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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
GreenCharge App for Electric Vehicle Enthusiasts Launches Today in the iOS App Store Mobile App Measures Real Time Environmental and Economic Impact
PRESS RELEASE
Xatori Inc., creators of PlugShare, the nation's largest electric vehicle charging network, today introduces its second product, GreenCharge. The mobile application allows users to view real time battery data and to see and share the environmental and monetary benefits of owning an electric vehicle. The app is now available in the iTunes App Store for $9.99 for use on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.
The GreenCharge app is a must-have utility for electric vehicle owners and those considering one. The app provides real time charging information by syncing directly with an eligible electric vehicle such as a Nissan LEAF or Chevy Volt. In addition, GreenCharge is the first and only app to connect driving data with local energy pricing to give personalized data about the cost of operating an electric car. EV owners can also see the environmental impact of driving in terms of carbon offset. By providing this information, GreenCharge empowers EV owners and enthusiasts alike to better understand and communicate the advantages of electric vehicles.
With the GreenCharge app, users can:
Seamlessly sync data from their Nissan LEAF or Chevrolet Volt
Test out a demonstration vehicle to simulate driving and cost information if considering purchasing an EV
Get real time charging, battery, and range information for their electric vehicles
See their daily, weekly, and monthly driving broken down by mileage and price
Share their daily, weekly, and monthly driving information on Twitter and Facebook, or via email.
See how many pounds of CO2 emissions they have offset by driving an electric vehicle instead of a gasoline vehicle
Compare savings from their electric vehicle to a traditional gasoline vehicle
"I've talked to too many people who have been confused about the benefits and operating costs of an electric vehicle" said Forrest North, CEO of Xatori Inc. "We built GreenCharge to let EV owners understand their cars and educate others on the true environmental and monetary benefits of driving an electric vehicle."
For more information please visit the website at www.greenchargeapp.com.
About Xatori Inc.
Xatori is a Palo Alto-based software company founded in 2010 that builds innovative software for electric vehicles and an enlightened electricity grid. CEO Forrest North was previously founder and CEO at Mission Motors and an engineer at Tesla Motors. CTO Armen Petrosian was previously an engineer at Amprius and on the Stanford Solar Car team. Advisors include Max Levchin (co-founder of PayPal and Slide) and Marc Tarpenning (co-founder of Tesla Motors).
Coda will start selling Sedan in February, report says
Coda Automotive will finally start selling its battery-electric sedan by the end of February, Coda CEO Phil Murtaugh told the Detroit News.
The Los Angeles-based company will soon have five dealers – one in San Diego, one in the San Francisco Bay Area and three others in locations that haven't been disclosed – the newspaper said, adding that Coda plans to have 40 dealers in 25 cities by year end. The company hasn't disclosed how many vehicles it plans to sell this year.
The company, which opened its Los Angeles headquarters in November, said last September that it raised $147 million in its fourth round of financing to bring its total to more than $300 million since the company's 2009 founding. Coda will sell its 150-mile-range Sedan for $39,900 and said earlier this month that it would offer a version with a slightly shorter range for $2,650 less.
Coda Automotive parent company Coda Holdings said last week that it would launch a division specializing in energy storage, as the company looks to cash in on what many believe will be a rapidly growing market for secondary use of electric-vehicle batteries. The new company, Coda Energy, will specialize in designing battery systems that may be used for on-site power supply as well as a backup power source in the event of a grid outage. Coda has an existing business partnership with its car-battery supplier Lishen, which also makes lithium-ion batteries for companies such as Apple and Samsung.
Source: Autoblog Green
New 2013 BMW 5 Active Hybrid a New Innovation From BMW
I will give you about modification bmw 5 hybrid.2013 BMW five Energetic Hybrid A fresh innovation from BMW, using the improvement of hybrid generate methods are quite intelligent. Enhanced effectivity is very superior, so advertising and marketing for exciting although driving. 2013 BMW 5 Productive Hybrid can deliver a put together output of 250 kW/340 hp, enabling the vehicle may be pushed on electric power alone approximately 60 km / h (37 mph), BMW 5 Active Hybrid accelerates from 0 to a hundred km / h (sixty two mph) in five.nine seconds, restricting the usage of fuel on typical between 6.four and seven.0 liters for each 100 kilometers (44-40 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of only 149-163 grams for each kilometer (the amount in accordance while using EU examination cycle, might fluctuate according to the tire specified format).
