New 2012 Lexus GS Gets A California Facelift

Until recently, only surpassed the original SC in the form of a new interpretation of the language family of design and the engine is at least as cocoon.Others disagree with me, denying that it is more exciting, but it's just an opinion though the extra weight, I GS. 2012 Lexus GS is my favoruite, but I must admit that the word "favorite" Here's a bit bloodless 2012 Lexus GS has no competition because no other Lexus I wanted to go.



But something happened after the IS F, CT, and problem areas, and some say that the time has come: Lexus is the only option for people who love to drive. 2012 Lexus GS slogan, at least one license plate surround and drive the Lexus GS 350 Lexus's - Founded in 2000, "The passionate pursuit of perfection.. In 2006, Toyota is protected," passionate pursuit of potential. "



The slogan has never been used, but also of the opinion that the evidence, Lexus, that the potential lives in the next generation 2012 Lexus GS. We have recently go for some pre-production models in California, and Lexus may be right.



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2011 Nissan Leaf Electric Car on sale

Recently, Nissan announced the 2011 Leaf electricity demand in the North American market. Through online registration, reservation, perpendicular rows and four steps to buy.

2011 Nissan sedan seats five list of electric car, powered by compact lithium-ion batteries, the maximum power of 90 kW, maximum torque of 280 nm peak. When fully charged, can reach over 160 km kilometers. Only 30 minutes to charge 80% of electrical energy. When charging at home, it takes about eight hours can be filled with electricity.

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Volvo C30 Electric Car 2011

With the Volvo C30, Volvo is one step closer to building electric vehicles. Volvo gets a test fleet of 50 C30 is the way to 2011. Volvo C30 will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show 2010 will be a range of 150 km on one full charge and takes less than 8 hours on the battery with a standard wall outlet. With a 82kW engine 111BHP, C30 accelerates 0-100 km / h in 10.5 seconds.

Electric C30



Volvo Cars takes next step in the development of cars powered by electricity and the construction of the electrical test fleet



Volvo introduces a new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km at the Detroit Motor Show

Volvo Cars is building a test fleet of 50 electric Volvo C30s will be used in real life sales in 2011



Volvo introduces new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. C30 on display will be a step forward in the development of electric drive clear prototype was launched in September 2009. New Electric C30 battery has a full interior and full gear, and a better battery. Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard.





"The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as batteries and safety. We have this problem solved without C30 personality. I am very happy with the result. C30 Electric in Detroit is much more complex product," says Lennart Steg Land CEO of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.





The next step in the development was built several test vehicles. Selected users test fleet of more than two years after the process started in 2011 for the Volvo valuable experience - not just technically but also behavior. Swedish Energy Agency supports the project contributes to SEK 150 million in financing.







Valuable field data

A purely electric car has different characteristics than the car with a combustion engine and test the Volvo fleet professionals to examine how these differences to treat.





"Our data test fleet will be valuable in the development of Volvo cars with electric drive. It will also basic information about planning the infrastructure to provide and assist in determining what services are needed the car to fill most of the opportunities In the future, "says Lennart Steg country.







New tools and images

Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard. The most striking change in the car was new instruments - measurement and images are different from the conventional Volvo. User dashboard only shows speed and power. But it also integrates a number of new symbols, as an indicator of battery charging and other relevant information for this type of vehicle.





The experience of driving is different from conventional cars. Electric C30 has no gears, and power is delivered smoothly to full power immediately available.



"Sailing on almost silently, is a very special experience. The power is there right now. We spend hours checking the transmission system that is both comfortable and safe for motorists to operate optimally when using the battery at various speeds , "Steg said Lennart country.







Axis a standard C30 - but not emissions

The electric motor uses approximately one quarter as much energy as the engine runs on fossil fuels. Excellent energy efficiency shows that the interest in electric cars, fuel prices and the demand for low CO2 emissions increase are stricter.





C30 is shown in Detroit, has a lithium-ion batteries can be recharged through a standard electrical outlet, or special road stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is full of renewable energy, CO2 emissions were almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective.





Top speed with a fully charged battery is about 81 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 60 km / h takes less than 11 seconds. Auto series has 150 km. It covers daily transportation needs of more than 90 percent of all drivers in Europe.







As surely as all other Volvo cars

The electric motor is located under the hood, while the battery (24 kWh) is installed in the tunnel and into the space normally occupied by the tank, outside the passenger compartment and the deformation zone.





