New 2013 Ferrari 620 GT Will be Scheduled To Debut Next Month

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2013 Ferrari 620 GT includes a character lines in excess of the door, which runs down from the entrance fender, usually do not mix effectively into odd-large rear fender. For us, this seems like a back-alley interpretation of the Ferrari coupe. 2013 Ferrari 620 GT features a 740 horsepower motor will go a lengthy way towards finding us outside of the appearance on the vehicle. Expect acceleration in about 3.0 seconds from 0-62 mph (one hundred km / h), along with a major pace close to 211 mph (340 km / h). 2013 Ferrari 620 GT equipped by using a six.3 liter V12 at 740 hp and 690 lb-ft of torque, with eight,700-rpm redline. The 0-to-60-mph are anticipated to get three.1 seconds, and run from zero to a hundred mph will just take 8.3 seconds. Specifications for your 2013 Ferrari 620 GT is a lot more particulars may be viewed in its exposition. But I understand of course 2013 Ferrari 620 GT will be trialled by many readers into the exhibition being a charming entire body layout and a magnificent interior.

New 2013 Volvo V40 Will Be Revealed

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2013 Volvo V40 is going to be presented using a range of diesel and gas engines. Sufferers in the European base engine is Volvo 1.6 liter turbo-diesel I-4, which delivers one hundred fifteen hp, 199lb-ft of torque, and ninety four grams of carbon dioxide for every kilometer. Top-spec motor in the range V40 T5 is acquainted 2.5-liter turbocharged I-5 is currently producing 254 hp. Volvo claims that additional bit of electrical power possible V40 T5 to sprint from 0-62 mph in six.7 seconds.

2013 Volvo V40 may have 4 further engine offerings, which includes the 1.6-literturbocharged I-4 in both equally one hundred fifty - and 180-hp form, as well as two.0-liter turbo-diesel I-5 from the 155- and 177-hp guises. No matter engine or transmission is chosen, the newest Volvo V40will be fitted with brake strength regeneration and motor commence / halt process.

2013 Volvo V40 will probably be measured about 4,five hundred mm very long, or about 177-inches, so only 20 mm or 0.77 inches shorter as opposed to practice, the V50 station will probably be replaced when it arrives available later this calendar year.

2013 Volvo V40 is additionally building added physique variations, which include types from V40 to interchange C30 three-door and four-door sedan because the successor to the S40, stays open up.2013 Volvo V40 would be the next generation of C30 using a equivalent motor specs andexterior appearance similar to its predecessor’s.

CNG-Powered Semis Hit I-94

Andersen Windows‘ delivery trucks have hit the highways, and they’re being fueled by compressed natural gas that, the company believes, will save them over $25,000 per year at today’s gas prices. Per truck. More than enough, in other words, to make back the $40000 premium on CNG trucks compared to their conventional counterparts.

At $5/gallon? There’s no question the CNG alternative is a winner.

Savings like that are one reason why commercial fleets like AT&T and states like California, Nevada, and Utah are turning their attention away from diesel and gasoline and considering compressed and liquefied natural gas which, thanks to “the shale-gas revolution”, is available for about $2 less per the equivalent gallon of conventional petroleum gasoline and diesel.

“Natural gas transportation is starting to hit a tipping point,” says Rob Brown, an analyst for Craig-Hallum Capital Group of Minneapolis. Brown sees more and more companies turning to CNG, driven partly by better CNG engine technologies designed strictly for burning natural gas, and a push among large companies to reduce harmful carbon emissions and boost their “green” image.

These CNG supporters are also working to address the fuel’s biggest perceived obstacle – a lack of infrastructure. In other words: a lace of places (especially for trucks, which need maneuvering room and rapid-fill pumps) to fill up.

Two CNG filling stations specifically designed for semi trucks will be opening in Wisconsin this week, built in cooperation with Andersen Windows so that company’s trucks will be able to refuel near its Menomonie, Wis., distribution centers. That station, a Cenex truck stop just off of I-94, works in concert with another in Green Bay will be open to the public. It’s hoped that these stations will form the basis for a natural-gas shipping corridor between the twin cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chicago, IL.

“You need a place to start, and Andersen Windows is creating that start,” said Craig Dickman, CEO of Breakthrough Fuel, a Green Bay-based company that helps shippers reduce their costs.

