At the beginning of 2011. Renault will launch its first electric Fluence ZE and Kangoo Van ZE, and at the end of last week showed France’s official information for serial versions. The concepts of both cars debuted at the exhibition in Frankfurt in 2009. As even then announced that they have autonomy of 160 km. The gym and saw prototypes of the two electric, but they will be brought into production at a later stage. Renault Fluence Z.E. is equipped with an electric motor supplying power 95 h.p. and a maximum torque of 226 Nm. From the French company said that the car can move with maximum speed of 130 km/h. Kit Li-ion batteries charge at home for 6-8 hours contact and fast-rechargable stations in 30 minutes or can be replaced at specific points through the automatic system QuickDrop. Fluence Z.E. kept the volume of cargo to space and space for passengers, although behind the second row seats are batteries. This is achieved by extending the vehicle with 130 mm to 4750 mm. Kangoo Van Z.E. rely on smaller electric motor which is 60 h.p. power, but its maximum torque of 226 Nm is also. and autonomy of the automobile is again 160 km.
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By Opel decided to demonstrate the reliability of its electric model Ampera, drive by car on foot from the town of Rüsselsheim, in the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The prototype was charged today with electricity for the first time recently installed at the headquarters station of Opel. Elektromobilat with extended run autonomously, Ampera will use energy from lithium-ion battery accumulating capacity of 16 kWh to make his first trip of 600 kilometers from Rüsselsheim, Germany to Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland. Behind the wheel of the car will be Director of the Division for the deployment of electric cars, the Opel / Vauxhall Korsini Gerard, who said: “I really look forward to come first miles with our first prototype Ampera during this” virgin “test on public roads . Instantaneous electric 370Nm of torque under my right leg trip to Geneva, promises to be very interesting and almost complete silence.” Once traveled about 60 kilometers, and the battery is getting low, the internal combustion engine on board Ampera will start to produce the necessary energy for the rest of the journey. The electric car will have to find station with the ability to load electricity where it will stand for several hours to charge the battery before continuing their journey. In all cases Ampera will be able to move without harmful emissions and no restrictions are conventional electric. It may pass without interruption over 500 km before re-charging is included in the household mains or loaded with gasoline.
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Tuning companies are paying increased attention to electric cars, probably where he is going Anticipating market. After creating electric Brabus Smart, RUF and hard work on the electric versions of the Porsche 911 and Cayenne, now known Rinspeed concept electric. The Swiss, who are known for extremely aggressive adjustments to models of Porsche and unusual concepts for preparing the exhibition in Geneva in March of Electric City, called the UC, which stands for Urban Commuter. The car has a length of 2.5 meters and is equipped with an electric motor whose torque is 124 Nm. Vehicle may be traveling the 120 kilometers. without recharging, and a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour An interesting feature is that its management is carried out via a joystick. For traveling over longer distances is intended to establish special railway wagons, where cars can be picked up and during their shipment to be loaded with electricity. Although not mentioned in the official press release, it became clear that charging will take place in household contact or specialized stations that can be booked in advance via the Internet.
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Over the next five years Opel intends to complement its product range with several new models, including compact crossover, mini car, hybrid and electric car. Said Executive Director of Opel, Nick Reilly, in an interview with Auto Motor and Sport. According to Riley, in the next 2-3 years will be released electric car and hybrids, then they will be introduced compact crossover, which will use the platform to the next generation of the Corsa. Opel prepare and alternate model Agila, which is identical with the Suzuki Splash, but after an alliance between the Japanese company, Volkswagen, Opel by were forced to develop a separate model. Within the strategy will occur two mini cars – one will be practical and would be ideological heir of Agila, and the other will be more sporty and luxurious. Opel’s leadership believes that the updating of existing models and introducing new will not only maintain current market share of the company in Europe by 6.5 percent, but will also help to increase it.
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The 100% electric car Peugeot iOn started his career. The company has signed preliminary agreements for the supply of models with several European companies and administrations. iOn suggested by the Peugeot mobility with zero emissions in the city, addressed to private clients, companies and administrations. Characteristics and autonomy of 130 kilometers. Achieved through the use of lithium-ion batteries becoming the model in an ideal vehicle for movement in an urban environment. iOn already been ordered by 9 European companies offering decision sharing a car. Since the end of last week, each client can make requests of Peugeot sites in Germany, Britain, Spain, Italy and France. IOn contracts in Bulgaria will start in December 2010th. Peugeot pioneered the creation of electric car, with its electric 106, produced between 1995 and 2003. Is the best selling car with zero emissions to date.
