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Honda develops the hybrid version of a sports compartment

   Honda CR-Z, which is already available at authorized dealers may be the basis for the development of an entirely new project.

   There are reports that Honda took up the development of a hybrid sport coupe next generation, which would eclipse all the sports cars, including CR-Z. Details on the project virtually no rumors say only that Honda refuses to previously planned hybrid V-6 engine instead of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder

Volvo V70 - five stars from ADAC

   Swedish companies still have much to boast about, this time the notorious club ADAC awarded engine V70 DRIVe five stars, after the passage of the annual eco-test.
   Printer engine V70 DRIVe consume fuel in the 4.9 liter. 100 km, emitting 129 g / km of CO2. "In various tests, Volvo V70 showed the lowest performance impact on the environment in its class.And the tests were over a thousand cars of different brands, in addition to Volvo V70 similar characteristics have been registered in two cars, but they are hybrids, so the first car with a V70 internal combustion engine has received such recognition. Tests were given in the real world operation of vehicles.

   However, this is not the first prize for Volvo from ADAC. Back in February, the organization noted automotive active safety systems at Volvo XC60, which in case of danger or probability of a collision itself begins braking.
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Chevrolet released the first serial electric car Volt

   American Automobile Works of General Motors in Detroit released the first serial hybrid Chevrolet Volt. This is a test car, and start mass production model is scheduled for November this year. First Chevrolet Volt off the line factory in Detroit on Monday, said Vice President Bob Lutz, General Motors, at the International Auto Show in New York. Trial production of cars showed that the plant is ready for mass production of hybrid cars, he added.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class translates into hybrids clan

    If the model range Mercedes-Benz present only one model with a hybrid power unit - S400, it soon - namely, two years later - her loneliness violate a whole "bunch" classmates.

   The company plans in 2012 to transfer all the representatives of S-class hybrid motor circuit.However, such a massive hybridization will not affect the top-end high-performance versions of cars

Hybrid Hyundai Sonata should appear in New York

   Along with the 2.0-liter turbocharged version of the Sonata, the company Hyundai, at the motor show in New York, should be submitted and hybrid (Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive) version of this model.

   The system is expected HBD may be 2.4-liter version of the engine power 198 hp connected to a hybrid system that uses a polymer lithium ion batteries, LG Chem, with air cooling, which is not

Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept not stay in the concepts

   Many visitors to the International Auto Show in Detroit have been delighted with a concept car Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, and, of course, were glad to learn that the leadership of the North American GM group endorsed the idea of serial production of the new sedan Cadillac.

  Journalists who were covering the motor show in Detroit, speculated that shiftworker both models - DTS and STS - will be put into production within two years, but now it became known that on the conveyor car will be next year. Exterior and interior new items are the same design concept Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept. Recall, the overall length of the concept sedan XTS Platinum Concept reaches 5,1 m, width - 1,9 m, height - 1,5 m, and the wheelbase is 2.8 m.

Most likely, the show-car production version of the sedan gets a 350-strong hybrid power plant,

Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S will appear on a motor show in New York

   It has happened after the recent debut of the new Porsche Cayenne SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, the company will be able to provide a hybrid version of the new model as early as next week in New York.

   Designed primarily as a way to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, a hybrid Porsche Cayenne S will be equipped with the same hybrid drivetrain, as well as his rival hybrid Volkswagen Touareg 2011. This means that the power supercharged V-6 will make 333 horsepower, but with the addition of electric power overall "strength" is equal to 380 hp with 580 Nm of torque. The power unit will be equipped with automatic eight speed gearbox.

    Hybrid Porsche Cayenne S is equipped with a system of «hybrid controller», which coordinates the work of two completely different engines, let SUV to accelerate and to continue to move at a

Caught hybrid Honda Fit

   The hybrid version of the Honda Fit should appear in the showrooms of the company closer to the end of this year, but fotoshpiony now give a first impression of the model. This prototype has been seen in Europe that can speak about the initial debut in the European part, and only then in the rest of the world.

   It turns out that photospy caught physical proof of the existence of a hybrid Honda Fit. A thorough and spot camouflage printed on the prototype, just and should hide the main external differences from the current hybrid production version.

   Sources say that the use of such technology, which requires additional or more powerful, and thus affect the overall battery internal space of the hybrid. Also worth mentioning the loss

Europeans changed to environmentally friendly, compact cars

     The share of small car segments A and B in the European fleet has increased in 2009 to 45% compared with 38% in 2008. Such data leads the European Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (ACEA), stressing that the segment of mini-cars only showed an increase in the crisis year 2009. Thus, the average for Western Europe, the volume of car motor was only 1,625 cubic meters. cm, which correlates with the level of 1991.

