greatest attention will be given to ix-Metro, bold new hybrid CUV at the bottom of the B-segment, designed for the European market, which will make its world debut at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Expected CO2 emissions for the ix-Metro are only 80 g / km.
Another debutant in a Hyundai showroom is i10 Electric – now ready to produce electric with zero emissions, which will be released in the Korean market in the second half of 2010. One more than a year Hyundai has shown that among the leading advocate for the protection of environment in the automotive world, subtracting the market model i30-blue with a start / stop system that stops the engine and it runs automatically in the busy urban traffic. In this optimal combination of existing technologies with new engines without increased costs to the consumer gave excellent results – reduced air resistance, increased efficiency of the engine and transmission and processing of the suspension, which in turn led to reduced fuel consumption and emissions CO2 emissions by over 15 percent compared with the base model.

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