Concept Car : GreenGT Concept 2011, Le Mans Racer, France

GreenGT Concept 2011, Le Mans Racer, France

Created by design students CCI Valenciennes in France, unveiled a prototype electric GreenGT Swiss company for Le Mans in 2011, I was able to provide an overall picture of production.

created to demonstrate its technological expertise GreenGT headquartered in Switzerland, knows a prototype electric car racing competition in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2011.

According to preliminary official sports cars are also limited production, with the only difference between the standard and racing with the software.

Sports car with body frame made of carbon fiber self-gass. %% U2013 takes the helm of two electric motors of 100 kilowatts production u2013 offer 350-400 hp and 2000 Nm torque approach. The implementation is at 00-60 mph in 4 seconds, top speed 171 km is limited to an estimated kmh / h (275).

The project created a number of students CCI Valenciennes (France).



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Concept Car : Hyundai IX Eco Car 2010

Hyundai introduced the 2010 car-IX Metro Convensia term in Korea Songdo City in Incheon, Korea. Low-emission cars running hybrid engines and produces only 80gm CO2 per kilometer than the hybrid vehicle can driven.The 6000rpm 93kW is to maximize, including fuel economy of 1-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, production and reduce fuel consumption. Gasoline engine driven by an electric motor of the generator supplements to become a super capacitor.

Concept Car : Citroen Survolt 2010

Increased further studies LEMON CITROËN’S of the original and distinctive electric cars, which began at a concept car Revolt Show in Frankfurt last year. Increases the ideas were implemented in his head is a radically new vision, a synthesis of glam-haute couture and fantasy with a stamp in motorsport.



The desire to get rid of the restrictions one’s to build the courage, and is written in the DNA LEMON CITROËN’S Break with convention, shaking changes to the rules and limits of observation, is a passionate brand of the issue during his 90-year history has never ceased to develop innovative components ahead of time. Increases in one of them. Contact Revolt of genetic material, and more sporting dimension mix extroverted.



Luxurious accessories that go on the computer CITROËN’S more cedar response of the universe, the car feels far too often in a bad mood. Minutes longer in existence, violates existing codes to launch a new kind of B-segment in style, sporty and stylish. In contrast to current trends and future scenarios show combines elegance and grace, charm and passion on the species, sublimation of nature, the transmission of electricity.



Innovative and sensual



The small size 3.85 m long, 1.87 wide and 1.20 m high% u2013 back for more sports car styling elements to a new and revolutionary.



Stylish front panel controls and a distinctive oval grille, a big house in the middle of a strike Double Chevron. car’s “look” fascinating and profound at the same time, attract and retain viewer’s the image viewer with the promise of the crime as quickly as possible. His thin, horizontal headlamps, which are inspired by high quality sports images, magnetic force, when to deliver the signature of the LED to a modern, innovative technology.



Increases miles to eat and move around on the street. Low and stylish, sensual contrasts and generous hood, carved items, rose arches, the promise of efficiency and excitement to stress.



Increases Survolt’s the flow of draft air is heavy and feelings of sexuality. It is a recognition of the speed, precision and vitality, which includes muscles, a strong and well defined elegant and luxurious. Light brand with a stylish spoiler Revolt references to motor sports.



Increases are innovative and effective but also capable of charm, her best assets on the stage and reveals the motor sports arena. It is a two-tone paint, shades of gray, pink and charcoal, and play materials and sizes. Step satin smooth curves and glossy, and finally break the traditional male sports codes. Additions to the work begun Revolt is on again a mix of both worlds, which appeared in opposition. Modesty prevented in order to improve the style, their own language.



The inclusion of materials such as aluminum and chromium, inevitably recall the luxury and sports cars. This adds the perfect combination of high fashion and fast cars that are same philosophy Union, and the revolt of the keys to productivity, quality and advanced technology.



Stylish Sports



Cab Survolt’s increase was designed for mobile and stationary arc between chromium and a beautiful glass ornaments. Motto further violation of luxury and combine with the world of sport.



The cockpit is resistant to two worlds, of course, developed. This connection produces organic universe, as well as technical and power, starts the season driver. Interior is designed with comfort and elegance of two people, making a great pleasure and a unique experience.



Car’s generous glass brings light and offer a sense of space, light sports cars today’s.