Source: Gas2.0

Kia K9 2013 Luxury Sedan

2013 Kia K9 began teasing luxury sedan lovers. Understand it, Kia K9 sedan will be the flagship of Kia Motors Corporation in the near future. Kia coded KH will be marketed in South Korea in the first half of 2012. For markets outside of South Korea will be marketed late 2012.

The letter "K" represents not only Kia and the company's home country of Korea, but also refers to the Greek word "Kratos" (meaning powerful, domination and reign) and the English word "Kinetic" (meaning active, dynamic).

The "K" series trio of sedans is a strong statement of Kia's determination to offer consumers the broadest product line-up and establish itself as a major presence in the global automotive industry through ceaseless innovation and technological developments.

The Kia K9's exterior gives solid form to the recently released sketches of the new model, and presents its design concept, "high-tech luxury sedan" image, with futuristic, sophisticated and distinctive charisma.

K9 complement the presence of K5 (Kia Optima) and K7 (Kia Cadenza) in South Korea. At first glance the design of its body like a BMW 7 Series. Grille by design 'tiger nose' still attached. The impression of luxury comes from LED lights, the lines of a strong body, bumpers (rear) integrated with the muffler, and the chrome decoration on the stern.

"Kia K9 will be Kia's first big sedan having a rear-wheel," said Soon-Nam Lee, Director of the Overseas Marketing Group. "He came with no compromise in design, driving performance and technology."

Kia K9 2013 Luxury Sedan

Volvo V40 2013

Volvo V40 2013 - After performing at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo V40 2013 will be marketed and become one of the flagship Volvo Car Corporation from mid this year. Volvo is available in manual and automatic transmissions and will offer a diesel engine with CO2 emissions of 94 g/km. T5 petrol engine (254 hp) is able to slide from 0-100 kph in just 6.7 seconds. All models equipped with features start-stop and braking energy regeneration.

Volvo has been sharpened and the complement of features and characteristics of the Volvo V40 to compete in the premium hatchback class. "V40 became the first model based on a fully developed human-centric, strategy-based Designed Around You," said Stefan Jacoby, President & CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

Various safety features will be installed specifically for the Volvo V40. Some of them are Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, airbag for pedestrians, Lane Keeping Aid with automatic steering, and Park Assist Pilot (make parallel parking easier). City Safety to act as a system at a low speed accident avoidance. This feature is active when the car goes below 50 kph (in some countries below 30 kph).

Production will begin in May 2012. Assembly plant in Ghent, Belgium. Volvo aims to sell 90 thousand units per year, in which 85% are expected to contributed from Europe.

2013 Volvo V40

All-New Nissan X-Trail 2013, Leaked Photo

All-New Nissan X-Trail 2013 - Nissan Hi-Cross Concept will be on stage at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 as many believe the latest X-Trail. Currently the figure appeared intact in the internet media. According to rumors, the latest X-Trail for the American market in September 2013 attended. As for the markets of Europe and Asia in 2014.

Hi-Cross is a cross between aka crossover car. Attractive body with aerodynamic body lines. Nissan has not leaked the details of this concept car. Some media called it a potential future X-Trail.

Believed to have an attractive design and well built like a SUV, great performance, attractive prices and economical. The latest X-Trail was developed by Nissan's European Design Centre in Paddington, UK. For the technical side formulated by Nissan Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield.

The SUV is reportedly entering the final process. Two petrol engines will be available namely; HR16DE is 1.6 - liter and 2.0-liter MR20DE.

Nissan SUV Compact has several variants with different models, but there are also X-Trail Qashqai (dual) and Rogue. Predicted variants will use Hi-Cross base with the same face. The reason is that production costs are cheaper and efficient.

All-New Nissan X-Trail

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Has Released 2 Interior Photos

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Interior Photos - Mercedes-Benz has revealed two images A-Class interior for 2013. Intended to show off the A-Class’ iPhone connectivity, German premium car manufacturer is going to change the concept of the New A-Class compact car (city car) to target the youth market.

The new A-Class will be able to access all of the iPhone’s functions via a new “Digital DriveStyle App”, with that information displayed on a dash-mounted LCD screen. A center armrest-mounted Controller will give the driver full control of the iPhone, but the system also allows for the use of voice commands via the iPhone’s Siri technology.

In this interior photo, shown on the main section of the dashboard. The impression of sporty looks with the black bandage visible carbon fiber model. Also shown in the latest A-Class will have user-friendly features of the iPhone interface. Clearer specification yet officially revealed.

