Armageddon's star loves electric car

CALIFORNIA -Armageddon's star loves electric car.  Actor born in Berkeley, California, USA 40 years ago, Ben Affleck chose the Model S as it has pretty much the travel power with the battery fully charged. The car rose quite powerful and responsive.

Electric sedan armed with 85 kWh battery, with the distance as far as 300 miles (482.8 kilometers). Refill system uses 240 volt power, with up to eight hours of charging time.

The exterior of this car uses carbon fiber so the weight becomes lighter. While the sector has been covered with Alcantara leather cabin that is often used in premium cars. Tesla Model S also feature air suspension.

The actor Ben Affleck   adds to list of artists who use electric cars. The actor who is also a director, producer and writer from the United States is using Tesla Model S as the new mounts.

Men's full name of Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt it was found using the new car for the holidays.

Nissan Leaf's managed to win the world record

LONDON - Since its global launch, Nissan LEAF received a positive response by winning Japan Car of the Year 2011-2012, the European Car of the Year 2011, World Car of the Year 2011 Green Car Vision Award and 2010.

A fleet of electric cars managed to break the world record. Yes, the action was successfully achieved 225 Nissan Leaf at the Silverstone circuit, England over the weekend. As a result, this convoy recorded in the Guinness World Record.

Convoys use electric cars as it is the longest in the world. This success broke the previous record held by Chrysler while in the United States by number of participants in a convoy of 218 cars.

In order to realize the record owners of the Nissan Leaf all over the world make the long journey to the land of Britain. In the event celebrated British presenter Dallas Campbell and actors such as Robert Llewellyn participate.

During the circuit, to-225 Nissan Leaf are invited around the race track with a length of 5901 km.

For your information, the Nissan Leaf recorded acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in under 10 seconds, before achieving  top speed in figure 145 km / h. Leaf does not use fuel, energy derived from electricity stored in the battery, with a cruising range as far as 160 km, a single battery charge.

USD25,000 for Chevrolet Spark EV in US

DETROIT -  Besides the United States, Chevrolet Spark EV plan will also be sold in Canada, South Korea and other global automotive market that has been widely known electric cars.

Chevrolet introduced a variant of Chevrolet Spark EV (electric vehicle) in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show 2012. This is the debut of an electric Spark in public.

General Motors put the price USD25.000 for United States citizens who are interested in bringing home the Chevrolet Spark EV's. The plan, electric Spark will go on sale first in California and Oregon.

This type hatchback electric car designed by GM uses electric motors powered 130 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque (542 Nm). The power comes from ion battery 20 kWh.

Battery life is guaranteed up to eight years or reaching 100 thousand miles (160,934 kilometers). In addition, these batteries can be recharged only 20 minutes, to reach 80 percent of the power, by using the SAE Combo DC Fast Charge.

When using the outlet recharging capacity of 240 volts, Spark EV batteries must be recharged for at least seven hours, to be fully occupied.

All Wheel Drive system of Toyota Prius looks perfect

TOKYO - All Wheel Drive system with this electric car speed can be increased up to 59 km / h. Toyota Prius 2013 only requires 3.1 liters of fuel for 100 km and emits exhaust emissions of only 70 g / km of CO2.

While the battery using nickel-metal hybrid. Additional details of 2015 Toyota Prius is still limited for now, and probably will be announced as new Prius is ready to be launched.

Toyota is trying to develop a variant of its flagship hybrid, the Prius. Japanese giant manufacturer intends to use the e-AWD all-wheel drive or on genarasi new Prius.

Later, All New Prius with whell drive will be ready to be given to the public in a few years.

Rumor current, new generation Toyota Prius with All Wheel Drive will use the name of the model 2015. That is, the car is ready for sale to the global automotive market in 2014.

New Prius with AWD will use a 1.8-liter engine, the electric motor is reduced in size, but still with great energy.

However, the most distinct is the change in e-AWD system. This system uses an electric motor that deliver power to the rear wheels, and then will be distributed to all wheels.

Chevrolet Spark EV will be shown in Los Angeles in early November

Detroit - According to the plan, this Spark EV will be shown in Los Angeles in early November and plans to start selling from next year.

When you actually enter the market, the Spark EV will be short-listed in the U.S. electric-powered cars such as the Nissan LEAF and Ford Focus Electric. Chevy also says that the next generation of the MyLink system will make its debut at the 2014 Impala.