Transcendent and feelings



Time, fascinated by the mania of its innovative technology, the environment. How to revolt, mania run on electricity, the sports scores for environment and sustainable development links. But the world is a very rare breed, this technique, the federal government is incomprehensible. But the courage of the cedar and creates a breach of contract is more high. Impeccable green values in a movement, the joy of driving, emotion, performance and durability, all combines extreme comfort, and the machine is quiet in operation.



CEDAR offers a new vision of the car mania, exercise, in full conformity with its history of 90 years, a brand based on creativity and technological innovations .

Concept Car : Toyota Winglet Personal Transport Asistant

Toyota Winglet is a prototype of future personal transportation, Toyota motors has come up with their version of walking assistant. Named as Winglet, it’s a personal transport assistant and is ridden in standing position. It has an electric motor, two wheels and an internal sensor for monitoring the user position. The unique parallel link mechanism allows the users to go forward, backward, and it turns by a simple shift of body weight, thus it comes handy even in crowded places. It ensures stability by making power adjustments and sure is one good walking assistant and suits the purpose for moving around safely and freely. Innovation in personal transportation is good, but this kind of transport will make our generation less walk and fatter.

Concept Car : BMW Vision EfficientDynamics 2010

For decades, BMW has made the reduction of emissions and fuel consumption a key part of its product development strategy, just as enhancements to the dynamic ability of each BMW have been a lasting, sustained brand value. BMW’s EfficientDynamics engineering philosophy – the pursuit of an enhanced, athletic driving experience while simultaneously lowering the consumption and emissions of each vehicle – resulted in the most dramatic drop in fleet consumption of any automaker from 1990 through 2005, according to an Environmental Defense study.

Now, the BMW Vision concept car clearly demonstrates that the EfficientDynamics objectives are fully compatible when applied to a sports car. Conceived as a 2+2-seater with plug-in full-hybrid technology, this unique car combines the performance of a BMW M vehicle with a standard of fuel efficiency and emission management that exceeds even the current levels achieved by the latest small cars. This outstanding result is made possible by the combination of BMW ActiveHybrid components with an extremely economical combustion engine, and outstanding aerodynamic qualities.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is the result of a “clean-sheet” development process to ensure that the correct achievements were made in the areas of efficiency, driving pleasure, technology, and emotional design. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is the most comprehensive implementation of the EfficientDynamics philosophy seen so far. The powertrain provides a top speed limited electronically to 155 mph, with acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is 3.76 liters/100 kilometers, equal to 62.6 mpg, and the CO2 emission rating is 99 grams per kilometer. CO2 emission management is even more outstanding when driving in the all-electric mode after charging the battery from a plug-in source: Taking all emissions in the generation of electricity into account, as prescribed by the EU formula, the car’s emission rating is just 50 grams per kilometer.

Through this unique balance of driving pleasure and fuel efficiency, the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car clearly demonstrates the potential of BMW ActiveHybrid technology, which makes its world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and BMW ActiveHybrid 7 production models.

The power and performance are made possible by combining a fuel-efficient 3-cylinder turbodiesel with one electric motor on each axle. The intelligent combination of these units, together with precisely controlled energy management, simultaneously enhances the dynamic performance and the efficiency of the car. Overall system output is 356 horsepower, and peak torque is 590 lb-ft. The special arrangement of the two motors and diesel engine allows all-wheel drive when driving in all-electric mode. The result is minimum power loss and a harmonious transmission of the power available under all conditions.



In its design, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics for the first time conveys the dynamic look of a BMW sports car to a hybrid vehicle. Developed with decades of experience in Motorsport, the body of this unique sports car is a result of intelligent lightweight technology and aerodynamic efficiency. In the design of the interior, the focus was likewise on both the fascinating driving experience and, in particular, on transparent, hands-on technology and maximum reduction of weight.



Turbodiesel engine with unprecedented specific output



The combustion engine is a cutting-edge turbodiesel featured for the first time in the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. Displacing 1.5 liters on three cylinders, the engine consistently follows the downsizing principle of using a relatively small engine combined with a turbocharger to reduce fuel consumption.



Through its compact dimensions, the 3-cylinder fits conveniently in front of the rear axle like in an agile mid-engine sports car, despite the two seats at the rear. Fuel is injected by the latest generation of High Precision Direct Injection, and the turbocharger features variable intake geometry for maximum efficiency. Engine output is 163 hp with peak torque of 214 lb-ft.