2013 BMW five Energetic Hybrid Link-up is definitely in between you and the motor device is controlled by clutch gearbox and motor operating temperature is controlled via a combustion engine’s air conditioning. Acquiring an electric push procedure 40 kW/55 hewlett packard and make 210 Newton meters (155 lb-ft) that is linked to the torque offered from the relaxation.
2013 BMW 5 Productive Hybrid has the choice warrants a fairly beautiful interior, seats and interior trim aspects reflecting the vary provided into the BMW 5-Series Sedan variants.And added on the standard array of comfort-enhancing feature set just isn't only the navigation procedure Specialist, but in addition a 4-zone weather manage procedure with stationary air conditioning. Many driver support programs and providers BMW ConnectedDrive mobility, as well as virtually almost every other optional extras are available for conventional-powered BMW 5-Series Sedan, also can be specified for that BMW five ActiveHybrid.
2013 BMW 5 Active Hybrid You will discover a range of selections, meanwhile, 18-inch light-alloy wheels Streamline shows extraordinary aerodynamic performance. BMW ActiveHybrid only five versions during the BMW 5-Series line-up might be readily available beneath the Bluewater metallic exterior paint, and in addition stands out visually from all other variants 5-Series along with the door body bearing strip “ActiveHybrid 5? letter, an aluminum plate around the console center along with the similar ID, bespoke engine go over and appear “ActiveHybrid Strength Unit” inscription on the unique casing for high overall performance batteries housed during the luggage location.
2013 BMW 5 Energetic Hybrid not long ago created factors in the mixed mulatto initially time a six-cylinder motor 325i Turbocompresseur repairs, and innovative functions for improved efficiency and enjoyment journey. Alongside other elements of the brooch current market, getting the increase of hybrid BMW functioning supplemental advancements. Obviously, the BMW ActiveHybrid technology appears within a modified sort of outstanding tips for the requirements of a specific motor vehicle and areas markets. The newest launch 2013 BMW 5 Lively Hybrid pretty spoil the user and BMW lovers specifically.
2013 Fiat Strada Facelift
2013 Fiat Strada Facelift - Refresher performed on 2013 Fiat Strada but not too much. Just a light touch on the front that carries the new model. Small pick-up is available in three variants of short cab, long cab and crew cab. Fiat said the new Strada overall dimensions unchanged from the previous series with a length of 4409 mm, width 1664 mm and 2718 mm wheelbase.
2013 Fiat Strada brings Multijet diesel engine that can generate power 95 hp and 200 Nm of torque. Fuel consumption is claimed 5.3 liter/100 km.
Pre-tax price tag of between U.S. $ 16700-20700. Fiat Strada developed in Brazil and became one of the best-selling commercial vehicle in the family after the Fiat Ducato.
Dodge Ram Laramie Limited, Truck With Luxury Double Cab
Dodge Ram Laramie Limited is positioned as a top of the line for Dodge Ram trucks and marked expansion of the Dodge Ram. Ram 1500 Laramie Limited is available in 6 color options: black, bright silver metallic, bright white, deep cherry red pearl, mineral gray metallic and true blue. While the Ram Heavy Duty is offered in black, bright silver metallic, bright white and gray metallic minerals.
Laramie Limited brings a number of premium materials in the cabin; Plus Natura leather upholstery, a layer of skin covering the gear lever, door trim (front/rear) and steering wheel, chrome frames the ventilation air conditioning, and others.
Body-colored front fascia with fog lamps. Enveloped chrome grille accents, side molding, rear view mirror, door handle, and the ladder pipe. Ram 1500 Laramie Limited using the wheels 20", same with Ram Laramie Longhorn.
Dodge will market in the second quarter of 2012. For while the price has not been announced.
2013 Suzuki Swift DZire
2013 Suzuki Swift DZire - Suzuki Swift DZire or known as the Swift sedan, new faces will soon be released on February 1, 2012. Reportedly all the latest Swift Dzire will have 150 new features.
DZire developed by Maruti Suzuki in India will have a longer wheelbase of 40 mm and 25 mm higher than the previous version. Similarly, the width increases 5 mm.