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From Renault announced plans to develop a serial version of one of four electrical concepts that were presented at the exhibition in Frankfurt in September, as sales of the car is scheduled to start in 2012. We remind you that Zoe ZE Concept a small city car, whose dimensions are 4.1 meters length, 1.8 meters wight and 1.5m. height, wheelbase and is 2.6 meters. The model is ideal for urban travel and yet is completely green. The car has an electric motor, whose power reaches 95 h.p. and maximal torque – 226 Nm. And with complete lithium-ion batteries. This combination allows covering the 160 kilometers without recharging and develop a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour. Renault also revealed that in the serial version of Zoe ZE will have the option to change the batteries when they are exhausted, the procedure would be extremely simple and takes only 3 minutes.
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Revolutionary urban electric i-MiEV on Mitsubishi was a success once again by winning the title of the year 2009 electric “at the ceremony of” GREENFLEET AWARDS “in London, sponsored by” EDF Energy “. Thus, the model received another recognition before its official launch in the European market in late 2010. The electric i-MiEV was encouraged for its practicality as a car with 4 seats, the length of run and for a short time to charge the battery. The model was evaluated highly for ease of use, thanks to the standard organization of the equipment in the cockpit. By launching the i-MiEV in Japan this summer, the automotive company officially announces its’ Environmental Vision 2020 of Mitsubishi Motors Group “. Eco direction Mitsubishi is also supported by other green technologies such as: modification of low-emission ClearTec, Colt model introduced in some markets, a new estimate of its own diesel engine meeting the Euro 5 standard, highly efficient CVT transmission and the TC-SST; as and “Green Plastics” **, green bamboo fiber material, which contributes to reducing the emissions of automobiles.
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The South Korean company Hyundai introduced at Frankfurt complete all-electric version of the i10, which in 2010 will begin to sell in the local market. Hyundai i10 Electric is equipped with 49-kW (65 h.p.) electric motor and the latest generation Li-Polymer Battery 16kWh. Pipsqueak is capable of traveling 160 kilometers per hour without refueling, to accelerate from 0-100km/h for 15sec and a top speed of 130 kilometers per hour. Despite batteries, which are generally quite heavy, electric car has kept her weight around one tonne, thanks to some modifications which are made by Hyundai engineers it. As you probably made an impression, South Koreans have used lithium-polymer batteries that are 40 percent smaller, 30% lighter and 12 percent more efficient than Nickel-Metal Hydride, and on top of a load quickly and withstand much lower temperatures. Batteries can be loaded as a standard household outlet, in which the procedure takes 5 hours and in special high-voltage stations, where 85 percent of the energy is recovered only 15min.
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Volvo completed the development of electric hatchback version of the C30, which will present the exhibition Innovation for Life. This will happen immediately after the car saloon in Frankfurt, reported sources from the company to the British magazine Autocar. Prototype which will present the exhibition will be fully functional, as it will make testing of motor and whole electro-mobile. Since Volvo has not yet reported more detailed information on electric motor, battery traveled miles with a load and more. According to the publication Autocar even not yet decided whether this electro-mobile will be produced in series. The final decision will be taken after the trial period during which the conceptual shift car. If everything goes successfully, the first serial electro-mobiles based on the Volvo C30 will be marketed at the end of 2011 or early 2012. Be recalled that in 2007, the saloon car was presented in Frankfurt a hybrid version of the Volvo C30, which had a petrol engine volume 1.6 liters (that could work with bioethanol) and four mounted in each wheel motors.
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Nissan spread of information on an entirely new platform that will be used for future models of the Japanese power company, the first of which will appear on the market next year, but its concept will be presented only in a few days and already has its twiser photos. Demonstration of the new platform, which is designed specially for electric vehicles and has many advantages over others used a prototype-based model Tiida. Its design allows for installation of a powerful 80-kW highly efficient electric motor and lithium ion battery with active energy 24kWh. The battery is located in the floor of the car as it helps to distribute weight evenly and at the same time does not hold the volume of the trunk, like the energy in it safely travel 160 kilometers. Very interesting feature is that the driver can monitor its charge over the Internet, receive SMS, where a 100% charged, and if you want to include air conditioning remotely.
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