Auto Sport 7: May 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

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Mazda RX-9 uses technology from Toyota

Mazda aggressively developing its technology, including next-generation car model RX-9. That said, according to international reports, sportcar uses a rotary engine that Mazda's unique and never been used in the model RX3. In fact, the heart pacemaker is ever won the Le Mans 24 endurance race at 1991 with the Mazda 787B.

Only, rotary engine RX-9 in this brand-new environmentally friendly hybrid alias, while the electric motor borrowed from Toyota. The two principals last year signed a cooperation.

However, a report from Motor Trend magazine America that leaked from Toyota's just part of the electric motor. Although the hybrid, the RX-9 will continue to use gasoline engines. In fact mentioned, the possibility of rotary engine will be equipped with technology such as KERS in F1, whose function is to charge the battery when deceleration occurs.

New Great Wall Wingle double cabin

Great Wall Motor to certification Euro5 for a double cabin pickup, Wingle diesel marketed in Europe and Australia. The factory in Baoding Great Wall is producing Wingle diesel starting August 2010. The plan, in 2011 will produce up to 140,000 units per year.

Wingle gasoline engine has been certified the same from the European Union since last year. Currently, the pickup of the rear similar to the Isuzu D-Max is sold in Italy, Romania, and Australia. Three other models of the Great Wall that has been certified emission standards are similar and Coolbar sedans and SUVs Florid Hover 5.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Citroen C-Zero : Specifications, Review, Features

The Geneva Auto Show 2011 which was conducted in March 2011 saw the entrance of many famous auto manufacturers to the world of Eco-friendly (zero-emission) vehicles. Among them, the new zero emission vehicle C-Zero from French automobile maker Citroen gained everyone's attention. The new Citroen C-Zero is a 100% Electric Car which produces zero emissions and is almost silent on the move. The C-Zero utilizes high energy density Lithium-Ion batteries with greater range. This new technology allows charging of the battery at any time whatever the initial charge state of the battery. The C-Zero is easy to charge using an ordinary plug.

100% Electric Means Zero Emission
Less is definitely more in the Citroen C-Zero - being 100% electric, it has no need for a noisy conventional engine, transmission or fuel tank - and all these adds up to zero Emissions.

Charge While You Ride
Another striking feature of Citroen C-Zero is that if you slow down the car, the Advanced Electric Motor acts as a generator, putting charge back into the batteries. So there is no chance of vehicle breakdown due to low charge.

Perfect City Car
The Citroen C-Zero is very compact with a tiny turning circle of just 9 metres. But once you step inside, you will find generous room for four, plus large luggage space. This is partly possible because C-Zero is an electric car to its core, so the structure was designed from the start to house the batteries under the hood. This also ensures maximum safety in case of a collision and a low centre of gravity for great handling.
There is also room for all the features such as ABS with Electronic Break Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and a full quota of airbags.All these peculiarities makes C-Zero the perfect city car.

Drive It Just Like Any Other Car
Anyone used to driving an ordinary automatic transmission car will find Citroen C-Zero much familiar. It has two pedals and a lever with four positions. Put the lever in 'D' mode for drive.
Once fully charged, Citroen C-Zero can run a distance of 93 miles. The top speed of C-Zero is 80 mph. Charging C-Zero is very easy. A full charge takes approximately 7 hours, which can be done overnight or while parked during work. There is an alternate quick charge system, which enables 80% of battery to be charged in just half an hour. The cost of recharging C-Zero is minimal, making it far more economical each mile than a similar sized petrol car.

Colours
Citroen C-Zero comes in 7 elegant colours:

Antarctica White
Lips Red
Sunshine Yellow
Pearl White (Perlescent)
Black (Perlescent)
Raspberry Red (Metallic)
Cool Silver (Metallic)

CITROEN C-ZERO SPECIFICATIONS
MAX. POWER	49kW @ 3000rpm
MAX. TORQUE	180Nm @ 2490rpm
POWER SYSTEM	Electric
EURO STANDARD	5
MAX. SPEED	80
0-62 mph (secs)	15.9
STEERING	Electric Power Steering
TYRES	Front :- 145/65 R15 Rear :- 175/55 R15
BRAKES	Front:- Ventilated Disc Rear :-Drums
CO2 EMISSIONS(g/km)	0
L x W x H (mm)	3475 x 1475 x 1600
WHEELBASE (mm)	2550
KERB WEIGHT (kg)	1120
TURNING CIRCLE (m)	9
BOOT SPACE (L)	166

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