The specific output of 109 hp per liter sets a new benchmark in diesel technology. The power delivered by the turbodiesel is conveyed to the rear axle by means of a double-clutch transmission (DCT). This advanced transmission technology, which already offers a particularly dynamic driving experience in BMW’s M3 and Z4 Roadster, allows the driver to shift gears without the slightest interruption of power. BMW Vision EfficientDynamics features a newly-developed version of BMW’s DCT with six speeds for maximum efficiency and flexibility.



Two electric motors for full-hybrid drive

The combustion engine is supplemented by two electric motors. Consistently applying the BMW ActiveHybrid philosophy, development engineers followed the principle of “Best of Hybrid,” choosing the optimum combination of a hybrid synchronous motor on the front axle and a full-hybrid system at the rear.



In this concept, the driver benefits from the efficiency of the electric motors over a far wider speed range than with a conventional hybrid car. The rear axle comes with a second-generation full-hybrid system corresponding to the technology in the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 production model. The compact electric motor positioned between the diesel engine and the DCT outputs a consistent 33 horsepower and is able to reach a peak of up to 51 hp. Maximum torque for the rear electric motor is 214 lb-ft, the power, either supporting the diesel engine or in all-electric motoring. When coasting or applying the brakes, the electric motor acts as a generator and feeds electric power to the lithium-polymer battery in the car. The electric energy developed in this way is therefore captured without any additional consumption of fuel through the principle of Brake Energy Regeneration. Energy wasted on the brakes of a conventional car is thus saved within the new power system for subsequent use in driving the car.



A second electric motor acts on the front axle. This engine, a hybrid synchronous motor, offers continuous output of 80 horsepower and peak torque of 162 lb-ft. Extra power of 112 horsepower is available for a period of up to 30 seconds, and, for a 10-second “burst,” the electric motor is able to develop 139 horsepower. The power is transmitted through a 2-stage, single-speed reduction gearbox.



BMW Vision EfficientDynamics is able to run completely under electric power, with the power of the turbodiesel engine alone, or through an infinite combination of the three power sources. Depending on driving conditions, the two electric motors may be used both for accelerating and for regenerating energy when applying the brakes and while coasting. This principle ensures efficient energy management, with the charge status of the lithium-polymer battery constantly remaining within the optimum range. When accelerating, the electric motors help to boost the car for even greater performance, ensuring immediate response and a significant reduction in fuel consumption. For a short time, such as in passing maneuvers, the cumulative maximum output of all three engines increases to 356 hp, with maximum torque generated by the three engines reaching 590 lb-ft.

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Lithium-polymer battery for electrical energy



The energy cells featured in BMW Vision EfficientDynamics are housed in a chassis element running from front to rear through the middle of the car. The front unit is the lithium-polymer complex, an ongoing development of the lithium-ion battery. Overall, BMW Vision EfficientDynamics comes with a total of 98 lithium-polymer cells, each offering a capacity of 30 amp/hours and developing continuous output of 600 Amps at a voltage of 3.7 V. For a period of 30 seconds, each cell is even able to develop maximum output of 1,200 Amps.



Serial arrangement of the lithium-polymer cells serves to generate nominal voltage of 364 volts, the gross storage capacity of the battery is 10.8 kW/h. With an unusually high discharge capacity of 80 percent, the battery delivers 8.6 kW/h for driving the car. This superior performance comes on overall weight of the entire energy storage system of just 187 lb. A further advantage is that through their optimum dimensions tailored to the specific qualities and features of the car, the lithium-polymer cells, together with the operating strategy chosen with a concept of “forward looking” energy management, reduces the thermal load acting on the battery to such an extent that there is no need for active cooling.



Plug-in solution: convenient charging of the electric power system from a conventional power socket.



Brake Energy Regeneration captures electric power generated while driving without additional fuel consumption, which is subsequently used to supply power to the electric motors and on-board network. A further option is to connect the lithium-polymer cells to a conventional power socket for a simple and efficient charge process, using a plug-in connector in the front-right wing of the car. Connected to a standard EU power outlet (220 V, 16 Amps), the system requires a maximum of 2 ½ hours to fully charge the lithium-polymer cells. And wherever a power source with higher voltage and amperage (380 V, 32 Amps) is available, the charge time is an even shorter 44 minutes.

Concept Car : Peugeot BB1

Peugeot’s new electric car

Concept Car : Land Rover SantaClaus Car

Land Rover SantaClaus Car from British Car Magazine

Concept car : Opel Flextreme GT/E 2010

The German automaker Opel will unveil a new electric concept car this March at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. According to the company’s first details, the Flextreme GT/E concept which will preview much of the company’s future thinking ideas in terms of design and engineering. Using green innovation and alternative propulsion, the concept is proof that size and comfort do not need to be sacrificed for a vehicle to be environmentally efficient.



