Electric

1. Hyubdai and the Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 - The perfect Paris match

Sezione: Auto news

...premiere on 2nd October – Hyundai will also debut a low-emissions i20 i-blue concept, a luxurious seven-seat ix55 sports utility vehicle and a concept Santa Fe equipped with a petrol-electric hybrid. Hyundai’s dramatic Genesis Coupe show car will be present and the acclaimed Genesis saloon will be making its European debut.All-new i20Set to be launched early...

Data: 2008-09-06

2. Spa, Team-by-team summary: Friday

Sezione: F1

...after they slotted into the top eight in the dry morning. Sebastian Vettel continued to shine in the afternoon with P7.-TOYOTAJarno Trulli's weekend did not start well with a morning electrical problem limiting his track time, but the TF108 again looks like a car good enough for the top ten.-BMW-SAUBERNo BMW runner raced above the top ten practice times...

Data: 2008-09-06

3. Belgian GP, Scuderia Ferrari: Free practice

Sezione: F1

...tyres, it had begun raining and I lost a bit of time. Let's hope tomorrow morning there's no rain so that I can run more consistently in the dry. In the morning, apart from a few little electrical problems, the car wasn't bad. Tomorrow we will see what we can do and obviously the weather will be a key factor."Luca Baldisserri: "Kimi's off track...

Data: 2008-09-05

4. Fiesta: la rivoluzionaria vettura compatta di Ford

Sezione: Novità auto

...più leggera di 40 chilogrammi rispetto al modello precedente, la nuova Fiesta offre una precisione di tenuta della guida di livello superiore grazie all'utilizzo del sistema EPAS (Electric Power Assist Steering) per il controllo elettronico dello sterzo per la prima volta su una Ford in Europa.Inoltre, il nuovo sitema ESP è stato sviluppato per...

Data: 2008-09-04

5. Corsa, Zytek bringing hybrid protorype to grid

Sezione: Le Mans Series

...addition of the Zytek hybrid to the grid gives the Series' premier class entries that are powered by four different alternative fuels: sulfur-free diesel, E10, cellulosic E85 and the electric hybrid, a mix of E10 and electricity."Zytek and Corsa Motorsports deserve admiration and applause for taking this tremendous step in bringing another alternative...

Data: 2008-08-30

6. Mazda Kazamai: A Sustainable Crossover Concept

Sezione: Auto news

...support this by being easy to use and practical.  The steering wheel is both rake and reach adjustable.  The leather driver’s seat is power adjustable for slide and height, has electric lumbar support adjustment and a seat position memory system that can store up to three different driving positions and two additional positions using the two card...

Data: 2008-08-27

7. Teams to share KERS experiences - Brawn

Sezione: F1

...possible.Numerous F1 teams have encountered difficulties in the current development phase with KERS systems, the most high-profile being the Red Bull fire-alarm incident, and the BMW-Sauber electric shock at Jerez a month ago.But while F1 teams are notoriously secretive, Brawn told Motorsport Aktuell that "all the teams are sharing their...

Data: 2008-08-22

8. BMW - no serious danger in KERS shock

Sezione: F1

BMW-Sauber on Thursday insisted there was no danger to either the mechanic or test driver Christian Klien during the electric shock incident at the Jerez test a month ago.The unnamed mechanic was thrown to the ground and then hospitalised, but not seriously injured, as he tried to wheel Klien's prototype test car, equipped with an early KERS system, at the...

Data: 2008-08-22

9. Peugeot showcases new hybrid Concept car at the Paris Motor Show

Sezione: Auto news

...both in terms of performance (with its potential maximum power output of 313 bhp) and minimal impact on the environment (CO2 emissions of 109 g/km in the combined cycle or ZERO in electric mode).It is an exciting, eco-efficient vehicle which has all the characteristics that also ensure great driving enjoyment; a synthesis of ideas which demonstrates that...

Data: 2008-08-21

10. Mitsubishi Motors lineup at 2008 Moscow Motor Show

Sezione: Auto news

...including all-around multi-monitors and a parking assistance system. A pop-up hood also contributes to Concept-ZT's high level of crashworthiness.With the addition of front E-LSD (Electric control - Limited Slip Differential), ABS and ASC to an electronically controlled 4WD S-AWC system, the MITSUBISHI Concept-ZT which truly is the embodiment of Mitsubishi...