"What's more, they are well encapsulated and structures around them better. Electric cars are an interesting challenge in our efforts to a world of the safest cars built. Electric Volvo should be as safe as any other new Volvo cars. And the same standards apply ownership, management and protection in the event of an accident, "said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Cars.







Market prospects for energy

As for electric cars, there are several factors that determine their attraction in the future.





"Consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive to drive and own. That's why electric cars should be comfortable and safe while the same performance as cars with other energy sources," says Paul Gustavsson, director of electrification Volvo's strategy .







He continues: "We believe this technology and our field of study aims to show that electric cars are a significant market potential, but it offers an attractive car is not enough you also have a system of incentives to start electric battery The car is more expensive ... the financial viability of the technology for car buyers hope that the government and the rest of society will follow in our Volvo Cars drive to zero. "- Volvo road to zero emissions"

Volvo Cars takes next step in the development of cars powered by electricity and the construction of the electrical test fleet



Volvo introduces a new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 with a range of 150 km at the Detroit Motor Show

Volvo Cars is building a test fleet of 50 electric Volvo C30s will be used in real life sales in 2011



Volvo introduces new generation of electrically powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. C30 on display will be a step forward in the development of electric drive clear prototype was launched in September 2009. New Electric C30 battery has a full interior and full gear, and a better battery. Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard.





"The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as batteries and safety. We have this problem solved without C30 personality. I am very happy with the result. C30 Electric in Detroit is much more complex product," says Lennart Steg Land CEO of Volvo Cars Special Vehicles.





The next step in the development was built several test vehicles. Selected users test fleet of more than two years after the process started in 2011 for the Volvo valuable experience - not just technically but also behavior. Swedish Energy Agency supports the project contributes to SEK 150 million in financing.







Valuable field data

A purely electric car has different characteristics than the car with a combustion engine and test the Volvo fleet professionals to examine how these differences to treat.





"Our data test fleet will be valuable in the development of Volvo cars with electric drive. It will also basic information about planning the infrastructure to provide and assist in determining what services are needed the car to fill most of the opportunities In the future, "says Lennart Steg country.







New tools and images

Electric C30 looks like a regular C30 has the same safety, comfort, space and four seats as standard. The most striking change in the car was new instruments - measurement and images are different from the conventional Volvo. User dashboard only shows speed and power. But it also integrates a number of new symbols, as an indicator of battery charging and other relevant information for this type of vehicle.





The experience of driving is different from conventional cars. Electric C30 has no gears, and power is delivered smoothly to full power immediately available.



"Sailing on almost silently, is a very special experience. The power is there right now. We spend hours checking the transmission system that is both comfortable and safe for motorists to operate optimally when using the battery at various speeds , "Steg said Lennart country.







If a standard C30 - but not emissions

The electric motor uses approximately one quarter as much energy as the engine runs on fossil fuels. Excellent energy efficiency shows that the interest in electric cars, fuel prices and the demand for low CO2 emissions increase are stricter.





C30 is shown in Detroit, has a lithium-ion batteries can be recharged through a standard electrical outlet, or special road stations. Charging the battery fully takes about eight hours. If the car is full of renewable energy, CO2 emissions were almost zero in the well-to-wheel perspective.





Top speed with a fully charged battery is about 81 miles per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 60 km / h takes less than 11 seconds. Auto series has 150 km. It covers daily transportation needs of more than 90 percent of all drivers in Europe.







As surely as all other Volvo cars

The electric motor is located under the hood, while the battery (24 kWh) is installed in the tunnel and into the space normally occupied by the tank, outside the passenger compartment and the deformation zone.





"What's more, they are well encapsulated and structures around them better. Electric cars are an interesting challenge in our efforts to a world of the safest cars built. Electric Volvo should be as safe as any other new Volvo cars. And the same standards apply ownership, management and protection in the event of an accident, "said Thomas Broberg, Senior Safety Advisor, Volvo Cars.







Market prospects for energy

As for electric cars, there are several factors that determine their attraction in the future.





"Consumers must feel that this type of car is attractive to drive and own. That's why electric cars should be comfortable and safe while the same performance as cars with other energy sources," says Paul Gustavsson, director of electrification Volvo's strategy .







