With minimal changes to the S80 DRIVe and V70 DRIVe, Volvo’s engineers have managed to lower the average cost of fuel in both cars by 4.9 of 4.5l/100km and emitted CO2 emissions – from 129 to 119gr/km. Environmental models are equipped with 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with a power 109 h.p. at 4 000 rev/min and a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1 750 rev/min. The unit is combined with five-speed manual transmission. The main change has been carried out in both cars is to equip them with the smart system to recharge the battery, working only when the engine is not loaded, for example when moving downwards. Volvo reason to resort to these improvements is primarily due to reduced levels of emissions released into 120 gr/km, which automatically means less taxes in many European countries and of course reducing fuel consumption is also of great importance.

Lexus uses the 63rd exhibition in Frankfurt to present its hybrid sedan, the redesigned LS 600h. The car has been upgraded electric and slight changes in your appearance. The updated system of hybrid Lexus LS 600h has a total power 439 h.p., it includes 5.0-liter V10 engine and 165-kW electric motor. The luxury sedan accelerates from 0-100km/h for 6.3sec gives an average fuel consumption of 9.2l/100km. The average 219gr/km. CO2 emissions and releases. Lexus engineers have changed the location of the set and lithium-ion batteries, which have liberated more space in the trunk. Power unit even received special mode in which electronic improved response time when pressing the gas and adjust the operation of the air conditioner so as to minimize fuel consumption. Exterior changes to the Lexus LS 600h include new bumpers, grille, front and rear lights and rear view mirrors with integrated turn signals. Sedan will be equipped with 6-stroke braking, jointly developed with Brembo. Sales of the redesigned Lexus LS 600h will start early next year, it will be available and present a standard and a long version, but still did not mention anything about the price of the model.

Volkswagen L1 revealed the new concept of the exhibition in Frankfurt. The idea of the company is to establish its base model, serial, whose consumption does not exceed 1 liter for 100km run. For the moment the Germans could boast that they have reached an expense of 1.38 for 100km. by using a hybrid vehicle drive system consisting of two-cylinder 800-cc diesel engine and electric generating 14 h.p. might. The unit has an internal combustion engine combined with DSG transmission 7-stage and can operate in the regime and Eco Sport, as in the first power is limited to 27 h.p. at 4 000 rev/min. but in the latter are available all 39 h.p. and maximum torque of 100 Nm achieved. Volkswagen L1 is equipped with Start / Stop system. The electric motor is positioned between the diesel and robotic transmission, as it is powered by lithium-ion batteries, located in front of the two-seater vehicle. The car can run on electric only, while pushing the pedal fully depressed, it delivers extra 40Nm. of torque. Because every possible part of the Volkswagen L1 is made of carbon fiber, the weight of the vehicle is 380 kilograms. And drag coefficients – only 0.195. Precisely these are the main reasons to spend 1.38l/100km car. and emits only 36gr/km. CO2 emissions and at the same time a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour and accelerates from 0-100km / h. for 14.3sec. Volkswagen have set to work more on reducing the cost of the car to 1 liter for 100km. run, but until 2013, when it is scheduled to receive the serial model, there are a lot of time and likely target will be met.