"The Spark EV and the next generation of Chevrolet MyLink indicates that provide advanced technology to consumers who are eager to adopt at this time and is really worth," said Chris Perry, Chevrolet's vice president for global marketing in a statement as quoted by New York Times .

The era of the electric car slowly began to enter the automotive world. An electric version of an existing car models began to be issued and the newest, Chevrolet ready to produce an electric version of the sporty city car, Chevrolet Spark.

Although not many players in the electric car segment, does not mean it is not lucrative segment. With a bright future because of the increasing depletion of the world's oil supply, alternative energy becomes important to look for.

Tahn first shown in 2009, the Chevrolet Spark immediately attract the attention of automotive enthusiasts the world. And now, Chevrolet wanted to draw attention back to the birth of the electric-powered version of this car.

electric Mirage & Outlander plug-in hybrid will be launched by Mitsubishi

Tokyo,  -September 2013 will be presented Mirage. Masuko also revealed plans to bring electric Mirage. But for the U.S. market variants will not be sold because on the terms of the experience of the i-MiEV, only sold 469 units in the first 10 months of this year. Whereas the initial target of 20,000 units a year. "Instead of selling electric cars, better see better directed to a hybrid plug-in," he added.

For that too, will be

 To reduce Mitsubishi rumors of bankruptcy in the United States (U.S.), Osamu Masuko, President of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) ready to present two new products. This is a strategic move to increase sales next fiscal year to 45 percent, or about 80,000 units by March 2014 as reported Worldcarfans Wednesday (14/11).

The first model to be launched is the Outlander facelift. Planned pave crossover began in July 2013. "We have to provide attractive and competitive car to the dealer. Otherwise, they will be reluctant to cooperate with us," said Masuko.

marketed Outlander plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which Mitsubishi claims fuel consumption of 62.5 kpl.

2015 Toyota Prius will still retain the battery with a nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion advanced technology for plug-in hybrid version

London, - As these change of 2015 Toyota Prius, the engineers're  still retaining the battery with a nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion advanced technology for plug-in hybrid version. According to them, the component is relatively cheaper and has a good performance, both in terms of energy storage and power delivery.

2015 Toyota Prius ready to present a motion of all-wheel drive system, as written Autoexpress, yesterday (15/11). "Rear wheels are driven by electric motors included in the e-4WD system that can be rolled up to 59 kph. Target is the market that has the winter," said the man in the Toyota.

Toyota was also the source of the leak that come trimmed weight around 70 kg. Sources largest reduction coming from the engine. "1.8 liter engine used today will be modified. Inverter and electric motors will be made more streamlined, yet capable of delivering more power," he added.

As a result, the latest Prius is not only go faster than the previous model, but fuel efficient up to 31.8 kpl with emissions of only 70 g / km. The results were better 25 percent of the models are sold.

To design, the change pretty extreme. "Bonnet lowered to 90 mm ​​so that change the face of the extreme. Would be no major shift in the position of the A-pillars and roof," beber source. With the new design, he acknowledges, cabin and luggage space to be more roomy. So lapangnya, can contain 4 sets of golf bags.

the delivery of Mitsubishi's i-MiEV electric cars to Europe's a little choked up

TOKYO - Mitsubishi confirms it is only temporary and will be resumed in an undetermined time. This also makes the delivery of electric cars to Europe a little choked up. Thus was launched Inautonews, Thursday (08/09/2012).
 
Japanese car manufacturer describes the termination is done to adjust inventories that recently began to decline. From 2010 and until now the mid-2012, Mitsubishi i-MiEV has been sent to Europe as much as 100,000 units.
 
For your information, except in Europe, the i-MiEV is also sold in Japan, Hong Kong and Australia. For 2012, the i-MiEV comes with using a power system consisting of permanent magnet synchronous motors and electric lithium-ion battery consisting of 88 cells with a maximum capacity of 16 kWh battery.
 
The charging time of the battery takes place in a reasonably short time, due to full-Hanaya actually took about eight hours on a 220V power source powered at 110V and 16 hours.

Mitsubishi Motors to stop delivery of electric car called i-MiEV to PSA Peugeot Citroen in France for a while.

Problem of the battery can be found on electric car

WASHINGTON - Problem of the battery can be found on the variant Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt are circulating in the U.S.. Factors that affect public confidence in the U.S. a bit of electric cars.

Today the global automotive trends that are hot that is discussed, the development of hybrid and electric cars (EV). Almost all car manufacturers have a hybrid or electric vehicles.