He continues: "We believe this technology and our field of study aims to show that electric cars are a significant market potential, but it offers an attractive car is not enough you also have a system of incentives to start electric battery The car is more expensive ... financial viability of the technology to car buyers hope that the government and the rest of society will follow in our Volvo Cars drive to zero. "- Volvo road to zero emissions"

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Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

In the direction of the 2012 Porsche Panamera Hybrid comes this fall, with many competitors find hybrid luxury sedan. Three to be exact: Mercedes-Benz S400 Blue Hybrid, BMW ActiveHybrid 7 and the Lexus LS 600hL. The question is why these four cars, including cars offered, it seems so out of step with our time?



The answer is simple, they have no choice. Increased government regulation and stricter fuel emission standards forcing all car manufacturers to switch to the plate and vehicles that meet the requirements of the mandate to produce compliance.



If your Porsche, you can not leave well-known and respected for high-performance sports cars and extreme German engineering. So, without sacrificing performance, hybridization Porsche first step in implementing the new rules. The company's early adoption of hybrid technology hybrid Cayenne, Porsche 911 GT3 R hybrid race car, has announced 918 Spyder supercar, and now, the Panamera Hybrid.



Powertrain



Hardcore Porschephiles still alive Porsche cans were integrated under the Volkswagen, VW parts but without the tank will not be a hybrid Panamera. Hybrid Drive is almost identical to the Porsche Cayenne Hybrid SUV, which is derived from the VW Touareg SUV Hybrid. Engine, 333 hp turbo-diesel direct-injection 3.0-liter V-6, the source of the Audi S4. Power to the rear wheels, eight-speed Tiptronic managed by the same inserted into the Cayenne S, with a wide range of ratios. Unlike natural gas Panamera, offers all-wheel drive hybrid version.

Porsche full-hybrid system is a sports sedan with a gasoline engine, electric motor alone or a combination of both. Placed between the V6 and the transmission is 47 hp (34kW) electric motor, making a total power of 380 hp. As for torque, the engine generates 325 pounds-feet, but with 221 pound-feet creates an electric motor, said Porsche, the maximum torque rises to 428 pound-feet.



A unique feature of this system is a hydraulic coupling between engine and motor, which switches the engine off at low loads. Electric motors will be loaded at startup. Porsche called the result "sail", a quiet sense of speed just using electricity. This mode is activated when the driver gas at the highway speed to 103 kmh. The ability to combine the first two gears and a top speed of transmission to get the gain in the way of fuel economy run, the result is not associated with hybrids.



Porsche Panamera says it can run on electricity only for a little over one mile on the speed of 53 km / h. The efficiency of the power to maximize the driver activates the E-Power button dulls throttle response and delayed activation of the gas engines.



As with most hybrids. Electric motor and start the engine, the electric battery is fully connected to 288 V nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, which is located behind the rear axle under the rear cargo area. It is easier and cheaper than the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive, but it comes with errors is that the vehicle can not use the motor to the battery while it runs on electricity at the same time.

Outdoor



Panamera form two outer boxes came from two goals for: four doors that looked like a Porsche, and space efficiency. The final product looks Reproduction of the 911 with four doors, a spacious room on the back of the cab and almost 16 cubic feet cargo space in the rear. Automotive design is a controversial critic says. "It is one of the producers who have Hummer and Cadillac Escalade Limousine up the assets of 911, all missing entries, a wet bar and colored lights underneath"

brutal, but not entirely unfounded. Yes, it is clear that the Panamera design was influenced by the popular 911 sports cars. It includes a cap which is below the front bumper, grille over the lack of conventional fenders bulge around the front and rear wheels. But when the rounded hatchback-like proportions behind harmonious, and the car gets nasty looks from certain angles.



The defense seems to personally help to see the Panamera. Photos may not be entirely the essence and form, which violates some of the lines. It seems that consumers have a look at the super luxury car, and liked what he saw was the Porsche Panamera is the best selling car in America and the world, so out of the way the Cayenne.



Like other automakers, which are hybrids of the current model Porsche says the hybrid-specific name for the Panamera. For owners who prefer discreet about his green Porsche can be removed without trace on the front doors and rear deck, which would reveal the inner passion for the environment.



Interior



After the Porsche tradition, the key fits into a slot on the left side of the bike. But the tradition ends. Porsche Panamera has the richest interior completely. This is a private jet with the ambient quality that some of the most luxurious cars in the world competitions. "The interior is fantastic and one of the best marriages, high-tech, simple luxury and quality craftsmanship we've seen," Popular Mechanics magazine shows.



