Ferrari 599 Hybrid Preset at Geneva on Maret

ALL will change over time. So it is with Ferrari which must follow the current trend pouring hybrid vehicles being swept blantika automotive world. During his debut Formula 1 race car 2010 Ferrari F10, CEO Luca de Montezemolo revealed that 599 production versions will be a hybrid version of the hybrid present in Geneva Motor Show next 4-14 Maret.

Ferrari 599 Hybrid is still shrouded in mystery, but the word circulated that the Ferrari was to test a hybrid in June, but details of 599 indicates a falling stick with its V12 engine with a feature version of KERS highway.

The benefits of this device is estimated to increase fuel efficiency by 40%. Or details 'save' from 3.7 km / liter to 5.9 km / liter. It's still sad, but it was tolerable and understandable to see the power of the engine that can reach 612hp.

However, since the average vehicle owner Ferrari is run by only tens of kilometers per month, this seems more appropriately referred to as an experiment in high-tech machines than for fuel economy.

Other news is the debut of the 599XX. The seven owners of these cars will get the first chance to drive vehicles that dreams Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. Arriving at the circuit, the owner will be matched with an individual vehicle.

Then the owner and the car was introduced and assisted diakrabkan with each instructor before they are released on the track. The problem is not 599XX vehicle safety standards berhomologasi with racing. He created only for the use of the highway.

GM Production Own Electric Vehicle Hybrid Motor

General Motor (GM) will expand the development capabilities of their own electric vehicle with the first car manufacturer in the United States (U.S.) that designs and manufactures motors litrik for hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid in the future.

GM has stated that their first electric motor to start in the rear-wheel drive system two-mode hybrid (rear-wheel drive Two-mode hybrid system). This new system uses a unique two-motor design and the combustion engine to provide fuel efficiency pebaikan compared with two-mode hybrid technology used in vehicles GM pickups and SUVs today.

Is GM will use the next-generation Two-mode hybrid system on the pickups and SUVs seem still to be seen, but the idea applies to the Cadillac sporty rear-wheel drive hybrid seems a very smart idea.

Electric motors will be manufactured in the U.S. and GM has invested for more than U.S. $ 246 million to realize it.

Kia Ray Hybrid Concept Will Present in Chicago Auto Show

KIA Motors is currently preparing their new concept car that will be displayed at the Chicago Auto Show 2010. The figure in the vehicle named Kia Ray in the form of the official release has a unique taillights.

Kia Ray is the vehicle plug-in hybrid that is a picture of Kia's green programs in the future. Platform concept would seem hibryd used Kia models that will come, but it is unlikely that vehicles will be the Kia design language that will come.

Kia Ray designed at Kia's American design studios released only in an illustration. There's no other details about this vehicle and it seems we must wait until the Chicago Auto Show going to get any further to what is really shown by Kia through Ray Plug-in hybrid it.

But most likely, will carry the Kia Ray drive system similar to that used by Kia Blue-will. We tungu it.

Mitsubishi Evo XI Hybrid Engine Only

FIRST time that comes to mind when hearing the word 'Mitsubishi Evolution' is equipped with turbo-powered engine almost 300hp, double clutch, all-wheel drive vehicles to the rally and a series of DNA technology thrill. But news that appears states that Mitsubishi plans to launch next-generation Lancer Evolution uses only hybrid engine.

If the battery can not be considered performance, then it is a false assumption though not entirely wrong. The reason is explained how the news system of all-wheel drive hybrid vehicles into a special potion.

This is not just a motor that provides energy assistance to the gasoline engine. According to the rumor that the hybrid drive system to channel the energy 63hp electric motor to the front wheels only, while the gasoline engine turbo 320hp rear wheel rotation handle.

That is, if both are active then the total energy obtained is 350hp. Power was quite capable of launching vehicles to touch 96.5 km / h in 4.5 seconds, or about 0.4 seconds faster than the current generation Evolution.