In contrast to Indonesia, in America and Europe, the era of hybrid and electric cars have to walk very far. However, in America, people tend to like more than an electric hybrid vehicles.

As reported by autoevolution, Tuesday (07/24/2012), in one article written by the LA Times, that sales of hybrid cars is much higher than the electric car. Electric car sales last year fell 18.8 percent while for the hybrid car continues to rise.

Hybrid cars are the Toyota Prius to be excellent. Sales last year had increased 380 percent over the previous year. While the Chevrolet Volt electric car for just a 221 percent increase over the previous year.

In the meantime, there are several factors that make selling hybrid car is far better than electric cars. U.S. public assess to the electric car is far complicated, especially in terms of battery life often have problems.

the future of Nissan sports car in China

Detroit - Cheapening the price of this car is expected to be achieved because of the platform and the engine is still using the same platform and engine with the Nissan Juke so that the cost for research and development can be minimized.

gained popularity two twins, Toyota and Subaru 86 BRZ in the automotive world seems to tempt other manufacturers to compete. Nissan also reportedly interested in making a cheap sports car class 86 Toyota and Subaru BRZ.

Uniquely, the future of Nissan sports car takes the same platform with the Nissan Juke.

Actually, Nissan plans that can sniff in Shanghai last year after they showed Compact Sports Car Concept.

Reportedly, quoted by Motortrend, internal car called the Nissan with the Mini-Z has been given the green light to be produced.

If that were true, it is likely to be thick feel of the car lifestyle combined with Nissan's motorsport is made other than to compete with Toyota and Subaru, seems also to generate interest in the Asian market.

On the concept version, Nissan create   what the machine is at the heart of this car. But chances are, with a capacity of 1.6 liter turbo engine that powered 190 hp will be used. The machine is also a Juke Nissan's engine.

When in production later, China will become the main target of selling this car. Europe will get even smaller portions, and even supplies for America because it still considered undecided.

Point in the viewfinder that China is not surprising. Because in addition to still be the world's largest car market, the Mini-Z was born as well as the talks between China and Japan. In the agreement, Japan will develop and researching this car, while China will design and became the cradle.

And for the price, the new car will be born as soon as later this 2013 will likely be sold under the figure of U.S. $ 22,000. Very cheap for the size of a sport cars.

First electric cars taken by Police Department

Lisbon -Portugal is one of the pioneers in electric cars in Europe. Portugal was the first country to build a charging network in some cities the size. And is the first country to sell Nissan LEAF in 2011.

A brand of the car so a fleet of taxis? That's unusual, but to be a police car was a bit unusual, because of course the car should have a spec that can 'catch' criminals.

Nissan LEAF color, is now growing again. After having appendage color 'green' because it is environmentally friendly, LEAF now has a blue and white because of a police car Portugal.

And history has recorded LEAF as the first electric car into a police car.

According to Nissan, there are 8 car LEAF will be operated by the Policia de Segurança Publica (PSP). PSP will be on duty in urban areas.

"We are proud to be the world's first police use electric cars as part of a fleet of 5,000 units of the police car," said Superintendent Paul PSP National Director Gomes Valente Hybrid Cars reported on Thursday (7/12/2012).

almost all the cars in Japan will use electric power in 10 or 20 years

Tokyo: If this continues, in 10 or 20 years, almost all the cars in Japan will use electric power. Environmental problems caused by the exhaust gas can be overcome.

 Japan's current technological lead Electric Vehicles (EV) in the automotive world. The rise of EV car manufacturers that Sakura has transformed the technology on conventional cars usually use fuel.

Some countries in the world have recognized the advantages that by importing Japanese Sakura of the EV in recent years. As a result, EV sales continue to skyrocket. EV sales of Japanese manufacturers is expected to reach four thousand to eight thousand per month in late 2013.

In the United States, Japan EV purchases will reach two thousand to four thousand. This figure has not been calculated from other countries.

Walker. electric car made in 1808's recently sold on eBay for U.S. $ 127,500 .

 
The exhibition, which will use the land area of ​​1.5 hectares will feature more than 350 cars, trucks and antique motorcycles that are ready to make you drool dripping.

Electric cars  like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf may make your breath. But it's not much when compared to when you know the electric vehicles have been around over 100 years ago.

An introduction to Walker Vehicle Co. vehicles. made in 1909 recently sold on eBay for U.S. $ 127,500 . In addition to the antique figure, the price is included to pay its uniqueness as an early generation of electric powered vehicles.

