Showing posts with label hybrid vehicles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hybrid vehicles. Show all posts

It's great inovation! Changing Heat Muffler to be electric

Powerful General Motors recieved a huge grant from the authorized Government of the United States, now it boost to develop dinamic automotive technologies for the more fuel-efficient consumption. One of the advanced technologies that are exactly still developed in the research and being expected to be used commercially is to change the exhaust heat of muffers into electricity.

Furthermore, abundant energy can be really stored or used directly for amazing hybrid cars. Even it is still using on conventional engine cars, it is used directly as a great source of power to operate the audio, air conditioning and other equipment.

When this abundant heat is wasted through engine of exhaust just left and not been widely used. Which it is considered as the most practical way to be possibly produced commercially and are turning it into electrical energy.

The accurate method is to use a mixture of metal (alloy), which was called "shape memory alloy" (SMA). Hopefully, this brilliant concept immediately headed to the prototype stage that can generate beneficial electricity.

How is that strong metal can convert beneficial heat into electricity? "When the SMA wires heated, there was expansion. When it is cool (cool with air blow), stiffness and reduced cable back into shape, "said January Aase, Director of the GM Vehicle Development Research Laboratory. "Furthermore, the cable reels are physically changing the used drive electric generators and it can be really used for filling the battery," added Jan.
He further pointed out that the generated electric power can be used as a source of driving a hybrid car. Even it is for a conventional engine - motor fuel - used as a replacement alternator. Thus, to obtain power no longer need to charge produced power of strong machine.

qualified Toyota Racing Development (TRD) touch for elegant Toyota Prius

LAS VEGAS - Popularity of advanced technology of hybrid car becomes increasingly easy meal for the creative modifier, including home modifications officially a car manufacturer. Elegant Toyota, one of them, offer the amazing Prius at SEMA Show 2010 event with an official modification package from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). This fantastic product was named as Prius PLUS.


Unfortunately, this time TRD do not touch the heart pacemaker.of Best-selling hybrid car in the world and it just got a bandage body kit, sports suspension settings, as well as alloy wheels and larger tires to support for better control.

There are seven sections provided by TRD's aerodynamics package, ranging from the complicated spoiler for the front and rear bumpers, sideskirt, to the rear diffuser. Based on amazing Toyota, wrapping body kit does not influenced coefficient of wind resistance owned by Prius, which means to be fixed for 0.25 cd.

Prius PLUS 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels is fitted by racing-style low-profile tires wrapped in size 215/45 R17 with wheel alignment angles which it can be arranged. As a result, the distance of departure can be added without barriers affect play (rolling resistance).

To improve control, it is fitted as part of the foot shorter and sporty character. Toyota claims, the lower center of gravity of gravity provides better capabilities in this fantastic car in turn and make the steering more responsive. PLUS Prius is also equipped by stabilizer bar in the rear suspension to reduce the symptoms of body roll and the car remains stable during quick maneuvering.

As for the complete modification package, carpet in the cabin Prius embroidered by "PLUS" as the logo on the door behind him.

Currently, TRD is also preparing the package of "PLUS" for other elegant hybrid models from powerful Toyota. For comprehensive information revealed, PLUS Prius went on fantastic sale in early April 2011 in Japan.

Amazing Toyota Prius Production exactly Starts Again Monday Tomorrow

Tokyo - After nearly two weeks of bad news hit, Fascinating Toyota finally got good news. Japanese giant car manufacturer today officially announced it will resume production at Toyota Motor Kyushu Tsutsumi and exactly starting Monday (28 / 3) tomorrow. Each major plant produces the Toyota Prius and the Lexus 250h and 250h HS CT.

This is for the first time Toyota firmly announce their production date back. Over the last two weeks, they admitted not knowing how long the production process is stopped temporarily.




Autoevolution.com page write a short description of elegant Toyota mentioning some facilities still in operation after March 28. But the factory that produces important parts for the powerful vehicles it sells in local and foreign markets may return to its activities since last week.

Double disaster, earthquake and tsunami, on 11 March, is quite affecting the performance of powerful Toyota. It plans the launching of new fantastic models of the Prius hybrid, the Prius wagon, which should be launched late next month had to postponed.

In addition, Toyota said Toyota's operations in North America is likely to be truly affected by events taking place in Japan. Toyota in North America uses about 500 suppliers in charge of supplying a major variety of parts for production.