Her new look on the front fascia there is no difference with the Suzuki Swift. The volume of the rear trunk can contain up to 165 mm of goods. Under the front bonnet attached two engine options.
First, the K-Series petrol engine 1.2-liter is capable of producing power 87 hp at 6,000 rpm and 114 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Claimed fuel consumption of 19.1 km/liter.
Second, DDiS diesel engine-powered 1.3-liter 75 hp at 4,000 rpm with torque of 190 Nm at 2000 rpm. Claimed fuel consumption of 23.4 km/liter.
Both engines were equipped with 5-speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic. With standard features ABS brakes.
2013 Volkswagen Up, 5-Door Released
Volkswagen up! 5-door 2013 Released Early Summer 2012. VW Up a five-door version appeared in the European patent office for patents registered designs. Using the base VW Up Concept Cross offers four side doors, the new C-pillar design, short overhangs and a pair of roof rail. At the stern look minimalist.
VW, is anticipating the development of a small car for the family. VW predicts more than 50% of families Small Family, the internal code for the up! will buy a 5-door model. With a four-door car next to the side to create a profile change. If the bottom line of the two side windows up! 2-door climbing into the back, then the line is flat on the up! 5-door. Short overhangs a second differentiator. However, the appearance of the front and back of the model 3-door and 5-door remains the same.
In the interior, the cabin was promoted pleasant relief. Headroom rear 947 mm and 993 mm front. Feet of space (legroom) comfortable with the 789 mm rear.
Seat height (H-point) is very enjoyable. H-point rear seat (378 mm) higher than the front (306 mm). The position of the back seat sits higher than the front makes the front passenger have a better outlook on the shoulders of the driver and front passenger. Space under the front seats for rear passengers feet wide.
Her presence will complement the three-door variant which has been present beforehand. Volkswagen AG plans to introduce in December. VW UP will be supported 3-cylinder engine 1.0-liter that can generate power 60 hp and 75 hp. There is also a version of a gas-powered 68 hp.
City Emergency Braking equipped with all up!. This system will brake the car automatically when the car detects the collision will occur. The system only works when the car drove at a speed of 5-30 km/hour.
MINI Bayswater
MINI Bayswater is one of the two cars are specially prepared to welcome the 2012 London Olympics. MINI also issued a MINI Baker Street. MINI Bayswater available in several trims: Cooper, Cooper D, Cooper S and Coper SD. This special edition will be available in a 6-speed transmission as standard. 6-speed automatic transmission as optional.
Bayswater is also taken from one of the famous name of the street lined with bars and restaurants in central London. This car looks sporty in accordance with the Olympic spirit.
The roof of the car using the color black with blue metallic alloys in the body. At the center of the hood there is a line of gray and dark blue. shape became more stylish with a black berkelir 17-inch alloy wheels.
Sporty impression revealed in the cabin with colored blades Piano Black in the cockpit, chrome pedals, and Chrome Line Interior package. And there are still some more refreshment in the cabin.
Monday, January 30, 2012
MINI Baker Street
MINI Baker Street - MINI introduces two special editions. 'MINI Baker Street' and 'MINI Bayswater' which will be sold in May 2012. Both cars are specially prepared to welcome the 2012 London Olympics. Baker Street will be sold throughout the world. This car can be ordered in several options: MINI One, MINI Cooper, MINI One D and MINI Cooper D.
Baker Street is the embodiment of fresh innovative style trendsetters and young MINI style. Baker Street will be produced in a limited period.
Exterior and interior car gets re-touch and refreshment. It features can be seen from the roof is gray metallic, two lines forming the letter 'V' on the bonnet, alloy wheels 16" with a shiny black color and side mirror caps in black.
Refresher cabin include leather upholstery and an exclusive interior surfaces to create an atmosphere of light. Surface colored upholstery Cross Check Rooftop Grey adopt bright diamond pattern. Cross Check Rooftop Grey color used for the surface of the cockpit and door decorations. And there are still some more refreshment.
MINI Baker Street is available in several options MINI One engine (98 hp), MINI Cooper (122 hp), MINI One D (90 hp) and MINI Cooper D (112 hp).
