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Audi premiered the A1 e-tron concept car at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. This concept vehicle is designed for use in metro areas where low speeds allow for all-electric transportation. Audi claimed that the A1 e-tron achieved a theoretical fuel economy of 123 miles per gallon in lab testing and simulations. This claim may seem extraordinary but Audi justified the rating by highlighting its innovative extended-range drive system.
The Audi A1 e-tron drive system features a 75kW electric motor, a 15kW electric generator and a small ...
The Hyundai presentation at the Geneva Motor Show is showing why this Korean automaker is making an upward push in the global hybrid market. Hyundai set the table for green vehicle innovation with five new models powered by the automaker’s Blue Drive system. This in-house system comes with a stop/start system and an efficient gas engine that produces fuel economy in excess of 30 miles per gallon. These models may not be full hybrids or all-electrics but they will introduce high-mileage models to consumers worldwide. Hyundai also looked ...
Volkswagen has been active in the first quarter of 2010 in its shift toward greener vehicles. The New Compact Coupe (NCC) hybrid concept was unveiled at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Volkswagen highlighted the Touareg hybrid at the Munich Postpalast well ahead of the Geneva Motor Show. The latest addition to Volkswagen’s next generation of vehicles is the third-generation Sharan minivan. Volkswagen showcased a production version of the Sharan at this week’s Geneva Motor ...
Industry observers and visitors at the Geneva Motor Show were treated to a production version of the Honda FCX Clarity. This fuel-cell vehicle is currently in testing in Japan, the United States and the European Union for release in the near future. Honda may be excited about the FCX Clarity but the bigger splash came from the 3R-C and EV-N concepts. These concept EVs show Honda’s commitment to improved urban mobility and green transportation in the future.
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Lotus is set to make some noise at this week’s Geneva Motor Show thanks to its foray into hybrid sports cars. The automaker’s Evora 414E Hybrid bridges the familiar design of a sports car with hybrid drive and design elements. Visitors at the Geneva Pelexpo will need to visit the Italdesign stage in order to find another contribution made by Lotus to the future of hybrid vehicles. Lotus worked with Italdesign and PROTON to create a hybrid drive ...
Porsche is hitting the SUV market hard with five new models that take the familiar Cayenne design to the next level. These models range from a 3.6-liter budget-friendly version to a 4.8-liter V8 turbo-powered version to accommodate myriad consumer needs. The automaker is also breaking ground in the hybrid SUV market with the Cayenne S Hybrid shown at the Geneva Motor Show. In addition to expanding its reach in the SUV market, Porsche is demonstrating its ...
Advanced Mechanical Products (AMP) is gunning for Nissan and other automakers for a big share in the green vehicle market. This Ohio-based firm has developed an all-electric drive system that can be installed in a variety of cars, trucks and SUVs. AMP notes that it will make a presentation of this technology across multiple brands at the New York Auto Show in April. In the meantime, AMP is getting ahead of the Nissan LEAF EV with initial ...
Lotus is parlaying its role as a leader in the sports car market into the hybrid car market. The first step toward accomplishing this goal is the hybrid version of the Lotus Evora premiering at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. The automaker is using the same body as the 2010 Evora with an in-house hybrid drive system and some design tweaks. The Evora 414E Hybrid is a demonstration of what green technologies Lotus will incorporate into future models. ...
Opel and General Motors are laying the groundwork for hybrid and electric rollouts around the world in 2010. General Motors is set to release the 2011 Chevy Volt to eager consumers in the United States in fall 2010. GM subsidiary Opel is using the Volt’s extended range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology in a new prototype called the Flextreme GT/E. This concept hybrid is making its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week and the technology will be used in Opel models in Europe over ...
The Honda Insight is competitive with the Toyota Prius in terms of loyalty among green vehicle fans. Honda went further to cement this reputation with a report on Insight mileage improvements at last week’s 2010 SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Honda representatives indicated that Insights using the new Eco Assist System could improve fuel mileage between 10% and 20% over 300 drives. This fuel mileage study was conducted on 5,000 selected Insights around the United States from February to August 2009. ...
