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Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of the production battery-electric 2014 B-Class Electric Drive at the New York International Auto Show; a concept version had appeared last year at the Paris Motor Show. Acceleration from 0-60 mph is under 10 s, and the top speed is 100 mph (160 km/h). Earlier post.).
Availability begins in Spring 2014 at several Southern California Hyundai dealers. Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe.
Turbo TwinAir 105 HP engine for the 2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo sport mini. liter engine is 184 km/h (114 mph) and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 liter unit, the 2014 MiTo offers 4 other gasoline engines: 70 HP 1.4; Click to enlarge. Fiat is introducing a new two-cylinder 0.9 Top speed for the MiTo with the 0.9-liter
Citroën Cactus concept with Airbumps (not related to the Hybrid Air powertrain). At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën will showcase its Cactus C-segment concept car, featuring, among other technologies, the Hybrid Air powertrain co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. This mode is active up to 70 km/h (43 mph).
will showcase the MILA Blue vehicle concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. MILA Blue, the seventh concept vehicle in the MILA family , represents a new lightweight design approach. mph) can be done electrically using power from the vehicle’s 12V-based electric motor and start-stop system.
The new system, whereby the car automatically follows the vehicle in front in slow-moving queues up to 50 km/h (31 mph), will be ready for production in 2014. The traffic jam assistance technology will be part of Volvo Car Corporation’s new Scalable Product Architecture, SPA, which will be introduced in 2014. Earlier post.).
Infiniti unveiled the Q80 Inspiration concept car at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, it what it called a signal of its intent to break into the top tier of the premium sedan category; the concept will lead to a future model. Acceleration from 0-60 mph takes less than 4 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 155 mph (250 km/h).
The traffic jam assistant will step in when the vehicle is moving at speeds between 0 and 50 km/h (31 mph). The first generation of the traffic jam assistant is expected to enter series production in 2014. Developing a concept to ensure that the system’s functions operate reliably in all types of driving situation.
At the Manhattan stop on its year-long “Born Electric” World Tour, BMW i featured the BMW i8 Concept Roadster—shown for the first time in North America—and the BMW i3 Concept. i3 Concept. A single-speed gearbox sends the power to the rear wheels and accelerates the BMW i3 Concept to a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).
The i8 (left) and i3 Concepts. BMW unveiled the i3 and i8 Concepts in Frankfurt, providing a look at first electrically powered production cars from the new BMW i sub-brand, due to be launched as the BMW i3 in 2013 and the i8 in 2014. The 4-seat i3 Concept has a 200-liter (7 ft 3 ) luggage compartment. i3 Concept.
Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. The coupe represents a new evolutionary stage of the Sport quattro concept ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09
The A6 L e-tron PHEV concept. Audi is presenting the Audi A6 L e-tron concept at Auto China 2012 in Beijing. In electric mode, the Audi A6 L e-tron concept can travel up to 80 km at a constant speed of 60 km/h (37.28 The Audi A6 L e-tron concept delivers sporty performance. The first product will be the A3 e-tron in 2014.
Making its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014 will be the updated 2015 BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will include the X3 xDrive28d, the first BMW Advanced Diesel X3 model for the US. The X3 xDrive28d will accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just under eight seconds. BMW Concept X5 eDrive.
DELIVER will have its world premiere at FISITA World Automotive Congress, which starts on 2 June 2014 in Maastricht (NL). With a flexible ergonomic cabin concept and removal of the B pillar on the curb side, there is a decrease in both workload and the duration of the delivery process itself. The DELIVER project ends in October 2014.
In addition, the automaker is presenting two concepts based on the Qoros 3: the Cross Hybrid Concept and the Estate Concept. These units will meet the EU6 emissions standard which comes into effect in Europe in 2014. Qoros 3 Cross Hybrid Concept. Qoros 3 Estate Concept.
liter engine accelerates the Audi A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10.9 seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h and a top speed of 213 km/h (133 mph). seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph), average fuel consumption of 4.3
Audi has built two technology studies with the “electric biturbo” technology it is developing ( earlier post ): the Audi A6 TDI concept is equipped with a new 3.0 a single turbo with supplementary electric compressor), while the Audi RS 5 TDI concept with a 3.0 Drivetrain of the RS 5 TDI concept with biturbo.
Among Volkswagen’s premieres at Auto China 2014 in Beijing was the MQB-based New Midsize Coupé concept car. Volkswagen said that the concept—a fusion of A and B segments—demonstrates the flexibility of the MQB toolkit. New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept. New Midsize Coupé, four-door design concept.
Since launch in 2014, the battery capacity and range of the i3 has grown from the original 60Ah / 81 miles to 94Ah / 115 miles in 2017 and now 120Ah for 2019. When launched in 2014, the i3’s battery pack provided 60 Ah and 22.6kWh, while the second-generation battery introduced for 2017 offered a capacity of 94Ah and 33kWh.
At the Geneva Motor Show, Volkswagen will introduce the 4WD T-ROC SUV concept. In 2013, Volkswagen showed how a large SUV for the USA or China might look with the CrossBlue and CrossBlue Coupé concept vehicles ( earlier post , earlier post ); development of the production vehicle is ongoing. Sketch of the T-ROC. Click to enlarge.