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Concept car : Jeep Hurricane

Jeep Hurricane Concept Car powerful powertrain performance is an understatement considering the Jeep Hurricane. There are two 5.7- litre HEMI engines in the vehicle, one in the front and one in the back. Both engines deliver 335 horsepower and 500 N.m (370 lb-ft) of torque a total of 670 hp and 1000 N.m (740 lb-ft) of torque.

 

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Concept car : Metromorph Rides Up Vertically, Turns Balcony

 

Metromorph Rides Up Vertically, Turns Balcony

Concept car : Trabant P50

 

  

  

 

The Trabant P50 was the first type in the Trabant series which was manufactured by Sachsenring

P50 stands for passenger car with a cubic capacity of 500 m³. 131,440 examples were produced. The second Trabant edition was named “Trabant 600”. The significant distinguishing feature is the improved performance of the twin-cylinder two-stroke engine to 599 m³ with 23 HP. 106,626 examples were manufactured of that type. The most produced vehicle of Sachsenring’s vehicle series was the Trabant 601 with 2,818,547 examples. It entered mass production with 26 HP.

The successor model, the Trabant 1.1 received a VW engine. Next to the classic models Limousine (sedan) and Universal (formerly station wagon), the 1.1 was also available as Tramp, an open variant with folding top and loading platform. 39,474 examples were manufactured. On April 30, 1991, after more than 33 years, the Trabant production and with it Sachsenring’s vehicle manufacturing, ended.

Previous history of the “Trabant nT” – “newTrabi”

A lot of time had to pass in the unified country first before the Trabant turned out to be a distinctive contemporary witness and an object of affection. All quiet at first, covered by the GDR’s supposed collective end, the “Trabi” ripened and became a worldwide cult car with the history of the two Germans states entwining around it and leaving its mark in countless interesting life stories. Due to the long professional experience with the popularity of automobiles and its fans, it was no surprise that it was the miniature manufacturer Herpa who began to sense the special character of the Trabant brand. Herpa developed a perspective for the cult car for the “50th Trabant anniversary” on November 7, 2007, and presented it as “Initiative newTrabi” at the IAA 2007. The overwhelming response of many thousands of interviewees around the IAA 2007 suggested the initiative’s continuation so the “newTrabi” idea became a project with capable partners from the Autoland

Concept car : Toyota Fine-S

Toyota displayed the Etios sedan and hatch concept car today at the Delhi Auto Expo and now you is the Toyota’s Fine-S Concept car.



Toyota claims it is the shape of the future that installed with hydrogen fuel-cell with low centre of gravity with independent 4-wheel torque control for exceptional maneuverability.

Concept car : Ford Synergy 2010

The silver car is the Ford Synergy 2010, a 1996 concept car projecting a family car of the future (2010) that could get 80 miles per gallon. It was funded in part by the Clinton-era industry cooperative venture "Partnership for a New Generation Vehicle" program. The Synergy was designed as a light-weight but midsized vehicle (approximately 2,200 lbs.) with a 1-liter direct-injected diesel engine with electric assist.

Concept car : Lancia Delta Executive

     Geneva sees the debut of the Delta Executive, the new Lancia flagship which exactly matches the requirements of a refined customer who is alive to technological developments but knows the value of tradition, who wants a solid product but also exclusivity and prestige. These are businessmen, managers and independent professionals who know how to combine conceptually opposing values such as tradition and innovation, rationality and emotion, but who are also representatives of the institutional and diplomatic milieus.































        Aimed, therefore, at customers seeking greater elegance and comfort, the Delta Executive offers an exclusive rear seat providing the same comfort as a business class seat on an intercontinental flight. In addition, the roominess of the rear passenger compartment in the Delta is the best in the market segment, confirming that Lancia has devoted the utmost attention to the space reserved to passengers rather than just the driver. So the original Executive version is also the perfect answer for prestige representation purposes. The version shown at Geneva is fitted with the powerful 1.8 liter Di TurboJet engine developing 200 HP and Euro 5 compliant, coupled with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. In addition, from the outside, the Delta Executive is distinguished by its two-tone bodywork (body in Light Bronze and “Eclipse” gloss black roof), the special two-tone diamond-edged alloy rims, the gold “D” logo on the door pillar and the word “Delta” on the rear window as well as the special trims. Inside, the Lancia Delta Executive offers high-quality seats with new wraparound head restraints and dashboard covered in Frau Pieno Fiore beige leather with special chocolate brown edging, “Montblanc” black dashboard, double tinted glass courtesy light on the roof liner and leather embellished with new elegant stitching. Developed from the Delta Platino, the new version offers as standard: Reactive Suspension System, parking sensors, 6 airbags, dual-zone automatic climate control, Granluce sunroof, Instant Nav, Absolute Handling System, fog lights with cornering function, and a front armrest with refrigerator compartment.



