Hyundai: New Sports Car Class

The GENESIS COUPE is the first model of a new sports car class from Hyundai. The two-plus-two-seater has a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive. The car is powered optionaly by a 2.0 l four-cylinder turbocharged engine with 157 kW or a 3.8 l V6. The 2.0 T develops a maximum torque of 302 Nm. The top speed is 222 km/h. The combined fuel consumption of 9.5 l/100 km is equivalent to 220 g of CO2/km. The 3.8 l V6 with a maximum torque of 361 Nm reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. Overvall fuel consumption is given as 9.9 l/100 km; the manual gearbox version has a fuel consumption of 10.3 l...

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Borg Warner - Turbocharging for Volkswagen Commercial vehicles

BORG WARNER is equipping the top-of-the- range engines of the currrent Volkswagen commercial vehicle models T5 and Amarok with a regulated two-stage turbocharger (R2S). The turbocharged engine version of the 2.0 l four-cylinder common rail diesel engine has a power output of 132 kW in the T5 Transporter and 120 kW in the Amarok pick-up. The maximum torque of 400 Nm is available at 1500 rpm in both engines. The turbocharger enables the engine in the Transport van to achieve a specific power output of 66kW/l of displacement. Average fuel consumption is 7.6 l/100 km in the Transporter, while the Amarok 4x2 version can achieve a range of up to 1000 km with a single tank filling, with a CO2 emission of below 200 g/k...

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Bosch: New generation of acceleration sensors

Bosch is marking its entry into the fifth generation of micro-mechanical acceleration sensors with the launch of the new dual-axis SMA560 model for airbag control units.According to the company, the new development offers space savings of more than 40% compared to previous generations. What is more, one of four measuring ranges can be assigned to each sensing axis independently. With two sensing axes, the sensors are particularly suitable for use as a central sensor for the detection of frontal and side impacts...

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MERCEDES-BENZ VITO E-CELL: FIRST VAN WITH ELECTRICAL POWER EX WORKS

With the Vito E-Cell, Mercedes-Benz is the first automotive manufacturer to produce an electrically powered van ex works. The van boasts lithium-ion batteries with prismatic cells at rated voltage of 360 V, weight around 500 kg and energy capacity of 36 kWh. Delivery of a follow-up series of 2000 vehicles started in the end of 2010. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell, is not an experimental vehicle or a prototype, but a fully fledged series production model. The Vito E-Cell is the first electrically powered van in the world to be produced by an automotive manufacturer. Comparison to the basic vehicle with combustion engine The Vito E-Cell is based on a Mercedes Benz Vito panel van with a long wheelbase and a standard roof. It was...

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Porsche 918 RSR Hybrid

Porsche presented the 918 RSR hybrid concept car at the North American International Auto Show in january. The two-seater mid-engine coupe with a fly-wheel accumulator is a synthesis of the 911 GT3 R and 918 Spyder hybrid concepts. The direct-injection V8 engine is a further development of the power unit from the RS spyder and now has a power output of 414 kW al 10300 rpm in the 918 RSR. The electric motors at the two front wheels each contribute 75 kW, and therefore a total of 150 kW, to the installed peas driving power of 564 kW. This additional power which is generated during braking, is stored in an optimised flywheel accumulator...

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Johnson Controls: New Lightweight Seat Systems

For lightweight vehicle construction, Johnson Controls has developed modular seat structures and complete SEAT SYSTEMS made of steel and aluminium that make weight savings of 1 kg per seat structure possible. Suitable for both front and rear seats, they are claimed to contribute to weight savings "to a high degree" without impairing comfort or safety. Seat elements that are subject to lower crash loads can be replaced by lightweight alloys as a modular systems. Zones that are exposed to high crash loads are made of higher strenght steel...

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Audi A1 - with range extender

AUDI is working on the electrification of the A1. In the AUDI A1 E-TRON, a small single-rotor Wankel engine is used as a range extender. The engine has a displacement of a 254 cc and runs at a constant speed of 5000 rpmin its optimum efficiency range. The rotary engine drives a generator that produces up to 15 kW of electriv charging power. Including the generator, the entire assembly weighs approximately 65 kg. Fuel consumption is reported to be 1.9 l/100 km - a CO2 equivalent of 45 g/km. AUDI is to start fleet trials with the A1 E-tron in 2011...

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Lamborghini: CARBON FIBRE SPORTS CAR

The key future of a new super sports car from Lamborghini is its carbon fibre technology. The cell of the Murcielago replacement is made entirely from CFRP, is designed as a monocoque structure and weighs 147,5 kg. It is made from a series of individual components. These include stiffening elements made from braiding technology. This is said to be one of the best technologies for managing energy absorption in the event of a crash. After the curing process, the entire cell functions as a single section, known as the ‘tub’, and the complete roof...

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BMW: Investement in LEIPZIG PLANT

The BMW Group is expanding its plant in Leipzig to make it the first location in Germany for the large-scale production of zero-emission electric cars. In the period up to 2013, the company plants to invest around 400 million euros in new buildings and machinery for the production of the MEGACITY VEHICLE (MCV). Around 800 jobs will be created in the process. From this year onwards, the BMW ActiveE, which is based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe, will already roll off the production line at the Leipzig plant. After the Mini E, this vehicle represents the BMW Group’s second step towards putting a zero-emission electric vehicle into series production. Experience gained from these two electric cars will be channeled directly into the series development...