However, there is reportedly a hot hatch version of the AMG engine which is claimed by its power to 300 hp.

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Basic Spec :
Base From : TBA
Unveiling : 2012 Geneva motor show (Expected)
Availability : Late 2012 - Early 2013
Status : In Development (Final stages)
Engine : 2.0L four-cylinder
Body Style : Hatchback
Segment : Near-Luxury Entry level
Size : Sub-Compact

2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

BMW i Series - Born Electric - VIDEO

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Volkswagen Plug-In Test Fleet to Hit California

On Friday last week, Volkswagen officially marked the start of its U.S. electric car test program by shipping an all-electric Golf to its Electronic Research Laboratory in Belmont, California.

Called the eGolf in the U.S. the all-electric hatchback is essentially the same as the Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion prototype we drove back in July last year.

Despite Volkswagen’s extensive electric car test programs spanning the past few decades, only 500 eGolfs will be produced at the current time, with just 20 cars being sent to the U.S. for testing.

Based on the current Golf VI, the eGolf’s 26.5 kilowatt-hour battery pack is split into several sections, allowing it to be placed throughout the car for ideal weight distribution and handling. It also ensures that the eGolf retains its five seats, and hatchback load area.

2014 Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion prototype

Under the hood, an 85 kilowatt motor drives the front wheels, producing 200 pound-feet of torque and accelerating the car from 0-62 mph in 11.8 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph.

While the eGolf is fairly conventional by electric car standards, it does feature an advanced regenerative braking system that allows the driver to choose how much regenerative braking is applied when they lift their foot off the accelerator.

This makes it possible to employ hypermiling techniques like coasting to reach a claimed range of 90 miles on a single charge.

Volkswagen has no plans to bring this particular generation Golf to market as an electric car, but hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making an all-electric Golf in the future.

Source: Green Car Reports

Fisker appoints Tom LaSorda CEO

Fisker Automotive, the developer of luxury range-extended electric vehicles, has appointed Tom LaSorda as its new CEO, with full responsibility for the running of the company’s day to day operations, effective immediately. LaSorda had joined the company as Vice Chairman of the Board and executive advisor to the management team in December. Co-Founder Henrik Fisker will become Executive Chairman of the company.

Henrik Fisker, who co-founded Fisker Automotive in 2007 after a design career at brands including BMW and Aston Martin, will focus on building the Fisker brand in global markets and the styling and design of future Fisker models.

A well-known industry executive, with more than 30-years experience, LaSorda was a former CEO, President and Vice Chairman of the Chrysler Group and also held a number of executive positions at General Motors over a 23-year career.

As part of our future strategy, we will be seeking strong partnerships and alliances as Fisker continues to grow as a brand.

—Tom LaSorda

Sparrow 2, the updated three-wheeled EV, on the drawing board for late 2012

An updated version of the Sparrow, the entirely quirky three-wheeled battery-electric vehicle that sold around 300 units before its parent company went bankrupt almost a decade ago, could make a comeback later this year, Wired magazine reported.

This new vehicle, the Sparrow 2, is the latest incarnation of what was first called the Corbin Sparrow, the brainchild of motorcycle-seat maker Mike Corbin. Corbin started deliveries of the $14,000 Sparrow in 1998 and at one time had taken $40 million in orders. Ultimately, the company only made 289 cars before going bankrupt in 2003, according to Wired. Corbin has long been working on a successor to the Sparrow, even pitching a gas-powered version called the Raven in 2007 through his Sparrow Motors. Corbin has said that vehicle would get as much as 100 miles per gallon in fuel economy. His new mission is to get the Sparrow 2 onto the road, but he's got a long way to go.

The upcoming Sparrow 2 is different from the Duo from Myers Motors. Myers ended up with the leftovers of Corbin Motors and created the NMG (No More Gas), a one-seat, high-top-shoe-shaped vehicle that costs $29,995. The updated version, the Duo (which stands for Don't Use Oil and seats two), has been claimed in the past to cost about $25,000 before the federal tax credit for EVs kicks in and may have a single-charge range of about 60 miles as well as a top speed of 75 miles per hour. Tallmadge, OH-based Myers Motors, which is taking $250 pre-orders on its website, was set to deliver the vehicle (which is classified as a motorcycle) last spring. The website now says, "Start driving electric in 2012."