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Concept car : BMW Active Hybrid X6 2010

 

BMW announced the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. The overall drive system featured in the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 consists of a 400 hp twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine and two electric synchronous motors delivering 91 hp and 86 hp, respectively. Maximum system output is 480 hp, and peak torque reaches 575 lb-ft. 

 

Precisely controlled interaction of the three power units optimizes the overall efficiency of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 at all speeds, with acceleration from a standstill to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Top speed of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 is limited electronically to 130 mph, with average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle improved by roughly 20%, and a CO2 emission rating of 231 grams per kilometer. EPA ratings will be available closer to the market introduction.

BMW ActiveHybrid X6 able to run exclusively on electric power – and that is entirely free of CO2 – up to a speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), with the combustion engine being activated automatically whenever required. With the two electric motors, three planetary gearsets and four multi-plate clutches, drive power is transmitted through a 7-speed automatic transmission. As would be expected in a BMW, the driver can operate the transmission manually. BMW’s lauded xDrive all-wheel-drive system distributes the power between the front and rear axles.

Concept car : Cadillac Bringing CTS-V Coupe 2010

Cadillac has revealed that a V-Series high-performance variant of the new 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe will share the spotlight with a new concept at the Detroit auto show next month. The concept is believed to be a pre-production version of either the ATS or XTS small and large cars that Cadillac has been teasing over the past year or so.



So far, Cadillac has released only this tightly cropped teaser picture of the unnamed concept and the promise that it will showcase the latest advances in Cadillac's Art and Science design language. While the picture purposely obscures the vehicle, we can see that it is a sedan and bears significant resemblance to the current CTS but with new headlights and mirrors likely too small to see production.

Based on information provided by our own Todd Lassa during a no-photographs open house at GM headquarters back in August, we believe this concept is the XTS. Lassa described the XTS as having a short axle-to-dash ratio and a grille that blended styling elements of the Sixteen and Converj concepts. The car he was shown was also painted gray while the ATS was painted blue, though GM has had more than enough time to repaint them. The ATS, meanwhile, was described as having a shorter, wider grille to make the car look wider, not taller. This picture appears to suggest a larger car, but the angle makes it difficult to be certain.

If it is the XTS, it will most likely be built on a stretched version of GM's Epsilon II FWD architecture and will likely feature the 3.6L direct-injection V-6 engine and will offer AWD. If it's the ATS, it will be RWD-based and will likely utilize both V-6 and four-cylinder engines. Both cars are planned for a 2011 debut likely as 2012 models.



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Concept car : Lotus Europa i6 2010

Great Lotus concept car just freshly released its first set of pictures. The above image shows its amazing model which designed by Idries Noah’s. It is called 2010 Europa i6 at the moment, the Lotus new-concept car is fully inspired from the classic Lotus cars, Europa and Elite as well. It can be seen the features from the previous design, however it has its own characteristic.



Further more, it is supposed to be a rear wheel drive car powered by a 2.0L in line 6, both supercharger and inter-cooler. Which can be predicted that the Lotus Europa i6 would hit a top speed of 165 mph and speed up from 0 to 60 mph in no more than 7 seconds.



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Concept car : Peugeot SR1 Hybrid 2010

 

200 years later since 1810 that Jean-Pierre and Jean-Frédéric Peugeot turned their father’s cereal mill into a steel foundry and took the Peugeot family into the industrial era, a new chapter in the Peugeot story about to open with a further evolution of the brand; a new styling direction, a new corporate Lion badge and a new signature – Peugeot MOTION & EMOTION.

Through the Peugeot SR1 Concept, the Marque reveals the stylistic design trends for its future models. The concept car embodies the new world of Peugeot, reflected by the new Lion badge which adorns its body.

Dynamic, balanced, sensual, with an exclusive high-tech interior, this “dream car” explores and reinterprets the theme of the “Grand Touring Car”.

 

 

 The Peugeot SR1 concept car will be unveiled to the general public at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, in March.



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