    In ASEAN also noted that the market share of diesel cars traditionally enjoy high popularity in Europe has declined from 52,7 to 45,9%. Experts attribute this to the fact that the diesel versions, firstly, the majority of expensive gasoline, and secondly, the active introduction of new

Chrysler will not produce a hybrid pickup Ram 1500

   Despite the fact that the draft of a hybrid pickup Chrysler Ram 1500 for a very long time in development, the automaker said that the project will not go into mass production.

   Initially, Chrysler was going to run the pickup with a hybrid transmission, "2-Mode", but first the project was delayed and then canceled altogether.

   So what is "killed" a hybrid pickup? First, it is the economic

IngoCar by Valentin Technologies

   Valentin Technologies Company introduced five-seat, four door IngoCar, a car that is powered by a completely innovative hydraulic drive, meaning that this device becomes the main driving force.

   During the braking energy released by all the "going" into the receiver, and the manufacturer claims that IngoCar can reach 100 km / h is n the expiration of 4.0 seconds and has a working range for 1 600 miles on one tank of fuel.

  "At last, in a small car combined high technology and the significant range of distance" - said in a

The new Lexus IS will be a hybrid and get the body wagon

   The company plans to develop for the Lexus IS models of the next generation modification of station wagon (the current car is only offered as a sedan or cabriolet), and include in the range of engines exclusively hybrid propulsion.



   Detailed information about the technical stuffing family vehicles Lexus IS is not reported. Note that at the moment, the Japanese manufacturer has only two "full hybrid" model, which offers no diesel or petrol engines - HS 250h and CT 200h. In power plant the first of these uses 2.4-liter engine with variable valve timing that operates on the Atkinson cycle, the electric motor and CVT. The second machine is equipped with a petrol unit volume

Toyota Auris - now hybrid (1video)

   Hatchback Toyota Auris, breaking half of the life cycle, in order to keep pace with competitors, has undergone a small upgrade. An updated version of the Toyota Auris Japanese conglomerate presented at held at Geneva Motor Show, which was also shown crossover RAV4.

   On the outside, Toyota Auris cosmetic changes affected bumpers, lenses, hood, mirrors, which are set doubles turn signals, and grille. In addition, the car produced a new

In South Africa, developed electrocar Joule

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In South Africa, developed electrocar Joule At the Geneva Motor Show debut preproduction prototype of the electric Joule. Its creator is a South African company Optimal Energy, a partner in the design made famous studio Zagato. Four minivan driven transversely located 101 hp electric motor which develops 280 Nm of torque. Power Battery capacity of 36 kW * h further fueled by the recovery of braking energy, it is enough

Infiniti M35 sided with environmentalists (1photo, 1video)

   A luxury division of Nissan - Infiniti - at Geneva Motor Show was marked by its first hybrid sedan that was Infiniti M35.

  Luxury Sedan Infiniti M35 Hybrid is  equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine and 68-horsepower electric motor, receiving energy from a set of lithium-ion batteries. Company representatives said

Volkswagen will conquer the market of "green" cars

   German auto giant Volkswagen has shared its plans to produce environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient cars, intending to be a leader in next 8 years in the electric vehicles' segment.
  Over the next three years in the Volkswagen product line will

The new Cayenne

 I remember, at one time, the    Porsche company was heavily   criticized for the fact that the sports car manufacturer decided to produce an SUV. Some very clever "experts" predicted failure, saying that Porsche buyers would never

The finalists of the "World Car of the Year"

  In Geneva, the international jury of 59 journalists selected the finalists of the "World Car of the Year - 2010". From the long list, which include 10 positions in each of the nominations, the vote created a shortlist of three candidates for one of the most prestigious automotive awards. Thus, in the main nomination - "Car of the Year" - for the victory will fight these do not resemble each other model, as

GM in a second time refused to release a hybrid coupe Cadillac Converj

   Management General Motors refused a plan to launch a mass-produced hybrid coupe Cadillac Converj, built on the platform of Chevrolet Volt.

  In the beginning, GM going to put this model on a conveyor in 2011, but then because of the crisis, they had to stop the project. Hybrid coupe once again placed in the production plan of the concern after the fall of General Motors' received loan of $ 50 billion.

Mercedes-Benz F 800

  Undoubtedly, the main star of the stand of the company Mercedes-Benz at the Geneva Motor Show, was the model F 800. Five car shows the future generation of CLS, which can be equipped with both electric and hybrid modules, thanks to the flexibility sovey platform.