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Volkswagen: Presentation of the XL1

Volkswagen unveiled the third evolutionary stage of its 1-l car strategy at first Qatar Motor Show: the XL1. The car, which is designed as a plug-in hybrid, is claimed to achieve a fuel consumption of 0,9 l/100 km and therefore a CO2 emissions value of 24 g/km. The powertrain is a two cylinder TDI diesel engine with an output of 35 kW with a 20 kW electric motor. The lithium-ion battery enables the car to be driven for up to 35 km in pure electric mode. Gear shifts are performed by a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Lightweight components made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic and a drag coefficient of 0,186 contribute to the car’s fuel efficiency...

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ZF: New Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars

ZF has developed a 9-speed AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION for passenger cars with a transverse front engine. ZF already presented a stepped automatic transmision for vehicles with a transverse front engine at the IAA in 2009. The new transmission will offer significantly better performance while at the same time reducing fuel consumption. The modern torsion damper systems in the torque converter also have a favourable effect on fuel consumption and CO2 emission. Production of the transmission is planned in Greenville, South Carolina (USA)...

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ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM

Lexus: Intellingent - Adaptive Front-Lighting Intelligent Adaptive Lighting System (I-AFS) can automatically rotate bi-xenon headlamps High Intensity Discharge (HID) during cornering, to improve visibility during night time sensitive. Sophisticated technology can adjust the headlights I-AFS (beam and the road) up to 15 degrees in entering a curve to the left, and up to 5 degrees from entering a right turn. The I-AFS in combination with bi-xenon headlamps provide superior lighting definition, the brightest of the runway, providing better visibility at night in turns, without blind oncoming drivers travel. Nissan : Adaptive front-lighting System (AFS) AFS headlights illuminate when reversing direction turns at an intersection visibility...

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Dacia Duster 850bhp - Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race

Renault will attend Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race in 2011 with a Dacia Duster in the category "Unlimited". The first images for the 850 horsepower monster have finally been released.The bolide was developed by Renault and will be led by Jean-Philippe Dayraut, the Andros Trophy winner. Dacia Duster Pikes Peak has an engine derived from the Nissan GT-R's twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6. The machine weight is around 900 pounds.This year's race will be held on 26th of June.Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place in Colorado, United States, over a distance of 19.99 km. The route covers a difference of 1439 meters between home and destination, rising to a height of 1862 meters. Cars are driven both on gravel, and asphalt.The race also...

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McLaren "Mega Mac" faster than Veyron supercar GrandSport ?

The team from McLaren is working on a new flagship, whose purpose is to eclipse any other supercar launched so far. The model is expected to start in 2014 and it is internally called "Mega Mac".The hypercar will be built in just 500 copies, and each will have 799 hp and will cost between 350,000 and 400,000 pounds. Compared to the current MP4-12C, the model will be bigger, "nervous" and more functional than the current flagship of McLaren, and "Mega Mac" will bear a resemblance to both the McLaren F1 and the MP4-12C .McLaren will equip future engines for "Mega Mac"with active aerodynamics, which will involve a movewment from the front spoiler and rear bumper under certain conditions. In addition, the model will have an aerodynamic brake, similar...

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Volkswagen Golf GTI “Edition 35"

Celebrating 35th anniversary of Golf GTI, Volkswagen released a special edition of the car called predictable ‘Edition 35′.The mechanical updates include a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine who gets a 25bhp hike, from 207bhp to 232bhp. This performance should be better than regular GTI’s 6.9sec sprint to 62mph and 149mph top speed. Outside, there are a 18 “Watkins Glen” alloy wheels and a front spoiler who have also been given a slight tweak. Inside, the “35" theme continues with badging on the door sills and honeycomb trimmed seats. The VW Golf GTI "Edition 35" is already available to order in Germany and the first deliveries are expected in mid June, with a starting price of €30,425 ($43,88...

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Volvo City Safety

Volvo XC60 will be the star of its lines in 2009 that combines both features crossover allure sport, classic design and elegant finesse, but especially for innovations to the security systems that can make history. The interior is also impressive, spacious, comfortable, intelligent design arguments itself.Volvo XC60 is the nervous and powerful engines both petrol and diesel. Gasoline engines are 3-liter six-cylinder turbo train, a force of 285 horses. Turbodiesel engines have a capacity of 2.4 liters and an output of 163 or 185 hp with a five-cylinder compression. Because of the high-performance four-wheel drive XC60 feel comfortable in any type of road you approach. The feeling of stability and safety is guaranteed even on slippery surfaces....

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Jaguar C-X75 - The top Bugatti Veyron competitor

Jaguar confirms that its C-X75 hybrid supercar will make production. This car will have a carbon composite chassis and will be powered by four electric motors at each wheel and a four-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine. C-X75 combines 968bhp and 1180lb ft maximums and a 205mph top speed (0-60mph less than 3sec, 0-100mph less than 6sec) with 28g/km CO2 emissions that put it next to Bugatti Veyron like performance and to Toyota Prius like cleanliness. The luxury car manufacturer will take help from the Williams F1 team for this project. The project will involve direct transfer of technology between both the companies, especially in regards to lightweight structures. The company is currently planning around 250 cars. C-X75 will be built, designed...

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