Showing posts with label Hybrid. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hybrid. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2010

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid Pics

With the M35h, Infiniti duplicated Lexus' brainstorm of planning a hybrid framework for representation as opposed to hard and fast fuel economy. Thusly, the hybrid utilizes Infiniti's 3. 5 liter V 6 coupled to an electric engine to generate a joined together 360 horsepower. For what Infiniti calls a hybrid appearance sedan, fuel economy isn't horrible either at a gauged 25/30/27 mpg (city/hwy/combined).

The hybrid framework utilizes a lone, 50 kW (67 horsepower) electric engine powered by a lithium ion electric storage device to convey motive capacity straightforwardly to the seven speed programmed transmission.


2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid



2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
As a result of the engine's in a split second unoccupied 199 pound feet of torque, it can be clutched in without kicking the motor on to propel the M35h for up to 1. 2 miles at speeds up to 62 mph. Doubtlessly the engine can do something greater than propel the auto also, becoming a generator when decelerating to charge the electric cell.
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid



2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid

2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid
2012 Infiniti M35h Hybrid


2011 Kia Optima Hybrid info

The Optima hybrid lands in showrooms in right on time 2011, with a cost looked for to be roughly $26,000 significance the Optima hybrid might go in as the most reduced estimated mid size gas electric sedan on the financial sector (the restrained openness Nissan Altima hybrid begins at $27,530, while the Ford Fusion hybrid costs $28,990). That situations the hybrid close the top of the Optima's go, with costs for the routinely powered poses stretching from $19,690 to $26,690.



2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

Kia and Hyundai can offer their hybrid poses at such easy costs, to a limited extent, on the grounds that their full parallel hybrid framework utilizes a modular go at, piggybacking the hybrid hardware onto existing motors and powertrains in this case, a 2. 4 liter four barrel motor, modified with Atkinson cycle operation for preferable effectiveness, and an off the ledge six speed mechanical. Consolidated output from the gas electric framework is 206 hp and 195 lb ft of torque.

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid

2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid


Friday, December 25, 2009

Concept Cars Nobody Covered at the Paris Motor Show

It's no newsflash that Russians have money these days, but what remains to be seen is whether rich Ruskies would be willing to spend their flash cash on cars built by the home team, Lada. But the home team may be ready to find out. Behold the Lada Revolution 3, a Russian supercar. Mid-engine, six-speed, rear-drive, low-slung, adjustable wing in back, this thing apparently has it all. Under the rear glass, under a cover that suggests it might be concealing a V-8, beats the heart of a Renault F4R774 2.0-liter four cylinder, making 245 hp, which is supposedly enough to hustle this thing to 62 mph in just 5.9 seconds en route to a top speed of 155 mph. Pagani has nothing to worry about. Yet. If you think Russian concepts are weird, try this Hungarian one from the Andros Group. Called iSolo, it's an ultra-light (770-pound), aero-slick (0.22 Cd) three seat electric car that can run on solar energy gathered from the roof panels, plug-in power, or pedal power. That's right, each seat has two pedals that can be pumped to generate electricity. Top speed is said to be 80 mph. A multi-fuel range-extending combustion engine is in the works for a future show. The name of this one almost says it all: Assystem City Car. w's this for a wacky hybrid. Four wheels arrayed in a diamond pattern. The front and rear wheels can turn fully 90 degrees in either direction, allowing the car to pivot about its center, or to drive into a parallel parking space and then pivot into position. Here's where it really gets weird. The front wheel is electrically driven, with the motor and four batteries all mounted on a turntable that includes a control arm and spring/damper for the wheel (the drivetrain is not unsprung, thankfully. The rear wheel is powered by a Honda scooter's 600cc motor, which again is mounted along with a small gas tank, on a turntable. Assystem is an engineering company, working with Franco Sbarro design, that is looking for a licensee to build the bizarre City Car. We wish them luck. Lumeneo Smera. Billed as a 1+1 tandem, this four-wheeled enclosed motorcycle of sorts is powered by electricity, using a 30kW motor and a 10 kW-hour battery good for 150 km (93-mile) range. It rides on four 145/70R-14 tires and can lean 25 degrees in the turns. I wouldn't hold my breath for production ever reaching U.S. shores.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

2010 Mercedes GL 350 BlueTEC SUV Preview


Highlights of the 2010 model year facelift includes the addition of more fuel-efficient engines and slightly revised styling.

Mercedes Benz has some big plans for next week’s New York Auto Show, with no less than three world debuts planned, as well as the as the U.S. debuts of the 2010 model year E-Class Sedan and Coupe.

The three world debuts include the unveiling of the all-new E63 AMG performance saloon, the production version of 2007’s ML450 Hybrid concept and the 2010 model year facelift for the GL-Class SUV.


On display will be the renamed GL350 BlueTEC diesel and GL450 petrol model, both of which will feature a restyled grille, new bumpers, wheels and new lights with LED accents.

The GL350 BlueTEC replaces the current GL350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and is claimed to offer 20-30% better fuel economy than the comparable petrol model.

The seven-seat SUV also boasts an impressive cruising range – up to 600 miles at highway speeds.

The interior should also receive a number of trim and specification updates, including the addition of Mercedes’ Elegance and Avantgarde trim levels.