Baker Street is an elite area in the city of London. The name of Baker Street, taken from the founder of the William Baker street in the 18th century. Baker Street is also inspired from the residence of Sherlock Holmes, detective fiction, at 221B Baker Street.
2012 Chevrolet Enjoy
2012 Chevrolet Enjoy - Chevrolet Enjoy was rumored is another name for Chevrolet Concept MPV. Cars that can accommodate 7-passengers will be introduced in mid 2012 by the Chevrolet India. Also informed there are two engine options.
Body and chassis using ultra-strong steel. Has dimensions of 4305 mm, width 1680 mm, height 1750 mm and wheelbase of 2720 mm.
Enjoy Chevrolet carrying 1.4-liter gasoline engine-powered 96 hp with 128 Nm of torque. Diesel engines are also prepared SDE 1.3-liter (Fiat's Multijet engine) will be introduced next year.
This MPV was developed jointly between General Motors (GM) Technical Center India and Lotus (British sports car manufacturing). In India, prices are expected Chevrolet Enjoy below 600 thousand Rupees.
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013. Currently, in some countries, Outlander Sport for sale in a choice of petrol engines 1.6 liters and 2.0 liters. While the 1.8 liter diesel engine commonrail. Available manual transmission and CVT for petrol engine models. Outlander Sport diesel equipped with a manual transmission.
On the Market, will also be available 2WD and 4WD versions. However, Mitsubishi did not want to make sure whether the Outlander Sport will be equipped with features/Automatic Stop & Go technology.
Outlander Sport class is positioned under the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. This small crossover can only accommodate 5 passengers.
AT&T orders 1,200 CNG-powered Chevrolet Express vans
| A four-tank option enables a 300+ mile range in the CNG Express vans. Click to enlarge. |
AT&T has ordered 1,200 Chevrolet Express dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo vans for deployment to AT&T service centers nationwide. It is the largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors.
AT&T, which has announced its intention to invest up to $565 million to deploy approximately 15,000 alternative fuel vehicles over a 10-year period through 2018, will use the vans to provide and maintain communications, high-speed Internet and television services for AT&T customers. Last week, the company announced the milestone deployment of its 5,000th alternative-fuel vehicle, a Chevrolet Express van, as part of the commitment.
Chevrolet Express CNG vans are powered by a Vortec 6.0L V8 engine equipped with hardened exhaust valves, and intake and exhaust valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability with gaseous fuel systems. The vans are factory-ordered and delivered to customers with their factory-engineered and fully integrated gaseous fuel system in place.
GM offers two storage systems:
A 3-tank system provides a range up to 200 miles and allows for use of complete cargo area.
A 4-tank system provides a range up to 300 miles. This system adds a single tank in the driver’s side of the cargo area, just inboard of the wheel well.
The CNG option is available for order on Chevrolet Express 2500 and 3500 Cargo vans. Each van is covered by GM’s three-year, 36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and five-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and meets all Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board emission certification requirements.
According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, CNG-powered vans can produce approximately 25% fewer carbon dioxide emissions than similar gasoline and diesel-powered vans.
Source: Green Car Congress
Panasonic considering making Li-ion automotive batteries in China to meet customer needs
The Nikkei reports that Panasonic Corp. is considering expanding production of lithium ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles to China.
The electronics manufacturer has been making automotive lithium ion batteries solely at its Kasai and other Japanese plants. It has relied exclusively on domestic production because of the technological sophistication required in making the batteries, which need to be durable and offer higher capacities than lithium ion batteries used in personal computers, mobile phones and other devices.
With major customers such as Germany’s Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. signaling plans to produce hybrids and EVs in China, Panasonic has decided to set up a supply system there.
According to the Nikkei, Panasonic is ranked first in the automotive Li-ion market, and has a 20-plus percent share of the total global market for all types of lithium-ion batteries.
Super-Cute Electric Box on Wheels – the Boxx Scooter
The Boxx scooter is aptly named – it’s a box on wheels, handlebars above and wheels below. It almost doesn’t even look like it’s supposed to be ridden at all, but if you look closely you can see the footrests. The prototype made its debut at the Portland Auto Show in the Eco Center this weekend.
The Boxx is more than just a weirdly shaped scooter, though – it’s a 100% battery-driven electric vehicle. No emissions, no going to the gas station, everything else that goes along with an electric car attached to a super clean tiny little shape.