Data: 2008-08-20

11. 三菱自動車、モスクワモーターショー出品概要

Sezione: ニュース

...373;らに、電子制御4WDシステムをベースにフロントE-LSD（Electric control- Limited Slip...

Data: 2008-08-20

12. Dodge launch family-friendly Journey

Sezione: Auto news

...£16,995 and this is around 10 per cent better value than key competitors when comparing similarly equipped models.The entry-level SE model will come with three-zone climate control; a tilt and telescope steering wheel; tyre pressure monitoring; power-folding and heated wing mirrors; electric windows and six-disc CD with MP3 compatible sound system all as...

Data: 2008-08-19

13. Mercedes-Benz minibuses at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show

Sezione: Commercial vehicles

...Sprinter City 65 urban minibus with an alluring dolphin blue paint finish. A large low-floor platform, rear air suspension, a suspension seat for the driver, a ticket-counter unit, an electrically operated roof hatch, a destination indicator with an LED matrix, classification to EU Directive 2001/85 Class 1 and a whole host of further details underline the...

Data: 2008-08-18

14. New smart fortwo special edition packed with additions

Sezione: Auto news

...displays subtle silver and beige tones depending on the prevailing light conditions.Owners can also choose to enhance their car’s impressive specification with a trio of optional extras – electric power steering, a lockable glove compartment or a smart sound system.Prospective buyers will need to act quickly to get their hands on smart’s new edition limited...

Data: 2008-08-17

15. Two's Company for new Fiat Sedici 4x2

Sezione: Auto news

...difference between the 4x4 and 4x2 vehicles is the absence of the drivetrain switch button on the central console next to the handbrake.A host of standard equipment, including four airbags, electric front windows and door mirrors, remote central locking, ABS anti-lock brakes, power steering, air conditioning and front fog lights all feature as standard on...

Data: 2008-08-17

16. Peugeot's greenest LCV just got greener

Sezione: Commercial vehicles

...CO2 emissions and fuel consumption to 116 g/km and 64.2 mpg in the combined cycle.Available in a single specification, the Peugeot Bipper S 1.4 HDi 70 2-Tronic comes as standard with electric front windows, remote control central locking with separate cab & cargo area locking, Automatic door locking over 12 mph and electric heated door mirrors for a...

Data: 2008-08-17

17. Will Power primed for Kentucky Derby

Sezione: Indycar

...sits 11th in the series standings but has shown speed that has been the match of the front-runners on road and street courses. Luck, however, has not been with Power of late, with electrical problems in Watkins Glen and a broken suspension bolt in Edmonton denying Power two top five finishes.With four points scoring races remaining in the 2009 IndyCar Series...

Data: 2008-08-08

18. Nissan previews next generation environmental vehicles

Sezione: Eco Cars

Nissan today unveiled all-electric and original hybrid electric prototype vehicles, both powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries. Under the NISSAN GT 2012 business plan, the company has committed to zero-emission vehicle leadership, and has announced plans to introduce an all-electric vehicle in 2010 and mass market globally in 2012.Electric Vehicle...

Data: 2008-08-07

19. 2009 Cadillac CTS-Overview

Sezione: Auto news

...standard.  Large diameter, ventilated discs are fitted, front and rear, with cast iron callipers and twin, 42mm pistons (front) and single 45 mm pistons (rear). New CTS employs an electric push-button parking brake.As expected on a premium luxury sport saloon, the 2009 Cadillac CTS features numerous electronic chassis and engine control systems that are...

Data: 2008-08-07

20. Beijing Olympics debut for Chery hybrid vehicles co-developed with Ricardo

Sezione: Fleet and rental

...“Olympics Green Messengers”, these vehicles are some of China’s first hybrid vehicles and will go into full production in the months following the games With its expertise in hybrid electric vehicles and its wide-ranging skills in systems integration and vehicle control and electronics, Ricardo was a natural choice of engineering partner for Chery when the...

Data: 2008-08-07