In addition, these settings allow hybrid Evo XI driven by electricity only at a certain distance. Electric motors are also able to contribute forces to help make torque at low speed acceleration, similar to hybrid technology applications in the Lexus GS and LS series.

Mitsubishi Evo XI also reported to be carrying the active steering and active roll control suspension. Both these features intended to increase the agility of the vehicle. Meanwhile, for the brutal menjinakan yag engine power distributed to the rear wheels, Evo XI equipped with a new version of active yaw control system is electronically controlled.

E-Tron Audi Second Generation Coming in Detroit

Car is named 'Showcar Detroit Audi e-Tron' (DSA e-Tron). He called the new variant for electric vehicle e-Tron next generation. Previously Audi has confirmed that about 1,000 e-Tron will be made.

DSA e-Tron coupe comes with a style more traditional and set himself apart from the e-tron'reguler '. Besides, he's just using two units of electric motor that drives the rear wheels only. Not four as in the previous e-Tron.

The two electric motors, capable of providing 150kW (201bhp) with a torque of 2.650Nm although Audi chose to measure the total torque at the wheels that is actually closer to between 200-300Nm), the new concept of e-Tron DSA is designed to be able to accelerate from 0 -- 100 km / h in just 5.9 seconds.

Di'pantek speed 'at 200 km / h, and thanks to the spontaneous torque provided by electric motors, these vehicles can be raced from 60 to 120 km / h in just 5.1 seconds.

With a weight weighing 1.350kg, DSA e-Tron gives 40:60 weight distribution thanks to 400kg lithium-ion batteries mounted on the front of the rear wheels. To keep the weight does not increase, this vehicle uses Audi's Space Frame (ASF) which combined aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber mix.

According to Audi, e-Tron variant last able to travel 250km for charging the battery once. The battery is fully charged will return after he was in-charge for 11 hours.

Electro-mechanical brake system allows the recovery of his better energy with a hydraulic brake KALIPER fixed 'dead' on the front axle and two braking KALIPER 'floating' electrically driven at the rear axle.

KALIPER 'floating' is electrically activated considered better than a mechanical system or a hydraulic mechanism, to eliminate friction when the brakes are not used. Because apart from the brake pedal, the electric motor E-Tron can turn deceleration energy into electricity to help restore energy that has been used.

Like the concept of e-Tron before, DSA e-Tron uses 19-inch wheel diameters of 35 bars, wrapped in 235/35 tires dimension front and 255/35 at the rear. But not yet known whether Audi would put this vehicle in production lines or will be made of 1,000 units.

Honda CR-Z Is Too Greesy as Hybrid

Honda released a production version of the CR-Z hybrid them. His figure is almost identical to the concept presented at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. This vehicle will be launched in Japan with a 1.5-liter engine i-VTEC-powered 112bhp at 6.000rpm combined with electric motors powered 10kW (13.4 bhp).

Gasoline engine can produce maximum torque of 145Nm at 4.800rpm, while the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system it 7.000rpm contribute to 77Nm. After that energy channeled into the transmission 6-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission model. Parties Honda CR-Z claims he Acceleration 0-100 km / h within 9.7 seconds.

As hybrid vehicles, which is important in the CR-Z is the fuel consumption. According to Honda, this hybrid to record their latest figures 13.1 km / liter in the city and 15.6 km / liter on the highway.

This is a number that is far from good in the other vehicle hybrid status, especially compared to the Toyota Prius that can carve performance 25.6 km / liter. Honda CR-Z is only superior in the matter of speed.

Vehicle length dimension 4.080mm, 1.740mm wide and 1.395mm are high, offers three driving modes, driving Eco, Normal and Sport driving driving. To distinguish what mode was used, the driver can feel and see the different colors that illuminate the instrument cluster that can be changed according to the driving mode.

In the Japanese market later, Honda CR-Z will be offered in two options namely caste 'Alpha' and 'Beta', but did not mention what features distinguish between the two.