Full length center console space is divided into four individual seats are still a sense of intimacy. As long as the feeling is similar to the cockpit sports cars, while the rear cabin can be enjoyed in a limousine and spaciousness. Four places are ideal for power or run family trips. But Business Week highlighted the absence of a cabin Panamera looks "in the cabin feels spacious, like its competitors. Bucket style rear seats are spacious and comfortable, even for passengers over 6 m high. The disadvantage is that the Panamera four people against five rivals BMW and Mercedes. "



From the driver's seat, his eyes were attracted by a beautiful five-foot panel. If you look at the right place on the center console is the main instrument of control. Although the overwhelming number of contacts logically arranged and easy to use. The navigation data is displayed in the middle of the dashboard.



Hybrid introduces some small changes. E-Power Meter, which indicates whether the battery is charging or short term, replaced by reading the oil level meter on the left. Abridged version of the hybrid system control of Porsche has been added to the digital meter for more information. It appears that the Panamera Hybrid six driving modes. Another change is the addition of e-POWER on the center console.



Panamera sedan's design is impressive practical. Space behind the rear seats increase of 11.6 cubic feet to 40.7 cubic meters to 3.7 cubic meters of non-hybrid models that rival the space in many crossover vehicles. I have a maximum cargo space is simple: by pressing a button on each seat and the lower trace almost flat surface. While the hatchback version has its advantages, such as the Prius, the rear view Panamera is sad and complicated large rear pillars. Suggestion: Make an extra backup camera.



On the Road



Hybrid Panamera Gran Turismo sports coupe as a gas engine counterparts. The expectation is that Porsche Panamera hybrid service was performed by adding "S" symbol, says a lot about cars. The engine and motor combined 428 pounds-feet of torque at just 1000 rpm drive sedan 00-60 km / h in 5.7 seconds, just half a second of the pace of the V-8 Powered Panamera S. This number knows what it says Porsche Incentives way - and the electric motor will give the same presentation. To determine the overall performance of the battery to charge properly, then the feature is available for a short period.

viewers not only feel a Panamera hybrid power, but give him high marks for handling. Motor Trend said: "The Panamera Hybrid S is the kind of peace is used in other versions of the flexibility needed to be comfortable, but feels tight as a drum in the transition, Porsche Panamera, and also shows that the four-door should not be boring .. "Car and Driver said that hybrid Porsche badge is no joke, and" The Panamera Hybrid has a good balance at the touch of understeer when pushed hard. Electric power steering is perfectly balanced and healthy helps Panamera feels smaller than it is. "



Reviewer Popular Mechanics, "summed up the items words:" Her best trick is a great luxury sport sedan, a hybrid well at the same time, something unheard of until now. "



Economy



Porsche Panamera Hybrid says that's always the most economical car. EPA testing is not completed, so calculation is based on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), which gives greater weight to the start-stop tour of EPA testing. NEDC figure Translate to about 33 mpg in combined city / highway fuel economy. NEDC Cayenne Hybrid Comparison of the numbers from the EPA seems logical that the total consumption Panamera Hybrid will be around 25-26 mpg. This is the name of the report on fuel, but it is a significant improvement over the 5-6 mpg V-8 Panamera S.



Price $ 95,000, a hybrid system seems to add $ 5,200 to $ 89,800 gas alone Panamera S, this insurance covers a number of expensive goodies that the additional cost for V-8 model air suspension, adaptive damping, Bi-Xenon headlamps and navigation for a few. Porsche Panamera has sold nearly 22,000 in the U.S. since its introduction in late 2009 and sold to the head of this year. The company said it expects 10 to 15 percent of buyers choose a hybrid version. But with all standard equipment on the hybrid Panamera, Why a V-8?



All prices are manufacturer suggested retail price (RRP) at the time of writing, and do not include destination charges, fees or licenses.

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Low-Speed and Three-Wheel Electric Cars

Circuitous way to the new highway speed electric vehicles on the market can provide around two ways: reduction of the electric car on three wheels (so it can legally be classified as a motorcycle) or limiting the legal speed limit to 25 miles per hours (so you can avoid the highway crash test). These strategies lower "barriers," Opening doors for young companies that some powerful funk machine to offer. It's a long list, so our descriptions to a minimum. Even companies that do not remove the basic level of information about products and prices of products and sells directly in North America

Aptera 2e

Winner of the hottest design awards VE Aptera second (formerly type-1), looks like a cross between motorcycles and ultralight planes. Built near San Diego, and sells for about $ 27,000, Aptera second competing in Moto X PRIZE competition. Thousands of potential buyers paid $ 500 deposit pending production is planned for late 2008 and then postponed several times. Only time will tell whether the company is its loyal fans.