Scooting in Style
There’s also a surprising amount of customization available; the basic version of the scooter has a range of 40 miles and charges in 4 hours, but the battery pack can be upgraded for an 80 mile range, or the quick charge option can be purchased to reduce charging time to just 60 minutes. There’s even a winter pack with heated seats available (this is, by far, my favorite option).
All models come with two-wheel drive, two storage spaces (they can’t be that big), an ABS system, and LED lights. It weighs 120 lbs, so it’s not quite a scooter in a suitcase (for most of us), but it could be parked nearly anywhere. Oh, and you get your choice of 10 colors for the body and 2 for the seat.
The one potential downside to the Boxx is that its top speed is “governed 28 – 35 mph, region specific,” but if you’re driving this around the city, that shouldn’t really matter (seriously, no one is going faster than 30mph in the middle of Chicago traffic, okay).
There are 100 units available this year (the basic version is $3995, and upgrading will cost you), or reservations can be made for 2013 and 2014 modelsSource: Gas2.0
Sunday, January 29, 2012
BMW, Tendril will build demonstration home 'wired' for ActivE electric vehicle
BMW and Boulder, CO-based energy management company Tendril will build a demonstration home designed to power BMW's ActiveE electric vehicle while minimizing the home and the car's carbon footprint, the New York Times reported.
The home, which will be built at BMW's San Francisco Bay Area technology office by this March, will have "smart" thermostats, solar panels and appliances, the newspaper said, citing the companies, which didn't disclose how much the house will cost to build. The home will manage energy delivery to minimize power usage during the costliest times on the grid.
The German automaker is joining Toyota and Nissan among electric-drive car makers that are building demonstration homes geared towards getting data on "smart" energy usage. Last August, Nissan started selling a home system in Japan that allowed the Leaf to be used as backup electricity-storage system for homes. The Leaf, if it starts with its 24-kilowatt-hour battery fully charged, can supply enough electricity to power a typical Japanese home for about two days, Nissan said at the time.
BMW last week delivered its ActiveE electric vehicle to its first U.S. customers, as the German automaker enters the next phase its domestic EV testing after the Mini E. The car will be available in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, New York, Boston and Hartford, CT, at a rate of $499 a month with a $2,250 downpayment. Open enrollment for the program started this week.
Source: Autoblog Green
Tesla Model X crossover teased, full reveal to be live on Internet
Perhaps the biggest reveal of 2012 for fans of luxury performance all-electric vehicles (or, perhaps, anyone automotively-inclined with a pulse) is set for the 9th of February when Tesla Motors pulls the shroud from its Model X crossover at its new Los Angeles design studio. And now, we have been given a strong hint of what to expect.
The upstart California startup has just sent out a new version of its invitation to customers, and included on the summons is a partially-silhouetted image of something seemingly very sleek and very sexy. Indeed, it must be the Model X. While there is some of the same design language used in the Model S sedan, the teaser suggests a vehicle with a shorter hood, a taller roof and less-pronounced creases in its sheet metal.
While AutoblogGreen while have a presence at the event, you can witness the unveiling in real time from the comfort of your own home. CEO Elon Musk has tweeted the reveal will be shown live on the Tesla Motors website at 8:00 pm (we presume that's Pacific Standard Time). He also adds, "Most cars are pretty blah. This is not."
After seeing the image above and adding the "Quicker than a Porsche 911 and roomier than an Audi Q7" statement we've heard previously to the equation, we're going to give him the benefit of the doubt. For now.
Source: Autoblog Green
California’s new ZEV rule introduces the BEVx; ARB staff expects these vehicles to play a longer-term role than plug-in hybrids
On Friday 27 January, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted the new Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) package that sets out the regulatory emissions and technology requirements for light-duty automobiles through model year 2025. (Earlier post.) The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation—one of the three main regulatory packages that constitute ACC—introduces a new regulatory vehicle category: the BEVx, or a battery-electric vehicle with a small “limp-home” range extending engine or APU (auxiliary power unit)—i.e., not a series-hybrid type vehicle such as the Chevrolet Volt equipped with a full-capability engine.