1909 Walker who still use the tire off the wheel base is one of the hundreds of electric vehicles manufactured in the early 20th century, addressed to consumers who need a vehicle that is not noisy and clean as an alternative to fossil-fueled vehicles are noisy and dirty at that time .

According to the Wall Street Journal, in addition to electric vehicles, Walker Vehicle Co. based in Chicago that also makes the initial variant for  several hybrid vehicles.

August last year, an electric car made ​​in 1899, Columbia Electric Landaulet RM Auctions sold at auction for U.S. $ 550,000 (more than 5 billion), making this the most expensive antique electric car ever sold at auction.

Does not this make you wonder? If you're still not convinced that the technology of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles has actually been around since our grandmother was not born, you can prove a direct alternative to having a row of antique vehicles in the near future.

Because the American Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington, on June 2 will be an exhibition on alternative powered cars which will display the Standard Electric Open Tourer made ​​in 1914 that claimed still roadworthy.


 

a prototype electric vehicle, MUTE's recently developed by Technical university Munich (TUM)

 Technical university Munich (TUM) developed a prototype electric vehicle called MUTE which aims to explore new technologies on collision safety, encouragement, energy storage and logistical requirements to be produced on a large scale.

The concept of mobility is targeted as a vehicle with a power output of 15 kW/20 hp with a maximum weight of 400 kg (without battery).

Automotive industry began to shift from black to green technology. They are busy to offer our customers the hybrid and electric vehicles are far from ideal. Therefore, efforts to build an electric vehicle that has a mass similar safety and mileage as conventional motorized vehicles continue to be made.

A consortium of the German automotive industry partnership led by BMW AG with the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) produces Visio.M. This project received financial support from the German Federal Ministry for education and research (BMBF) of 10.8 million Euro.

Visio.M project is exploring how to create efficient electric vehicles to be mass produced at affordable prices and with a level of safety equivalent to conventional motorized vehicles that exist today.

Renault Twizy began selling in Europe

London,  -  Twizy priced from 6690 pounds for Urban-powered variant of PS 17. Price does not include the cost of leasing the battery 45 pounds (USD 653 373) per month.

 
Renault Twizy began selling in Europe, this week. Vehicles are electric-powered two-seater is quite unique and pure as well as a marker of a new era of environmentally friendly technologies for the European car manufacturers. Called unique because it combines Twizy motorcycle concept and practicality of a golf cart, but the position of the driver and passenger sit in tandem on four wheels.
 
 
Renault Twizy mendebut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 concept vehicle was shaped. A year later, the form of bulk products are shown in Paris and this year, Twizy began to be marketed in the EU, including London, England.

Twizy fairly compact dimensions, length 2.34 meters by 1.24 meters wide and is offered in three variants namely, Urban, Colour and Technic in two electric motors. First, an electric motor powered 5 PS with a maximum speed of 45 kph. Both able-powered PS 17 accelerated to 80 kph. The second electric machine took three and a half hours to charge from empty to full, so the position can be driven as far as 95 miles.
 
Twizy priced from 6690 pounds  for Urban-powered variant of PS 17. Price does not include the cost of leasing the battery 45 pounds per month.

small engines and electric vehicles will be shared between Volvo and Geely

Development of small engines and electric vehicles will also be shared between Volvo and Geely.

China car Geely plans PRODUCER disburse public investment of U.S. $ 11 billion for Volvo. "We want to Volvo and give power back to the brand," said Li Shufu, chairman of Geely Automobile Holdings.

To the German magazine Wirtschafts Woche, Shufu said that Geely will provide U.S. $ 11 billion to build new engine plant, increased research and development and technological improvement.

However, Volvo spokesman Per-Ake Froberg told Reuters that Volvo itself will provide funds through loans and other means.

Regardless of where the funds came from, the investment is intended to encourage the Volvo brand in China market aggressively, in which the Swedish brand has sold about 50,000 vehicles last year.

Geely aims to sell Volvo able to control 20 percent of the premium car market in China within three years with a target of 200,000 vehicles in 2014. This is part of an ambitious plan to double the sales of Volvo in the past 10 years.

In return, Geely will get a new premium brand in China that use Volvo technology and technical skills. In addition, both brands will combine their buying power to get better deals from suppliers.

a city with zero emissions by building 100 recharging stations

Rome- The owner or driver of an electric car recharging stations could use that in the wake of ACEA and Enel, with only one card swipe charge. Bill payment will be sent to the owner of the company.