Source: Autoblog Green

First Prius Plug-In production models arrive in U.S., ready for up to $4,000 off in California

The brand-new Toyota Prius Plug-In has arrived in California, and Toyota wants to make sure that potential buyers know that the plug-in hybrid can be up to $4,000 dollars lower than the sticker price might make it seem, plus other benefits.

The new Prius qualifies for the State of California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP) worth $1,500. The corded Prius can also get California's HOV lane access sticker and qualifies for a $2,500 federal income tax credit. This is the same program that gives Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt buyers up to $7,500, but the Prius Plug-in has a smaller battery and thus only gets a third as much money back.

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid is expected to get 95 miles per gallon equivalent, can go up to 11 miles in pure electric mode and, once the battery is emptied out, gets an EPA combined rating of 50 mpg. The car will have two trim lines, the standard for $32,000 and the Advanced for $39,525



Source: Autoblog Green

GM-backed Envia claims huge advance in cheaper, better batteries for 300-mile EVs

Looking for signs that the automotive landscape may be changing sooner than most people realize? Here's one. Envia Systems, a start-up battery company that counts General Motors as a significant investor, has announced it has produced a cell with an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg). It also claims they will be priced somewhere in the $125 per kilowatt-hour neighborhood. Put another way, a $20,000 car using these cells could travel 300 miles on a charge. Even if that scenario sounds a bit optimistic, color us impressed. GM must be pleased, too, since when it made its $7-million investment is also concluded a separate licensing deal to use Envia's new technology in future vehicles.

To contrast Envia's numbers with batteries in electric vehicles available today, most lithium cells fall between 100-150 Wh/kg and easily cost double to triple Envia's projected price. Only Tesla Motors – using cells from Panasonic – even comes close to these figures. Its Model S batteries should weigh in at around 240 Wh/kg and, price-wise, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is recently on record as saying he expects to see cost drop below $200 per Wh in the near future.

Envia says its breakthrough comes from pairing a "High Capacity Manganese Rich (HCMR)" cathode with a silicon-carbon nanocomposite anode. The other major battery component, the electrolyte through which the lithium ions pass, has also been altered from what is typically used and allows for a somewhat higher voltage.

Perhaps the best part of this news is the fact that Envia's numbers aren't just based on expectations from early research. In fact, the cells in question have already undergone independent testing by the Electrochemical Power Systems Department at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and are expected to be commercialized by 2015. The company will make its official announcement of the breakthrough at the ARPA-E conference today.



Source: Autoblog Green

New Hyundai QarmaQ The Crossover Concept

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Hyundai QarmaQ Operated by a 2.0-liter diesel-powered four-cylinder Vehicles engine that fits the demanding needs for pollutants Euro5. Particular pollutants this kind of as CO, THC, NOx and PM, have been diminished noticeably although Catalyzed Air particle Slender software, CPF, has the ability to thoroughly clean up about 90 % in the contaminants from diesel-powered pollutants. Also, by transferring the placement of CPF from your under-floor spot to much more snugly packaged into the exhaustion past any doubt, it can be feasible to scale back the catalytic light-off also to enhance the restorative natural functions of CPF.

Hyundai QarmaQ is created like a subassembly operate, back lights fashion, electrical wiring, alerts, and many of the devices have to be bundled in to the elevate checkpoint. Shaped glass significantly verified inside the method are made from elements located on the facet window.

Hyundai QarmaQ Strongly positioned for a cross-over Motor vehicle / SUV, the QarmaQ comes its name from standard Inuit housing, designed from globe, whalebone and creature themes. Like them, QarmaQ troubles standard concepts on progress techniques and factors. Also similar to the unique framework, it offers unheard of energy, longevity and defense.

Nascar Sprint Cup Daytona 500 Live Stream Online Free 2012

Daytona 500 Live Stream - Nascar Daytona 500 in 2012 will be held at Daytona International Speedway on 26 February 2012. Lenny Kravitz will perform the pre-race concert for the 54th annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, February 26.

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Infiniti EMERG-E Supercar Leaked

A number of images of Infiniti’s upcoming EMERG-E electric supercar have been leaked ahead of the car’s offical debut at next month’s Geneva Auto Show. Like the Nissan Mid-4 concept of the 1980s, this one was also built as a technological showpiece to steal some of rival carmaker Acura’s stunning new NSX hybrid. To do that, the EMERG-E builds on technology developed by Nissan/Renault (Infiniti’s parent company) in its high-profile Nissan Leaf and low-cost Renault Twizy EVs.