Aston Martin Won't to Hybrid Except Lagonda

While Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW hybrid technology to investigate mobi their sporting cars, Aston Martin was actually set aside for technology products. Aston Martin CEO Dr Ulrich Bez told Auto Telegraaf newspaper that hybrid technology can not meet the expectations of customers. "However Lagonda, might be an appropriate model for this technology," said Bez.

Despite the poor response SUVs like the concept shown at Geneva Motor Show last year, Aston Martin remains committed to revive the Lagonda in the years to come.

"SUV first shown at the Geneva Motor Show is just a concept and we are still conducting research and feasibility studies," said the Aston Martin Sales Manager for Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, Marcel Fabris.

"If this project is continued, the possibility of launching Lagonda model can be implemented most quickly in the next 2012 years," he added.

In an interview with Auto Telegraaf, Mr Bez suggests that hybrid models can be present in the range of Lagonda models. In other words, specifically for Lagonda, the use of hybrid engines could still be possible.

For SUV vehicles, this technology is very possible for Lagonda. Hybrid technology can help improve efficiency as practiced by Lexus and Land Rover.

Microturbines Technology

Capstone Turbine Corporation hybrid electric car show high performance CMT-380 in the event the Los Angeles Auto Show. This car carried the microturbine technology-powered C30 is capable of 40.2 hp increase cruising range electric vehicle (EV) of traditional batteries.

Capstone parties declared supercar is still in experimental stage and to reach speeds 60mil/jam (96.5 km / h) achieved in just 3.9 seconds with top speeds reaching more than 240km/jam. Cruising power can reach more than 800km with a single fuel tank.

Vehicles that have lower emissions is packaged in a cool body bertampilan Factory Five Racing GTM. C30 Capstone Microturbine, can be combined with diesel engines and bio-diesel and had to meet stringent emission requirements set by the California Air Resources Board or the EPA 2010.

Lithium polymer battery cells CMT-380's can be charged at home or at public charging stations, and

according to Capstone, this sports car can be operated with a 100% electric power up to 128km so far.

When the battery has reached the state must undergo replenishment, C30 Capstone microturbine

vehicles running at the same time acting to recharge the battery to increase gas mileage up to around 800km. According to the manufacturer, microturbine C30 diesel does not require much maintenance compared to conventional combustion engine and very low emissions.

Capstone Microturbine CMT-380 carrying an electrical generator and turbine components are installed together with tungal axis, where this component is supported by air bearings (air bearings) so no any fluid lubricates and cools the microturbines, so no more need for regular oil changes encountered on conventional machines.

The concept of microturbine electric hybrid vehicle was developed by Chief Creative Director of the video game publisher Electronic Arts named Richard Hilleman who has the support of Capstone Turbine.

"Not only are the cars look great, but very fun to drive. Lightweight turbine engine maintenance and high efficiency make us free from stress. Want a hybrid like what else?" Hilleman boasted.

"CMT-380 is perfect for individuals who want to get all of that, high performance but also both concerned with social issues such as reducing greenhouse emissions and limit our dependence on the domestic foreign oil," he explained.

Capstone Microturbines have been installed at bus-electric hybrid buses, trolleys and transit shuttle

throughout the world, including the hybrid buses which today operates in major cities in the U.S. like New York, Baltimore and Charlotte and major cities of the world such as London, Tokyo, Paris, Rome and Auckland.

"The market is not Capsone vehicle for new markets," said Capstone President & CEO Darren Jamison. "In fact, a hybrid electric vehicle applications has always been part of Capstone's vision since the company was founded in 1988. Microturbines Capstone's first designed and manufactured, integrated into automotive applications," said Jamison.

Capston CMT-380, he continued, is a fun hybrid cars with extraordinary performance. This vehicle is not a business plan to start producing Capstone complete cars. Production is limited and demo CMT-380 and Langford hybrid Whisper intended to demonstrate the technology and the proposed use as an additive microturbine distance range electric vehicle.