This project aimed to build an electric charging infrastructure. Rome as the capital of Italy has the campaign become a city with zero emissions.

With a variety of technologies, Enel and ACEA promise to the Italian public that this system will benefit economically. Both attempted to convince motorists who live outside the city of Rome and worked in Rome to choose an electric vehicle.

The city of Rome had reached final agreements with two companies Enel and ACEA in the construction of 200 dots install recharging stations for electric cars.

As a first step, the largest electricity company in Italy ACEA SpA (ACE) and Enel SpA will build 100 recharging stations. This is the Italian government steps in developing the project E​​-Mobility Italy.

Hyundai i-oniq's quite strong and masculine at the Geneva Motor Show

Geneva, - Overall, the car styling Hyundai i-oniq is less mature, though quite strong and masculine. Model scissor doors, proper fit is somewhat less suitable for a supercar.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai i-oniq introduced the concept at the Geneva Motor Show today (8/3) is opened to the public until March 18 next. Small hatchback was developed and constructed in European research and development center in Germany.

The car that has a length of 4.4 meters is environmentally friendly with a carrying capacity of 1.0 liter petrol engine with three cylinder 61 PS power, combined electric motor powered at PS 109.

For electricity, the i-oniq can travel up to 120 km da when followed by a gasoline engine to achieve a total distance of 700 km. Emissions were very impressive, which is 45 grams per kilometer.

The unique design of this car were two behind the curve is concave from side to resemble a boomerang, a traditional weapon Aborigines, Australia. "Creation is strong and the contrast between sharp character lines, but gentle, but muscular. Display the front fender, from front to back (near the door) emphasized the i-oniq kupe appearance," said Thomas Bürkle, chief designer of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center .

Fisker Karma's Justin Bieber's new electric car for his 18th birthday

Los Angeles, - sport-styled electric vehicle that was revealed to the exterior and interior all in black, and the superstar's only comment was, "Wow, this is incredible. I will not get bored with this gift. Young singer who has just launched a new single titled by" Boyfriend ', do not say much more fun and just watched her new car.

Want to know what a special gift of birthday for Justin Bieber? Wow, teenage singer from strathford, Ontario, Canada who was born March 1, 18 years ago got a gift of Fisker Karma, the latest sports sedan made ​​by Fisker Automotive is headquartered in Anaheim, California, USA. The prize is governed by Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun is packed with well-known talk show Ellen.

Scooter wanted to make a surprise for the singer of Baby and it worked. "It's because you have worked hard and I always shouts at you but you're not angry, so stay humble," Scooter part lecture before giving the gift to Bieber. Then, the manager took him to see the curtains open and the new Fisker Karma arises, "Fisker Karma It's you," added the manager of Bieber.

Honda EV-ster is a compact sports car with an open roof design

TOKYO - Honda claims the Honda EV-ster able to run up to a maximum speed of 160 km / h and can accelerate from 0-60 km / h in a matter of time of 5.0 seconds.

One of Honda's flagship concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show event held just a while ago, the Honda EV-ster is rumored to not only be just a mere concept car. For Honda plans will soon be producing this car.

As reported by German media, Auto Motor und Sport and quoted by Motor Authority, Friday (12/16/2011), Honda says ready to mass produce cars ni.

CEO of Honda, Takanobu Ito revealed that the new sports cars from Japanese car manufacturers are likely to be released with such a model roadster concept car combines an electric or gasoline engines.

And to see the production version, the lovers of this brand in the German media is not necessarily wait too long. Reportedly because the production version of EV-ster was to be launched early next year.

Honda ambitious step is the realization of Honda's plan to launch hybrid cars and electricity to reduce the average production of C02 emissions worldwide by 30 percent compared with 2000. With the 2020 target of realizing 'the blue sky.'

In the model concept, the Honda EV-ster is a compact sports car with an open roof design that is able to travel a distance of 160 km just before the lithium-ion rechargeable battery strength.

Dimensions has a length of 3400 mm, width 1480 mm, and height of 1100 mm and wheelbase of 2325 mm.

For the engine, Honda engine drowned 3 cylinder capacity of 660 cc and capable of producing power by 63 bhp. Conventional engine was then mated to an electric motor-powered 58 kW. Both the energy to drive the rear wheels (rear-wheel-drive).