Bad Boy Buggies

Bubba Kaiser and Joe Palermo in Natchez, Mississippi Bad Boy Buggy evolved as hunting alat.10.000 $ off-road all-electric cars have the advantage of silence stops to crawl into the prey. (Los Angeles Times, joked that Bad Boy Buggy is an electric car that can hold Sarah Palin.) Vehicles maxes with 20 km / h to 35 miles per charge, but travel all terenima.1650 pounds of spent lead-acid batteries from two Buggy 13-output engine, 130 foot-pounds of torque, which has a payload of 1000 pounds to withdraw their entry ubiti.Model sell for about $ 10,000, stretch version is valid for 11,500 dolara.Lud comes in a choice four colors: green, red, black and camouflage.

BG C100

Barry Bernstein, a Philadelphia steel wholesaler, BG Automotive Group which was established with the dream of an affordable electric car built in the U.S. u.Šasije body and BG C100 is currently imported from the Far East, the rest of the components come from suppliers the United States. Collect in America. The neighborhood electric model was imported from BG C100 Azije.C100 promise to 60-80 miles to get the leading group of eight acid.Četiri door, five passenger hatchback is available from $ 16,000 to $ 18,000, depending on the features come packed with two airbags, air conditioning, CD stereo, power doors / windows, iPhone docking stations on board, up 100 percent moneyback guarantee. The first models are expected to ship in May 2009.

Dynasty IT

Dynasty Electric Car Company, formerly based in British Columbia, Canada, offers five different variants of its low-speed electric vehicle, including a sedan, mini pick-up, van and two open-air versions. The “It,” which has a range of about 30 miles and a top speed of about 30 miles per hour, sells for approximately $20,000. In May 2008, the company was purchased by Pakistani automaker Karakoram Motors.

http://www.itiselectric.com

Flybo or XFD-6000ZK

The electric Chinese Smart Car knock-off, measuring just 102.3 inches long on a 71-inch wheelbase, has a reported top speed of 45 mph and a range of 70 miles. Articles on the web say that this neighborhood electric vehicle comes up short on build quality, and is not recommended for winter use. The rear-wheel-drive Flybo, primarily marketed towards gated communities, has a price tag around $10,000.

GEM

Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), a Chrysler corporation, is the granddaddy of neighborhood electric vehicle companies. GEM offers approximately six models, ranging in price from about $7,000 to $13,000, and primarily sells to resorts, universities and retirement communities. GEM models aren’t the most exciting, but they're here now and they work!

http://www.gemcar.com

Kurrent

The Kurrent, an electric car originally designed in Italy, was being produced in small quantities by American Electric Vehicle in Ferndale, Michigan. The car continues to be made in Italy, but according to EVFinder.com, US production has stopped. The vehicle uses lead acid batteries to deliver a range of about 40 miles. The price of the Kurrent was competitive with GEM products at approximately $10,000—but offers more “amenities,” such as windshield wipers, doors, headlights, seatbelts and a trunk.

www.getkurrent.com

Myers NmG

The Myers NmG is a funky, single-occupant three-wheeled electric vehicle made by Myers Motors in Tallmadge, Ohio. The “personal electric vehicle,” which features two wheels in the front and one in the back is $36,000. It uses thirteen 12-volt, lead acid batteries that can be charged through a standard 110-volt outlet. Six to eight hours of charging will carry you approximately 30 miles.

www.myersmotors.com

Reva / G-Whiz

The Indian Reva Electric Car Company wants to bring environmentally responsible motoring across the globe. The company is set to launch its next electric vehicle in 2009. The new version promises 75 miles per charge—a boost of 25 miles from the switch to lithium ion batteries and the addition of roof-mounted solar panels. The company is eyeing a sales target of 4,000 vehicles, about half of which will be exported. It is also building a new assembly plant in Bangalore, India with a capacity of 30,000 units per year. The current model, REVAi, is marketed in the UK as G-Whiz. There are more than 2,000 Reva electric cars already on the roads in London and Bangalore, with a distribution network being built up across Europe, South America and parts of Asia.