The leaked photos follow months of poorly-lit videos and patent-drawing leaks, and show a slinky Japanese sportscar with mid-engine proportions and aggressively styled flanks. The Infiniti concept’s batteries are expected to be powered by a small, internal combustion, range-extending engine, which will help the powerful electric motors deliver useful driving range to the car’s (conceptual) buyers.

There is no word yet on the Infiniti’s production prospects.

Source: Gas2.0

New 2012 Audi RS5 a Powerful Sports Car

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2012 Audi RS5 brings V8 engine displacing 4163 cc. This motor is carefully relevant towards the energy with the R8 V10 high-performance sports activities motor vehicle. The four.2 FSI 331 kW to (450 hp) at 8250 rpm, with peak torque of 430 Nm (317.fifteen pounds-ft) accessible concerning 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. The motor incorporates a unique output of 108.one hp per liter displacement. Strong reaction, the revving sound lively and wealthy, melodious V8 marks as racing engines race.the four.2 FSI Coupé launched from zero to one hundred km / h (62.fourteen mph) in four.six seconds. Audi will raise the speed is electronically governed 250-280 km / h (155.34 to 173.ninety eight mph) upon ask for. Because of a combination of technologies from the modular efficiency system Audi, which also incorporates a technique of therapeutic, high-tech V8 gas consumption is appreciably much less.

2012 Audi RS5 to acquire the revised style of single-frame grille, hood contours are sharper and clearer, the cover of ‘dense band’ new LED daytime operating lights and LED taillights, a brand new search entrance and rear bumpers in addition to a new style of ’10-spoke ‘to 19-inch alloy wheels.
From the 2012 Audi RS5 in there may be a flat-bottomed RS new three-spoke steering wheel and detail improvements to air-con, Multi Media Interface, mirror adjustment and electrical switchgear windows, gear lever and instrument shaft.

2012 Audi RS5 facelift delivers leather steering wheel and equipment stick plus a redesigned keypad (MMI contacts and multimedia programs). Carbon and aluminum inserts are usually not lost, too as chrome steel trim. 2012 Audi RS5 using an desirable style and completeness on the inside will probably be additional total with all the overall performance of this automobile 2012 Audi RS5 amazing.

 

Military Unveils Fleet of GM Fuel Cell Vehicles in Hawaii

PRESS RELEASE

The U.S. Army, Pacific, on Wednesday unveiled a fleet of 16 General Motors' hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles, the world's first military fleet of fuel cell vehicles. Each branch of the military is evaluating the vehicles in real-world use.

"Operating these vehicles will provide the military with the necessary data and experience to determine future applications of fuel cell technology," said Charles Freese, GM executive director of Global Fuel Cell Activities.

The vehicles are being paid for by the Army Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center (TARDEC), Office of Naval Research and Air Force Research Laboratories (ONR) and Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL).

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM's brands include Chevrolet and Cadillac, as well as Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.

DENSO’s new e-compressor making world debut on Ford’s electrified vehicles

The integrated inverter in the current DENSO e-compressor is stacked above the motor. The new e-compressor debuting on the Ford vehicles improves the packaging by moving the inverter in-line with the motor. Click to enlarge.

DENSO’s new inline electric compressor will make its global debut on Ford Motor Company’s Focus Electric, which began production this past December, with retail production ramping up the first half of the year. The inline e-compressor will also appear on the Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids and Energi Plug-in Hybrids, going on sale in North America this year.

DENSO introduced electric compressors for hybrid electric vehicles in 2003. In 2005, DENSO introduced an electric compressor, jointly developed with Toyota Industries Corporation, that incorporated an inverter to drive the built-in motor. This structure reduced the compressor size by approximately 60% compared with a conventional electric compressor and inverter (when they are assumed to provide the same output). DENSO miniaturized the inverter by using simplified circuits and a higher-density mounting with three-dimensional wirings.

The inverter for a conventional compressor is cooled by the engine’s coolant system. To be able to integrate the electric compressor and inverter, DENSO developed a new cooling method using air conditioning refrigerant in the compressor. DENSO’s segment conductor wiring method, which was developed for alternators in 2000, also reduced the size of the built-in motor.

The current e-compressor with the integrated inverter stacked above the motor. The new e-compressor places the inverter in-line with the motor. Click to enlarge.

DENSO’s newest inline e-compressor is smaller, lighter and quieter than previous generations. DENSO improved the packaging—allowing for easier under-the-hood component packaging—by repositioning the e-compressor’s integrated inverter in-line with the motor as opposed to the current integrated inverter that is stacked above the motor.