Under the ACC, ARB will award BEVx credits on the same basis as BEVs—i.e., on zero-emission miles (the simplified ZEV credit scheme under the ACC is a linear one based on those zero-emission miles). BEVx vehicles can provide up to 50% of the pure ZEV requirement for manufacturers, and so they may emerge as a significant vehicle type.
In the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) published prior to the Board meeting, ARB staff noted that “some manufacturers” proposed this new class of advanced vehicles for separate treatment as part of the ZEV program. (During the public hearing on the ACC rule package, comments from ARB staff and the Board indicated that BMW was particularly interested in this classification.)
The basic rationale, according to ARB staff, is that such a vehicle has the potential to expand the BEV market beyond current market estimates by giving interested customers an extra measure of confidence about range, and if successful, would add substantial zero-emission vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to the overall California fleet.
It was suggested during the hearing that such a vehicle might even deliver more all-electric miles than a battery-only electric vehicle, as the availability of the range-extending engine could preclude drivers reserving battery charge to ensure they actually make it home.
The BEVx would have reduced performance while operating in APU (auxiliary power unit) mode—i.e., while using the range extender to find a charging location. Most of these vehicles are expected to have a zero-emission range of 80 miles or greater.
This vehicle has substantially more range than currently announced PHEVs, ARB staff noted, with electric range comparable to full function BEVs and will probably require ground-up BEV design.
Manufacturers believe that the APU will be a relatively high-cost option on top of an existing, full function (100+ mile), BEV. BEVs are expected to play an important role in ARB’s long-term emissions reduction strategy, but the market for current technology BEVs might be limited.
While the APU within the vehicle may evolve during this transition, from gasoline to advanced biofuels to hydrogen, it is reasonable to believe that this proposed vehicle may help meet ARB’s long-term GHG and criteria pollutant emissions reduction goals.
Staff expects BEVxs to play a longer-term role than TZEVs [ transitional zero emission vehicle; most commonly a plug-in hybrid PHEV] because of their improved zero emission mileage potential. These vehicles would be particularly well suited to use of low upstream GHG fuels that might be more expensive, since the predominant operating cost would be offset by relatively low-cost electricity. In addition to potential for emerging alternative fuel use, there is an opportunity to explore engine technologies that are advantageous but otherwise unsuitable for application in conventional vehicles.
Engine technology applied to existing PHEVs is derived from small conventional production gasoline engines, but highly specialized APUs for BEVxs may eventually spin off and evolve in completely different directions. Future BEVxs with highly specialized engine and fuel technologies could be optimized to drive cost, weight, size, and emissions down and make these specialized BEVx APUs suitable for more affordable and therefore more widespread application. Lotus Engineering and other automotive design firms have been developing hybrid-specific APUs and have several unique concepts under development already.
—ZEV ISOR
ARB staff suggested that the BEVx market may appeal to drivers who would not otherwise consider a BEV with the same range. Since staff considers these vehicles full function BEVs with short range APUs, it stressed the importance of having the minimum range for eligibility be equivalent to full function BEVs in the marketplace.
Basic criteria for these vehicle include:
the APU range is equal to or less than the all-electric range;
engine operation cannot occur until the battery charge has been depleted to the charge-sustaining lower limit;
a minimum 80 miles electric range; and
super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) and zero evaporative emissions compliant and TZEV warranty requirements on the battery system.
ARB expects—but is not at this point requiring— manufacturers to incorporate further performance limits on charge-sustaining APU mode operation, including speed restrictions.
For the 2012 through 2017 model years, BEVxs will be referred to as Type I.5x and Type IIx vehicles, to fit in with the pre-2018 nomenclature for ZEVs. Type I.5x and Type IIx vehicles will receive the same credits as Type I.5 and Type II ZEVs: 2.5 and 3 credits, respectively. Up to 50% of the portion of the ZEV requirement that must be met with pure ZEVs may be met with these Type I.5x and Type IIx vehicles.
ARB staff has committed to studying PHEV and BEVx user-behavior to find a more refined attribute-based methodology that can better correlate with desirable zero-emission VMT (vehicle miles traveled) and emissions reductions.