Tango T600

The Tango T600 electric car, from Commuter Cars in Spokane, Wash., is 102 inches long and only 39 inches wide. In other words, it’s as tall as most conventional cars, not quite as long, but only half the size from side to side. That means driver in front and passenger in back—like a tandem bicycle. The price exceeds $100,000. (Note: Technically, the Tango T600 is a highway-capable four-wheel vehicle; however, the vehicle's size limits its practicality.)

www.commutercars.com

VentureOne

The Venture One $20,000 three-wheeled, two-seater tilt-a-whirl motorcycle-car gizmo is expected in 2009. The fully electric version, featuring two in-wheel 20 kW electric motors and a 17 kWh lithium ion battery pack, delivers approximately 120 miles on a single charge. Plug-in hybrid versions are also in the works from Venture Vehicles in Los Angeles.

www.flytheroad.com

ZAP Xebra

The ZAP Xebra sedan will never be described as luxurious, smooth, or extremely well built—but unlike much of the competition in the electric car market, it’s real, affordable, and available. For about $12,000, you can bring home the Chinese-built all-electric four-seater and begin enjoying the benefits of a zero-emissions vehicle. The Xebra is the least expensive three-wheel road-ready electric vehicle on our list.

www.zapworld.com

ZENN Car

Made in St-Jérome, north of Montréal, the ZENN is a neighborhood electric vehicle with a range of approximately 35 miles and a full recharge time of 8 to 9 hours from a conventional electrical outlet. A base-level ZENN—no air conditioning or radio—sells for approximately $13,000 or with AC for about $15,000. The company has future plans to launch a high-speed model called the cityZENN, offering 80 mph top speed and 250-mile range. ZENN headquarters are in Toronto.

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Plug in Hybrid a Comprehensive Guide

Plug-in hybrid car that resembles the current hybrid cars use a gasoline engine and electric motor are. But plug-in hybrids use larger battery can be recharged using a common household with electricity. Plug-in hybrids can run for long distances, a few miles to 40 miles without gasoline.

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles offer benefits, while maintaining the same level as conventional vehicles. Plug-in hybrid drivers running in full electric mode for the vast majority of common local drive. If the battery is depleted, the electric charge, the lower gas engines are used for charging batteries, or (the car is in motion) or as an important source of power while charging the battery through the plug.



Plug-in hybrid cars are also known as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and PHEVs. Plug-in hybrid cars that use gas and battery power directly to the wheels, also known as the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle, or e-revolution to load.

Plug-in hybrid cars is an important advantage over other fuel vehicles:



Hybrid, depending on the model, is about twice as much fuel as a conventional car of similar size and capacity

Plug-in hybrid car can get about twice the fuel efficiency of conventional hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid runs on biofuel production (eg 85 percent ethanol and biodiesel) were almost completely eliminate the use of oil

Availability of Plug-in hybrids



Despite all the media attention on the plug-in hybrid is still not possible for every consumer to buy. A number of plug-in hybrids are manufactured for testing in commercial fleets and government agencies. Many major car manufacturers concept prototype plug-in hybrids seen on international motor shows, but few automakers have committed to a specific date for the production of these vehicles.



The following plug-in hybrids are planned for production:









Additional batteries weigh too much.



Re: extra battery weight is offset slightly to the weight of the gas engine. At high speeds, especially the consumption is primarily influenced by the aerodynamics, minimal impact on MPG about equal to the weight of one or two additional passengers.

In addition, the battery is too expensive.



Answer: If you sell in large quantities to OEMs, more powerful and cheaper nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries can be sold at prices only a few thousand dollars more than today's hybrids. Charging is usually done at night during off-peak cheaper. Counting the purchase of fuel and services, total cost of ownership is lower than gas cars.

Production of energy from the grid (to charge the cars) will produce more emissions.



Answer: what the industry calls "right wheel" emissions (including greenhouse gases) for vehicles powered by the network is much lower than gasoline, even for the U. S. Armed Forces Network (which is 50 percent coal). Cars charging off-peak hours will be used for equipment that can not be turned at night to perform. In many parts of the country got most of its energy from clean sources such as natural gas and hydropower. It is much easier to improve centralized power of millions of older cars. Finally, plug-in hybrids recharged from rooftop photovoltaic systems, there is almost no emissions.



Since the first prototype plug-in conversion that more than ten companies began to offer PHEV conversions. Like any highly modified car transfers are expensive, problems with reliability, not crash-tested in a modified form. Their owners are extremely high fuel consumption, another all-electric range, a privilege to cars pioneers.



Most of the current plug-in conversions start with a stock late model (2004-2008) Toyota Prius. The larger battery adds or modifies an existing battery or completely replaced.