Audi ran the latest generation of its Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept at the Sonoma Raceway in California, surpassing prior performance. In October 2014, an RS 7 nicknamed “Bobby” completed a driverless lap on the Hockenheimring at speeds up to 240 km/h (149.1 The RS 7 took just 2:01.01 minutes to complete the 4,050-meter (2.5
At the Auto Expo 2014 in New Delhi, Volkswagen is presenting an advanced version of the near-production concept of the Taigun SUV. The concept vehicle (weight: 998 kg / 2,200 lbs) accelerates to 100 km/h in 9.2 Top speed is 186 km/h (116 mph). Earlier post.) The four-seat Taigun is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter
Volkswagen has provided an update on its Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle ( earlier post ), now scheduled to arrive on the market in 2014. At the presentation of the concept in Germany earlier this year, VW had said the EV would launch on the market in 2013. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. On average, 45.8%
Further emphasizing its push towards production-ready piloted driving, Audi is showcasing a piloted driving version of its prologue concept hybrid—unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2014—at 2015 CES. Audi presented a prototype of the zFAS at the 2014 CES. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)
nanoFlowcell AG will unveil the QUANTiNO, the first QUANT low-voltage (48V) vehicle as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in two weeks. Top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph). The powertrain comprising the nanoFlow cell, buffer system and electric motors provides the QUANTiNO with a range of more than 1,000 km (621 miles). Earlier post.).
The new model belongs to efficiency class A and meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, which is not due to come into effect for all gasoline-engined vehicles until 1 September 2014. The B 200 Natural Gas Drive can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h (124 mph), and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 Location of the storage tanks.
If you’ve been napping the past couple months and missed these concepts, you may have missed a glimpse of the future of electric vehicles. As with all concepts, there is no guarantee they will be built or will look much like the concept once it arrives at your local dealership. With a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 Polestar 02.
In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. seconds, with a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph). Another key element of the body design concept is the innovative saloon-door-style door system featuring rear-hinged rear doors. to 100 km/h in 4.9
The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept rounded the 3.6 results of a gasoline-fueled 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept is based on a technical concept car that Audi presented in summer 2014 on the 25 th anniversary of the TDI engine. The competition concept car’s 3.0
The BMW Group will showcase five electric vehicles at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show including the North American premieres of the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, and a World Premiere vehicle that will be shown during the BMW Group press conference on Wednesday, 29 November. The BMW i3s accelerates from 0-60 mph in 6.8
The Tiguan GTE—a concept vehicle with a plug-in hybrid drive (160 kW / 218 PS of system power) ( earlier post )—offers an outlook on future development of the best-selling SUV. In 2014, more than 500,000 Tiguan cars were produced—9% more than in the prior year. Tiguan GTE. TSI with 115 kW) and an electric motor.
BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). 75 mph) and a range of up to 35 kilometers (approx. BMW eDrive.
2014 Mazda3. Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. For the North American market, the 2014 Mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices: the currently-offered SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter liter gasoline engine, as fitted to the CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6.
In a demonstration of its ongoing development of advanced alternative powertrains, Audi unveiled the new h-tron quattro fuel cell concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Audi h-tron quattro concept combines an Audi fifth-generation fuel cell stack delivering up to 110 kW with a power-optimized 1.8
The GLA, which will go on sale in 2014, is Mercedes-Benz’ first entry into the fast-growing compact SUV segment. These e.g. include a multi-level door sealing concept, additional sealing of the joint between the tailgate and the roof and side seals on the tailgate. Earlier post.) Pricing is still to be announced.
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. The hybrid offers silent start and electric driving for a limited distance at speeds up to about 35 km/h (22 mph). l/100 km (54.7 mpg US) NEDC.
The BMW M550d xDrive Sedan, the most fuel-efficient of the new series, accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). liter diesel engine features a novel tie rod concept for the assembly of the main bearing caps and cylinder head. Average fuel consumption is 6.3
The concept was presented at two recent international conferences, and has been described in several recent papers. It also allows for relatively rapid monitoring of large systems: At present, the 3 mph top speed of the device is imposed by the propulsion motors, not the detector itself, so faster surveying is possible. Ben-Mansour, R.
The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2014 Mazda6 also will be the first production vehicle to feature Mazda’s capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system called i-ELOOP, featuring a new 25V variable voltage alternator. Click to enlarge.
The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h / 62 mph in 7.0 seconds on the way to a top speed of 235 km/h / 146 mph (automatic: 230 km/h / 143 mph). The BMW 228i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds on the way to a top speed of 130 mph/210 km/h or 155 mph/250 km/h. liters, or 41.3 - 39.2
Scheduled to go on sale in the third quarter of 2014, the Soul EV will be Kia’s first battery-electric car sold in the US. Kia also highlighted its Niro hybrid concept along with the 2014 Optima hybrid at the event. Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the 2015 Soul EV at the Chicago Auto Show.
The e-Golf is due to go on sale in select states in the fourth quarter of 2014. The e-Golf accelerates from 0 - 25 mph (40 km/h) in 4.2 seconds and from 0-60 mph in approximately 10.4 Top speed is electronically limited to 87 mph (140 km/h). Charging concept and equipment. Powertrain. kW onboard charger.
The 2014 Camry in Europe is benefitting from a new, Euro V-compliant, 4-cylinder, 1,998 cc, 16v, DOHC petrol engine mated to a 6-speed Multi-mode automatic transmission which replaces the existing 2.0-liter seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). seconds, and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). l/100 km (32.7
billion) to be invested by 2014 supports the H2moves project together with national funds from the Norwegian Transnova program and the Danish EUDP programme as well as industry contributions. Earlier post.) This collaborative public private partnership whose total budget amounts to €1 billion (US$1.26
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