Despite the decrease in weight and size, the inline e-compressor maintains the same cooling capacity as the previous generation while consuming less power. This helps extend the lithium-ion battery range when the air-conditioning (A/C) is running. Also, for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), the e-compressor helps make the car less reliant on the internal combustion engine when running A/C.

Not only does the inline e-compressor keep the cabin cool, it also can cool the lithium-ion battery to help it maintain an optimal temperature, improving the battery’s range and overall longevity.

Conventional compressors are powered by an engine’s belt drive, but EVs don’t have belt-driven engines that energize the peripheral systems (Hence, the move to an electric-driven compressor). This electrified compressor has its own motor, inverter and circuit board.

Source: Green Car Congress

YoMobile CNG Hybrid Crossover - VIDEO

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2nd-Gen Renault Zoe EV Could Have 220 Mile Range, Affordable Price

Because electric cars require costly batteries, these vehicles are currently relegated to those that can afford the high cost of entry for a vehicle with a limited range. The Holy Grail of battery technology is a pack that offers over $200 miles of range in a package under $25,000. A new report suggests that French car company (and Nissan partner) Renault is working on a second-generation battery pack for the Zoe EV that could offer about 220 miles of driving range in a vehicle that currently costs around €15,000, or about $20,000.

That’s about the same range as the Tesla Roadster or base Model S offer, but at over three-times the price. An EV with a range of over 200 miles will satisfy most people’s daily driving needs, and at a price point that most Americans would find easy to swallow. The secret is that, unlike Nissan and its Leaf, Renault leases the battery to customers, rather than sell the whole package, at a cost of €100, or about $125, per month.

So while the Nissan Leaf starts at €30,000, the much-cheaper Zoe cuts that price in half. And if Renault can deliver on its promise of a 200+ mile battery at a compact car price point, it might convince other manufacturers to do the same. At current gas prices in the U.S., $125 is two, maybe three fill-ups depending on how big your fuel tank is and what gasoline costs in your area. Even if you add in the cost of electricity, the electric vehicle will remain competitive, or even cheaper than, petrol powered cars and even most hybrids.

At first I wasn’t a fan of the battery-leasing idea. But I might be changing my mind. Leasing the battery could bring in more money than the upfront cost of the car over the long term, while making the vehicle more accessible to a wider audience. This might just be the way to go, and if the French can do it, so can we.

Source: Gas2.0

Bertone Nuccio Concept Debut at The 2012 Geneva Motor Show

This 12 months, Bertone returned to Geneva using the new idea at the rear of it, a person named “The idea of Nuccio.” 2012 Bertone Nuccio Idea will debut on the 2012 Geneva Motor Demonstrate in March, Nuccio is rumored to get depending on a mid-engine platform and is also meant to commemorate the one hundred 12 months anniversary in the enterprise. Nuccio Principle is named following the founder’s son Giovanni Bertone, who took around the organization and is separated into two divisions, one for automobiles in addition to a setting up for his or her design and style into the consumer. Giuseppe “Nuccio” Bertone passed absent in 1997 and was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Detroit in 2006, following leading the eponymous company by essentially the most profitable yr.

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New 2013 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Beautifully Designed

I will give you about specs 2013 bentley mulsanne.Bentley declared the launch with the 2013 Bentley Mulsanne to the choice of Mulliner. 2013 Bentley Mulliner Mulsanne equipped and colored glass sunroof, air beautifully designed electrically operated full which has a bottle of champagne eyeglasses hand blown direct crystal and hand-cut. The newest Bentley Mulsanne he Mulliner Driving Specification combines a striking design and style options include a unique 21-inch alloy wheels, wings Bentley Flying ‘B’ vents and Diamond leather trimmed cabin with driver selectable suspension, sport-tuned and also the steering wheel, highlighting the efficiency of your mandate of 6 , 75 liters of ultra-luxury Bentley sedan sporting V8.

2013 Bentley Mulliner Mulsanne With 0-60 mph sprint time of just five.one seconds (0-100 km / h in five.3 seconds) along with a best velocity of 184 mph (296 km / h) 505 bhp (512 kw PS/377) Mulsanne generally offer you the overall performance into a thunderous level of ultra-luxury sedan. Now, for prospects in search of an even sportier look, feel and karakter2013 Bentley Mulliner Mulsanne.

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