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Renault revealed Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 02:45:14 +0000

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.
This model will focus mainly on the transport companies who spend their loads over short distances.

Opel presented Ampera

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:51:25 +0000

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.
The long journey from prototype to Geneva Rüsselsheim will show that four-Ampera four-door can be a major vehicle in a family ready to go anywhere, anytime. Series production of the Opel / Vauxhall Ampera is scheduled to launch in late 2011. Fellow bloggers of Opel, will accompany Ampera during its first real test in a long road. It will start at 9:30 in the morning on Sunday, February 28, in the blog will be published periodically to travel to Geneva, which will be updated until March 3 – the day before the official opening of the Auto Show.

Peugeot iOn

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:39 +0000

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.
The car iOn e developed jointly with Mitsubishi Motor Corporation and is identical to the model of the Japanese i-MiEV. Peugeot cars showed for the first time in September, the exhibition in Frankfurt.

Renault revealed the concept Zoe Z.E

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:56:14 +0000

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.
This will eliminate the inconvenience of long waits for recharging, which repels many electric customers.

The electric Hyundai i10

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:23:21 +0000

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.
Initially, the Hyundai will restrict sales of i10 Electric only marketed in South Korea and eventual success there and will think about other parts of the world.

Peugeot Ion

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:58:30 +0000

Regarded as a pioneer and No. 1 producer in the world of electric cars, Peugeot will launch ion at the end of 2010. Its characteristics and autonomy of 130 km, obtained through the use of lithium-ion batteries will meet the challenges related to urban mobility and environmental protection. Ion will be presented for the first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 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. That model is expected to end in 2010. The car developed jointly with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), is designed for both individuals and legal entities (governments, municipalities, large companies). This is due to nature, making it particularly suitable for use in urban environments. Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable for 6 hours, but an option to be recharged to 80% for 30 minutes
The city will be the main field of action of the ion. With 4 doors, 4 seats, 3.48 meters in length and angle of bend 4.50 meters, this 100% representative of the electric Peugeot has a maximum power of 47 kW (64 hp) and torque of 180 Nm, which makes it ideal for use in the city (top speed 130 km / h). Lithium-ion batteries are very comfortable with the “autonomy” (130 km at normal traffic) load for 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 with zero emissions offer versatility in terms of technical indicators and internal dimensions comparable to that of a small car with a combustion engine. The high degree of ecology, compactness, security and ease of operation will be his greatest qualities … but not only. Ion offers innovative features provided by “local communication module. This module allows not only call an emergency incident, which Peugeot is a leader in Europe (locating the car and activate the corresponding call to emergency services), but sending data (state of the battery, run, run to the technical review ), which allow to optimize the management of fleets. Ion shows the Peugeot to be incorporated into new developments in automotive manufacturing offering adequate solutions to the needs of urban mobility. This is one of the priorities of the brand strategy to reduce pollution and dependence on petroleum fuels.

Volvo with electric car soon

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:55:10 +0000

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.
Then from Volvo announced that only power the car can pass 100 kilometers with a load, and time to load does not exceed three hours.

Nissan Leaf

Viliyana Filipova — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:39:33 +0000

Nissan introduced the first mass in the world electric car that will appear in the markets in Japan and North America more next year and in Europe in the 2012th, it is expected to cost around 22 000 euros. Nissan Leaf was developed on an entirely new platform that is designed specifically for electro-mobiles. In this set of Li-ion battery does not hold the place in the interior and luggage compartment, while the opportunity journey of 160 kilometers. without recharging. Charging the battery itself can be implemented in stations with special voltage 400 volts, where only about 15 minutes to recover 80 percent of the energy or ordinary contacts as voltage 220 volts this is for 8 hours and at 110 volts – for 16 hours.
Nissan Leaf is equipped with an electric motor whose power is 108 h.p. and its maximum torque is 280Nm. The car accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 10 seconds and develop maximum speed of 145 kilometers / hr. The first mass electro-mobile has special technology allowing the driver to monitor the charge of its batteries, and at any time to suspend loading or to incorporate air conditioning remote control, wherever they are located. This has become possible over the Internet or telephone, if the driver wants you to receive SMS alerts when batteries are loaded to 100%. In Nissan Leaf and integrated navigation software displayed on a map what is the scope of the car with energy, which currently has the battery and the location of the nearest stations chargers.

Nissan with new platform for electric vehicles

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:00:32 +0000

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.
The platform also has a specialized navigation software displayed on a map the scope of the car with energy, which currently has a battery and chargers nearest stations.

Chevrolet is testing the new Volt

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:57:51 +0000

The American group General Motors, which declared bankruptcy and was subsequently restructuring in a new company with the same name, began testing pre-productional version of the hybrid Chevrolet Volt. Tests are conducted in real urban conditions, close to the company’s test center in the city of Warren, state of Michigan. Scheduled to be produced 80 such vehicle Volt, which will continue to be tested by placing the serial model. Chevrolet Volt is equipped with electric motors, a power 150 h.p. whose power comes from lithium-ion battery rechargeable for 3 hours with voltage of 220 volts, with only its energy, the vehicle can pass 64 kilometers. Volt is equipped with 1.4-liter petrol unit whose function is to refilled battery.
It is the sales of Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. to launch in November 2010 as the alleged cost of the hybrid model would be about 40 000 USD.