List of companies that plug-in conversion kits or services is growing every day. Many of them are focused on building vehicles for the government and other fleets, but some are now orders. We will keep adding to this list, and information about new companies. Send us a message if you hear of a new convert, and add to the list. You can also look CalCars.org site is about "How to PHEV." When the sand is so fast that your own information gathering in terms of getting an accurate price, time and technical specifications do move.

Today there are hundreds of plug-ins on the road in North America, much more built every month. It is instructive to see the wide range of power conversion plug-ins. Why is one of the companies that provide services for the conversion kit to offer? It is powered by batteries.



The current Prius converted by the plug-in hybrids on the market between two and seven times more energy stored in a standard Prius. Overall, the Prius-based plug-in in diameter between 65 and 95 miles to the gallon.



More power to the battery, additional vehicles to go all electric mode, and is no longer possible to "strengthen" MPG. Energy conservation is not just a matter of placing a larger battery type of battery is used and problems.



Modest energy lead-acid batteries: On one side of the spectrum is based on the Prius plug-in conversions that have modest amounts of energy on board: about 3.2 kilowatt hours (kWh). The main advantage of lead-acid technology that is affordable. It is also relatively safe and proven effectiveness. However, lead-acid batteries as long as some other types of batteries. They also store less energy, making it larger and heavier packages used.



High energy lithium-ion batteries: At the other end of the spectrum are Prius conversion, large amounts of energy on board to 9 kWh. These PHEVs with lithium-ion batteries because large amounts of energy to smaller and lighter package. This amount of energy added PHEV, all electric mode for 25 to 30 mile walk and "inspired" mileage for longer distances 4-50 drawback is the price. Some of these conversions, and the battery costs more than $ 10,000. Security and battery life is also a problem.



Mid-range performance nickel-metal hydride with the dough: In the middle of PHEVs with a moderate amount of energy to send about 4-5 kWh. Some of these vehicles is also a member of the nickel-metal hydride battery (NiMH) with the existing Prius NiMH battery. Performance, durability and safety characteristics of NiMH batteries is well understood. But in general, NiMH batteries store less energy than lithium-ion batteries.

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Electric cars

The electric car is a vehicle that drives an electric motor or the transport of objects by humans, or an additional fee. It consists of primary energy system, one or more machines and electric propulsion and steering, speed or torque. Electric cars are a part of a group called zero-emission vehicles polluting cars do not emit harmful gases into the environment, or give a lot of noise when they are very quiet.



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Largest Ever Display of James Bond Movie Cars Coming in 2012

If you are a car fan who happens to be like James Bond films, then you are in treatment.



In the 50th 007-year series, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and collaboration with EON Productions (co-owned with MGM and copyrights in the James Bond film), a major exhibition of James Bond cars ever become public.



The exhibition runs at the National Motor Museum in Brockenhurst, United Kingdom, from January to December 2012.



There are 50 vehicles, among them the 2008 Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace, 2002 Jaguar XKR with weapons of SFX Die Another Day, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 from Goldeneye and Lifelong Learning 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom of the Rolling Stones.



Beaulieu Commercial Director, Stephen Munn said: "Following the success of the first car show, Bond set at Beaulieu in 2001, we are glad to be back working with EON on the new screen, where the largest collection of Bond vehicles."

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Toyota to Debut 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid with up to 107MPG at the Frankfurt Motor Show

The final production version of the Toyota Prius is expected to be long Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle or PHEV for short will be his first public appearance at the upcoming IAA, 15 September



The Japanese automaker is testing the PHEV Prius for some time, but since the spring of next year will be on sale in Europe and other markets, including the selection of resellers in the U.S. with a national launch followed in 2013.



Appendix compact lithium-ion batteries with plug-in option increases efficiency, and all electric car is about 13 miles or 21 km at a speed of up to 62 mph (100 km / h). Once the PHEV battery empty in the hybrid mode and works like a standard Prius.



By car, the Prius plug-in hybrid cars are fully involved in the three hours of the standard 110-volt outlet, and for 90 minutes with a 220-volt outlet.



Toyota says that based on the European homologation cycle Prius PHEV 128.4mpg returned to England (both the U.S. and 106.9mpg 2.2lt/100km) with associated CO2 emissions by 49 g / km, almost half of the normal model.



"When a debate about the relative merits of electric propulsion, the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid offers drivers the best of both worlds, extended range EV for short trips in cities, while the hybrid gasoline-engine gives the car an uncompromising long-haul capacity and outstanding fuel economy than a standard Prius, "Toyota said in a statement.