Source: Green Car Congress
A word on Nissan Leaf sales, orders and reservation numbers
What's up with the sales, orders and reservations of the Nissan Leaf? Nissan loudly trumpeted the 20,000 reservations it originally collected back in September, 2010 and Nissan's Mark Perry recently told AutoblogGreen that, since then, that number has climbed to around 26,000. Where do things stand today? That's not exactly simple to figure out. Here's what we know:
- Number of accepted Leaf reservations: 26,000
- – Number of Leaf models sold: 10,000
- – Number sold in January: 800 (estimate)
- – Number sold in February: 800 (estimate. Perry recently said these two months were sold out or nearly sold out)
- – Number of people who haven't had a chance to order because they live in a state where the Leaf is not yet for sale: 2,000 (according, again, to Perry)
- – Number of people who cancelled (unknown)
- = 12,400 people or so
One thing that Zachary was willing to share were the colors chosen by buyers for model year 2012 Leaf orders. They are:
- Brilliant Silver – 24%
- Blue Ocean – 23%
- Glacier Pearl – 21%
- Cayenne Red – 19%
- Super Black – 14%
Source: Autoblog Green
Saturday, January 28, 2012
New 2012 Audi Q3 Vail Concept Compact SUV
I will give you about specs audi q3,prices audi q3 20 wheels.Audi launches themed automobiles of the type specialised during the North yank Intercontinental Automobile Show in Detroit - 2012 Audi Q3 Vail Concept with the output of 231 kW (314 hp). Compact SUV, that is called after a well known wintertime sports within the u. s., bringing with each other a powerful existence that has a sporty life-style. The Vail Q3 would be the highlight of the completely new youthful product series released in 2011.
Audi Q3 Vail characterize versions over the strategy of possible new SUV. Themed auto is made for younger winter months sports buffs who love skiing or snowboarding. Audi Q3 Vail may be a sporty compact SUV delivers a strong and reasonable attributes, stylish search and highlight person design. 2012 Audi Q3 Strategy Vail with 20-inch wheels to finish the deal. Red, black and grey colour concept hollow In to the cabin, and you can find a 314-horsepower, two.5-liter five-cylinder turbocompresseur oven is turned on every one of the wheels via a seven-speed automatic for one particular yr a strong 5.5 2nd run to sixty two mph.
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Audi Q3 Vail comes with a five-arm wheels on 8.5 J x twenty format. Mirroring the lattice single-frame, the sting they seem to personal a high-gloss surface area, while the places among the identical choices matt quartz-based paint. Off-road tires dimensions 255/45. The track width has higher by forty millimeters (one.57 inches) around the entrance and rear compared to the series-built products, and as a consequence your body is 30 millimeters (one.eighteen inches) larger. Autos also are themed features distinctive option from the back again - two tailpipes from the dual-branch exhaust method that is certainly integrated within the diffuser and underbody guard region.
Wheels for Q3 Vail came throughout the kind of twenty × 8.5 inches within the high-gloss close mated with 255/45/20 tires off-road. the inside carries on precisely the same shade concept with a titanium grey exterior with its primary Alcantara interior while the bulk are black with red accents. Aluminum is employed to spotlight the instrument cluster whereas the other trim things finished in high-gloss black. From the inside 2012 Audi Q3 Strategy Vail, provides three colors sporty environment of sophistication and class - black, grey and red. The headlining is shaped from titanium grey Alcantara, most of the inside, like carpet, black. , Black ribbed flooring mats are edged having a slim strip of red velvet-skin layer.
Audi Q3 Vail Inside contains 2 handy instrument for winter months sporting activities fans. aspect wall of your trunk of a household charging station. It's employed to retailer flashlights and inductive charging them at regular time. identical technological know-how employed for the thermos bottle. it's found within the cup holder involving the front seats and able to drink cold or hot. both units have got a LED that signifies this charge stage. Just one additional intriguing reason is the fact that, also to LED lights, flashlights mixing infra-red heating factors that could be useful for warming your hands or a mix of skis.
2012 Audi Q3 Notion Vail A further solution is intelligent in-vehicle themed trunk mat, that has integrated heated seat cushion. Mat could be folded out and positioned about the loading lip. This safeguards the sides with the trunk when the car is remaining loaded or unloaded, and moreover offer you a hot place to sit down down on even though wearing or removing your skis. very small LED floodlights on the inside the rear doorway supply light
New 2012 Nissan Juke Shiro New Car
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