Apparently Mitsubishi keep manufacturing fantastic Evo X

TOKYO - Last month, Magnificent Mitsubishi made wonderful surprise by officially announcing the temporary cessation of production of one of the most famous sports cars in the world, elegant Mitsubishi Evo. The announcement caused great reaction among automotive enthusiasts. As a result, outstanding manufacturers from Japan, said it would continue production Evo X as Amazing MItsubishi prepares the more fantastic successor.


Global product director at Mitsubishi, Gayu Eusegi, said initially they did intend to stop the production of terrefic Evo. The convincing reason, Mitsubihsi really want to focus on developing technology-based products EV (Electric Vehicle).

But brilliant President CEO of Mitsubishi, Osamu Masuko, decide about the future of Evo. "Production of Lancer Evolution X today will continue,"he said as quoted from usegi in autoevolution.com pages. "As a advanced successor, we set a very different model from the side view as well as reliable performance."

"MMC (Mitsubishi Motor Company) will maintain the Lancer Evolution sedan because this elegant model became an icon of our success in international markets," he added. "We will build an all-new models as future generations."

Official page of Autocar writes if the next-generation Evo will be strengthened by diesel-electric hybrid engine. This is done to meet the extraordinary demands of Mitsubishi cars, economical and low emission.

The mechanics of elegant Mitsubishi reportedly is developing a machine combining a diesel engine with an electric motor of big torque which Evo XI will be able to run 0-100 km / h less than 5 seconds, but with emission levels below 200g/km.

This great performance will be exactly supported by the latest four-wheel drive system, the S-AWC, braking and traction control.

It will be! Land Rover officially Launches Land Rover Diesel Hybrid in Upcoming March

London - British car manufacturer, Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), will officially launch the powerful Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Land Rover for diesel hybrid plug-in on the amazing mat of Geneva Auto Show 2011, March. Elegant SUV is claimed to be fuel efficient and low emissions.

As offcially reported by thegreencarwebsite.co.uk, wonderful Thursday (17 / 2), JLR claimed efficient fuel consumption of this Land Rover is 58 miles per gallon (mpg) or it is about 24.43 kilometers per liter on city streets and highways.

"The admitable level of emissions by only 89 grams per kilometer or less, the same as the Toyota Prius," said a trusted source at the outstanding manufacturer.

Powerful Land Rover's diesel hybrid SUV is actually built to be based on Range Rover Sport. Car power source comes from the powerful electric motor and a conventional diesel engine 3000 cc TDV6.
JLR mentions the ZF automatic transmission with eight levels of fantastic acceleration.

One significant advantage is offered by JLR, the amazing car is capable of racing with the power of electric motors. It's coverage when using stun power reached for 20 miles or 32 kilometers.

Being armed by the power of electric motor and a conventional engine, this powerful SUV can sped up to 120 ml per hour or about 192 kilometers per hour (kpj). While cruising with a blend of energy sources that - ie when the battery electric motor and energic fuel tank is fully charged, in all the significant content - reach 1104 kilometers.

Fastest Hybrids Car in the world is claimed by Vermont RS III

Stuttgart - probably automotive anthusiasts do not believe, but this is in fact, a magnificent hybrid car roadster, the fantastic Veritas RS III, capable of racing up very quickly to 330 kilometers per hour (kpj). In fact, the extraordinary acceleration from rest to a fantastic speed of 100 kpj (sprint) taken within 3.1 seconds or 0.1 seconds a drift just slower than the standard auto version.




As officially reported by worldnewsco.com, Tuesday (15 / 3), a magnificent car made by established Vermot AG - a German sports car manufacturer - has undergone some complicated speed testing at the hard circuit Nurburgring, Germany. "This terrefic car is owned by BMW's powerful V10 engine with a accepted capacity of 5000 cc and powered by 507 horsepower," the page was written.

However, additional thanks to an electric motor with a capacity of 105 kilowatts, the total power generated powerful and fast Veritas RS III to 600 horsepower. Only, the weight increases because of the additional 500 pounds of lithium ion batteries that store energy source stun.

Thus, when it's compared to conventional-engined version of the standard speed is more than 10 kpj. Still, this amazing car still be the fastest among other excellent hybrid variants.

Another advantage is the prospective technology offered Vermot Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS). Progressive Technology is able to recycle the energy that should be wasted when braking into a new power to charge the electric motor. As a result, agile drivers do not have to worry about running out of electric motors would come up short stun source.

Strong Vermot claim, if the agile driver wants to drive using only the electric motor only they can cover the accounted distance by 50 kilometers. In fact, as the car sped with maximum speed.

James Bond Apparently Use Lexus Hybrid

London - What do you think of exciting Adventure , beautiful women, high-tech gadgets, and of course the sophisticated luxury car man. That's what we often see in movies British secret agent James Bond known by the code of 007.