In Europe, the new Prius plug-in to take part in a larger range of the hybrid Toyota Prius made ​​the Yaris built by the British hybrid, a new, seven passenger Prius + and upcoming hybrid Yaris.

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Mercedes-Benz Said to Have Approved CLC Small Shooting Brake Model

We have more than one year after the start of Mercedes-Benz CLC is a small sports sedan, which will probably compete with the upcoming A3 sedan, but Daimler boss Dieter Zetsche said he was given the green light to shoot slow release.



And if you're wondering what shooting brake models, I think this way: it is a caravan that four-door coupe is an ordinary sedan. In other words, more modern, but far less practical five-door model with a raked rear window.



Since the Stuttgart company has been officially confirmed that the conquest of a new derivative inhibit CLS, as seen in April with the concept that you see on these pictures, and it was shown at Auto China Motor Show, Zetsche's decision to a similar build version of his "baby CLS" sounds reasonable.



His style is a combination of CLC and CLS shooting brake, with an emphasis on functionality and capacity desugn but fair.



Like the four-door brother, it will be available with front-wheel drive and turbocharged direct injection.



Mercedes-Benz CLC shooting brake believed in U.S. sales in 2014, one year after a four-door coupe version on the market.

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SCOOP: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe / iX45 Receives a Complete Overhaul

If you look at Hyundai North America, the composition, shows four models that are worn and outdated compared to the rest of the game.



This includes the Elantra Touring, which can be replaced by a new generation of European markets I30 Touring, Azeris, whose successor will be displayed in Los Angeles later this year, and at the end of the Santa Fe and the older siblings, Veracruz.



In Europe, they are excluded from the I30, the new version, which will premiere in Frankfurt, but on the other hand, Santa Fe. Apart from Veracruz, which is actually a byproduct of Santa Fe, on both continents, missing Hyundai modern designs in the popular crossover segment of the medium.



But that's about to change when the South Korean automaker is developing a successor to Santa Fe, entitled iX45 is expected to be in Europe after the new model for the Tucson, which was renamed Ix35.



Different names aside, the Europe and North Santa Fe has the same basic design, with minor differences in equipment and mechanical hardware. They will be offered a wide range of engines in Europe, at least a four-cylinder diesel engine.



As you can see close up shot, caught a European specification prototype Santa Fe our premier photographers are equipped with a 2.0-liter engine mated to a manual gearbox.



Although still under heavy camouflage, it is clear that the next generation of Santa Fe has a modern look considerably in recent Tucson / iX35.Isto influence in the interior, Double Dash board design sports.



We expect the new Infiniti crossover model was on its debut late next year or the beginning of 2013th

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2014 Ford Focus RS Dreamed up as Three-Door Hot Hatch

Earlier this month, Chief Ford small cars, Gunnar Herrmann, confirmed the development of next-generation Focus car driven RS.Vijesti Coop Reader Lil Amaru computer-generated version of the next hot hatch to create.



Herrmann While some juicy details, for example, shows that Ford is currently tuned 2.0-liter turbo engine driving the front wheels, said if the Focus RS will be based on a 5-door hatch or five-door version called (Remember that it is not clear, but if 3by Focus will be designed more for the buy side and the Opel Astra GTC and the traditional parties as the previous model).



However, Lil K Amaru elected for a different choice of mixing a lot of power over the RS with a selected style elements of the new generation Focus, such as headlights and tail tricks of rear fender.

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Hyundai Introduces New 76.4mpg i20 Blue in Britain

After starting the i10 blue at the beginning of the year, Hyundai will double its organic offering in the UK the small car segment with the addition of I20 blue hair lineup.



The i20 blue combines the standard 1.4-liter CRDi diesel engine produces 90 horsepower with the intelligent Stop & Go (ISG), low rolling resistance tires, rear suspension under the hood and rear tire deflectors.



The result is a combined fuel consumption 76.4mpg UK (63.6mpg U.S. or 3.7 lt/100km), a 14% improvement over I20 1.4 CRDi Style 90 hp model, and 12% reduction in CO2 emissions 111 g / km to just 98g/km.



The i20 blue is priced at £ 13,195 OTR and includes a standard 15-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth with voice recognition, heated and power folding exterior mirrors, electric front and rear, steering wheel, USB and AUX terminals of air conditioning and central locking remote.

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