The Japanese concern Toyota has announced that several days ago has sold its 2-million hybrid car, in this piece are of course includes the models of Lexus, with this type of propulsion systems. Toyota is a pioneer in the field of hybrid vehicles, the company released first-generation Prius model still in 1997th. Although the automaker bring more hybrid models, Toyota remains the leader in this segment and sales and continues to grow dramatically. The most popular hybrid model, Toyota has Prius, whose last generation has truly hit the market. By placing the first copy in the 1997th until it is sold over 1.42 million units. The following popular models are Toyota Camry Hybrid and Lexus RX450h, whose sales were 170 000 and 150 000.
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Besides all the new model RCZ, of the Peugeot stand at Frankfurt will be exposed and its conceptual hybrid version and a compact crossover in 3008. Interest in both cars is that their hybrid systems are not composed of petrol and electric motor, and of diesel and electric. As we know, the use of diesel units in Europe is widespread and in some countries they occupy to 60 percent market share. This, and the huge experience that Peugeot have with this type of engines, the company is an inducement to have recourse to this version of the hybrid system. Data show that in 3008 the concept HYbrid4 paid only 99gr/km. CO2 emissions, and RCZ HYbrid4 – 95gr/km. Hybrid systems combine in themselves Hdi 2.0-liter engine with a power 163 h.p. and electric motor generating 37 h.p. Both unit can work both separately and simultaneously for maximum efficiency.
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Against the background of global economic crisis, the Chinese company BYD very good looking present estimates of future sales of hybrid cars. The expectations are BYD to sell over 700 000 cars hybrid in 2010, and no wonder that to make, given that in 2007th company has sold 170 000 units, but this year they will have about 400 000. One of the reasons the Chinese to make such estimates is that in the next year they will officially open the office for the European market in the Netherlands, from BYD argue that there is a increase in demand for hybrid models and the local market. The most popular hybrid model is called the BYD E6, which in Europe will be available in two versions. One is a power 100 h.p., accelerates from 0-50 kilometers / hr for 5sek., develops a maximum speed of 140 kilometers / hr and traveling 300 kilometers. without recharging. The other is a power 270 h.p., accelerates from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 8sec, develops 160 kilometers / hr and traveling 400 kilometers.
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Yesterday in a variety of websites show information that Toyota is developing hybrid coupe, which is based on the model Prius. It will be 2 +2 locally and compete with Honda CR-Z, whose sales in Japan will start in February. According to unverified information, the model will be equipped with an improved version of the 1.8-liter petrol engine of the Prius, whose power has increased by 36 h.p. 134 h.p. to a electric motor and battery will remain the same. The main competitor of the model – Honda CR-Z will also have a 1.8-liter petrol engine, but his power will 140k.s. Hybrid system will include an electric motor and nickel-metalhidrant battery. Most likely debut of Toyota hybrid coupe will be held in 2012 and is expected price in Japan is around 2.2 million yen, equivalent to a present rate of about 16 000 euros.
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Following the footsteps of parent company Hyundai, which recently entered the market its first hybrid model Elantra LPI Hybrid, and started sales of Kia Forte LPI Hybrid. Apparently in order of what hybrid technology Forte LPI Hybrid is absolutely identical to that of the Elantra LPI Hybrid. The system consists of a 150-kW electric motor, CVT gearbox and 1.6-liter petrol unit and a working gas. In comparison with the standard Forte, a hybrid modification received improved aerodynamics, thanks to a coefficient of drag has been decreased from 0.29 to 0.26. This is achieved through new bumpers, side aprons, aluminum wheels, rear spoiler and a flat bottom. According to representatives of Kia, Forte LPI Hybrid could pass 21.5 kilometers. one liters of gasoline, which he said cost of the 4.7l. of 100 kilometers. run until 1 liters of liquefied gas car traveling 17.2 kilometers.
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The new generation of Volkswagen Golf Plus is already available in version BiFuel, a unit can run both the petrol and gas. The cost of this modification in Germany starting from 22 460 euros. The engine of the car is 1.6-liter, a power 98 h.p. When he works on petrol spends an average of 7.5 l / 100 km., Where the gas – 9.8l/100km. Emissions emitted in the first case are 179 gr/km. While the second only 159 gr/km. Golf Plus BiFuel has a 55-liter tank of gasoline and 43-liter Liquefied gas, which is located in place of spare wheel. When both are full up, the car can pass Objectives 1 100 kilometers. without recharging (660km. of petrol and 440 kilometers. gas).
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Ford boosted its European range of economic and ecological models ECOnetic version of the Mondeo. The car will be offered in sedan and wagon versions, the engine is 2.0-liter, turbo-diesel with power 115 h.p. The new Mondeo ECOnetic has improved aerodynamics, achieved thanks to the spoiler, rear spoiler and the lower suspension. Environmental car also received a low-resistance tires and an indicator light to change gears. The Most environmental version of the Ford Mondeo spend an average of 5.2l. fuel 100 kilometers. mileage, and highway consumption falls to 4.4l./100km. As in the sedan, and when the plant emitted CO2 emissions are 139gr/km.
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In 2012 the company Volvo plans to launch mass production in hybrid version of the model V70, which will be charged at any standard contact for about 5 hours. Hybrid technology is a joint development of the Volvo and the company Vattenfall, which will be officially presented during the summer, through three special versions of the V70. Swedes plan to build power stations and the street on which cars to the test load. System of hybrid Volvo V70 will unite in himself digatel diesel, electric motor and lithium ion batteries as the car will be able to work with each unit individually, and with both simultaneously.
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Honda Insight breathed incredible optimism of the fans of hybrid vehicles, after the Japanese automobile association announced that the model is the most sold car in the country for the month of April. In the past month in Japan have sold 166 365 new cars, or 28.6 percent less in comparison in April last year. 10 400 of them were Honda Insight, which started sales at the end of February. In March another 4 088 people were spur model. Honda Insight became popular in that it is the cheapest hybrid car on the world market at the moment.
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