God knows how many cars have been used in the James Bond film. Alfa Romeo GTV6, AMC Hornet, Jep Cherokee, Aston Martin DB5, Audi A6, Bentley Mulsanne Turbo, BMW Z8, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette C4, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Mercedes-Benz 300SL convertible, Rolls Royce Phantom, Saab 900 Turbo are partly among others.



Well, now middle-idolized hybrid car. Is Bond going to use this environmentally friendly car in the movie? It turned out that in everyday life. Daniel Craig, the actor does not use the Aston Martin DBS which he drives in the movie Quantum of Solace. Actor born in Cheshire, England, 42 years, just choose another car.

Page celebritycarsblog.com as cited autoevolution.com, Tuesday (25 / 1), displays photos Craig has just come out of the Lexus RX 450 hybrid version. This car is popular among the middle of Hollywood celebrities.

RX 450h Lexus Hybrid Drive system using a gasoline engine 3.5-liter V6 is claimed to be very efficient. It is combined with the new inverter more efficiently, so that it has a total power output of 295 hp and 234 lb-ft Torque.

Will this cars used by 007's included into his latest film launched end of 2011 later?

Kia Motor take parts to fill golden market share of US hybrid cars

CHICAGO, WEDNESDAY - KIA car as one famous automobile manufacturer from Korea, Kia Motors Corp., took the golden opportunity over the unpredictable withdrawal of amazing Toyota hybrid vehicles in the U.S.. Authorized KIA Motor definitely plans to enter its first hybrid car in the U.S. planned to be officially launched later this year.

"Wonderful KIA hybrid car will exactly arrive in the U.S. before the end of the year and it will be available to consumers," said Alex Fedorak, who served as Authorized Director of Communications KIA Mobil, on the sidelines of the auto show in exotic Chicago, USA, on Wednesday (10 / 2).




Fedorak did not specify exactly when available-proven KIA hybrid cars would arrive and whether the KIA car will be similar to the terrefic concept car called the "Ray" is on extraordinary display at the auto show.

"I can not give details," said Fedorak. Market-efficient cars and environmentally friendly energy continues to grow in the U.S.. That is one good market opportunities for magnificent KIA Automobiles.

Because of all this, the potential market is always dominated by established Toyota and Honda as well as outstanding domestic manufacturers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler.

KIA Mobil officials say, the continous development of hybrid vehicles is done by the KIA car along with other Korean authorized car manufacturer, Hyundai.

"Environmentally friendly vehicle is not just limited to the formal statement. Ray as complicated product of KIA car combines modern cars and also environmentally friendly to be environmentally conscious consumers, "said Peter Schreyer, chief designer of Kia cars for the U.S..

Terrefic KIA Motors electric car designed for Ray drive definitely capable of reaching speeds up to more than 80 miles on a single charge. KIA car Ray was spent 1.16 liters of gasoline to agressively travel as far as 100 kilometers.

New Demands

Meanwhile, a credible group of law firm consisting of 22 office law firm that came from 16 states will bring a national class action at once against Toyota Motor Corp. Toyota has been hurt by official allegations of millions of dollars because it has withdrawn a massive car to the garage to do repairs .

P Tim Howard, a recognized law professor from Northeastern University who led the Consortium Action Lawyers for Toyota, say, 8 million units of powerful vehicles to be repaired because the gas pedal of his Toyota in complicated trouble and has caused a collective loss of the potential owners of more than 2 billion U.S. dollars.

The group said the official hearings have been scheduled in the District Court of remarkable San Diego on 25 March.

Honda

second largest car manufacturer of Japan's cherry country, "Honda", also plans to improve the 400,000 cars because of problems in his air sac (airbags). Honda Management, said that air bags can explode and spray iron debris which those could endanger lives.

continous Improvement was related to the unpredictabale destruction of Honda cars since late 2008 that included her popular models such as Accord and Civic. Type of the elegant cars sold in Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, and Australia.

Massive Withdrawal of the car covers 437,763 cars from a few excellent models made in 2001 and 2002, particularly in exotic North America region. Which also includes species which were very popular family cars such as the Odyssey and CR-V.

Honda said already there were 12 accidents causing injuries and one person dead. However, since last year, there is no report about the accident.

consumer doubts about Car repair increasingly adds to the security of the powerful cars manufactured by Japanese. In fact, the remarkable automotive industry is a key supporter of economic growth in the exotic country sakura. Moreover, beneficial aotomotive industry is a key supporter of economic growth in such sakura country.