Renault wants to capture the market for electric

The company Renault seriously aim was to conquer the market of electric vehicles, which recently filled the participants as quickly as roads mega cars at rush hour. The first acquaintance with the prototypes passed at the last Frankfurt Motor Show, where the French company introduced the future much as four new items. Now it came to the announcement of new details. First of all it's worth noting that recently executives officially announced the beginning of electrical expansion in the global market. First announced the launch of a fully electric model Renault Kangoo LCV, which should stand on the conveyor in the first half of 2011. Collect novelty will be the factory MCA (Maubeuge Carrosserie Automobile) in the north of France. Where are collecting and the traditional versions.

After you run this production company expects to begin assembling a couple of other concepts, but already in 2012. A couple Zoe and Twizy ZE ZE also managed to get approval. However, their appearance is not yet seem so real because of their fanciful appearance. Although they also identified assembly plants. The first will be made in France, but in another plant. This is one of the oldest assembly plants of Renault - the plant in town Flins (Flins), which is located near Paris. The second should be at the disposal of the masters of the Spanish Valladolid.

Probably most of it seems strange that the leadership first decided to publish the above model, ignoring a far more likely candidate for mass production - electric Renault Fluence EV. But now, everything fell into place. This is the prototype of the result should be a pioneer. Despite the fact that the production of Kangoo LCV and a couple of other prototypes have announced a little earlier, the first serial Renault Fluence EV, according to preliminary estimates, should get off the assembly line a little earlier than everybody else in early 2011.

Renault Fluence ZE is built on the production version of the model Fluence and unlike their counterparts equipped with an electric capacity of 95, not 70 hp Its torque is 226 Nm, which is enough for a comfortable ride in the city. The energy it receives from lithium batteries. Full charge, according to the manufacturer, is enough for 160 kilometers. Restore the spent energy can be either a 20 minute special elektrozapravke, or six to eight hours in the garage of the home network. There is another option - use the system Quickdrop, or something like "quick change". You just go on a charged battery and put it instead of discharged. The procedure takes a few minutes and you'll be back in service.

Of course, work on the technical side of the issue - it is only half the battle. French engineers have optimized the aerodynamics of the car and have replaced the rear-view mirror cameras installed conventional tires with low rolling resistance, and put smart program, calling that - correct and economical use of precious energy. No less interesting is the question of the final design of new items. Now Fluence EV looks more real than the other electrical counterparts, but batch production always brings its own changes. Interestingly, it will rear lights, so clearly reminiscent of the last creature designers Maserati, created a model GranTurismo. See.

After plans to build the first three prototypes were made public, the leadership has officially confirmed and the latest version. So Renault Fluence EV just go into production. Collect electric version of the sedan planned for OYAK-Renault factory in Bursa (Bursa), which is located in Turkey. Naturally, there is now collected and conventional versions of the sedan, which leads to the production of electrical novelties cheaper and therefore more affordable for buyers. First Fluence EV should appear in Israel and Denmark, and only later in other European countries. The plans for the delivery of electric Renault in Russia has not yet reported.

Ferrari 458 Italia: Completely Italy new car from Every point of view

The company unveiled a new supercar, which will be widely shown in public at this year's motor show in Frankfurde. NEW become the youngest model in the range of the eight cars.

This model was developed in the studio Pininfarina. The car is equipped with special aerodynamic elements that reduce resistance to the flow of incoming air, and also has aluminum chassis.

Supercar to be completed 570-horsepower 4.5-liter V8 engine with fuel injection and seven-robotic gearbox with two clutches. The torque of this engine is 540 Nm. Access it from 6000 rpm - a 80 per cent since 3250 with speed. The new model can accelerate in 3.4 seconds to a hundred miles an hour from scratch. Its maximum speed of over 320 kilometers per hour.

This model has an active differential E-Diff, carbon-ceramic brakes system «prefill», which, when released, the gas pedal automatically leads pads to the discs as close as possible. This reduces the reaction time on the subsequent press the brake pedal, and a 20-inch wheels and "closing" the front bumper air intakes, which are hidden behind the mesh vents aerodynamic elements overlap the airflow, reducing drag.

This direct-injection V8 engine can generate up to 562 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. The red zone on the tachometer reaches the 9,000 rpm, but 80% of the available torque is between 0 and 3.250 rpm's.

Like the Ferrari California, Italy 458 receives a seven-speed transmission with double clutch that directs power to the rear wheels. Ferrari has worked hard to reduce internal friction V8, as well as aerodynamic refinements to reduce the coefficient of 'drag'. As a result, the Ferrari 458 Italy reported an improved combined fuel consumption of 17.1 miles per gallon (U.S.). Despite rumors that would integrate KERS hybrid system in this model, the Italian factory has not said a word about it.

Like its predecessor, the Ferrari Italy has an aluminum frame that helps maintain a reasonable weight (3.042 pounds). The new Ferrari accelerates from 0 "62 mph (100 km / h) in 3.4 seconds and will be the first mass-produced Ferrari to surpass the barrier of 200 mph (320 km / h), reaching a final speed of 202 mph (323.2 km / h).

As for the price ... we'll have to wait until the Frankfurt Motor Show in September to find out.

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The 458 Italy is the latest Incarnation of the mid-rear engined berlinetta and will be Unveiled at the next Frankfurt Motor Show.

Maranello, 28th July 2009 - While it's true That Every Ferrari is Innovative by definition, it's Equally true That in the course of the Prancing Horse's history, Have Certain cars mark to genuine departure from the current range. This is very much the case with the Ferrari 458 Italy, Which is a massive leap forward from the company's previous mid-rear engined sports cars.

The new model is a synthesis of style, creative flair, passion and cutting-edge technology, Which Characteristics for Italy as a nation is well-known. For this reason Ferrari chose to add the name of Its homeland to the traditional figure Representing the displacement and number of cylinders.

The Ferrari 458 is a Completely Italy new car from Every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics, just to name a Few.

A two-seater Berlinetta, the Ferrari 458 Italy, as is now traditional for all Ferrari's road-going cars, benefits hugely from the company's Formula 1 experience. This is Particularly Evident in the speed and precision with the car Which Responds to driver inputs and in the Attention Focus on Reducing internal friction in the engine for lower fuel Consumption Than the F430, Uncle Tom overalls Both the Fact That Have displacement and power increaser. However, Ferrari's track experience makes STI Presence Felt in the 458 Italy Not Only In Terms of pure Technological transfer Also But on a more emotional level, Because Of The strong emphasis on Creating an symbiotic Almost Relationship Between driver and car. The 458 features an Innovative Italian driving environment with a new kind of steering wheel and dashboard That is the direct result of racing practice. Once again input from Michael Schumacher - Who Was Involved from the very start of the project 458 Italy - Played an invaluable part.

Porsche 918 Spyder: Combines the features of high-tech electric mobility and offer a range of fascinating qualities

The 918 Spyder is one of the three models of Porsche hybrid system that will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 . This trio, comprised of the new Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with a full parallel hybrid system, the race car 911 GT3 R Hybrid with electric traction on the front axle and a mass flywheel battery and the sports car 918 Spyder two-seater high-performance , with center-mounted engine and plug-in hybrid technology, clearly demonstrates not only the high bandwidth of this new drive technology, but also the innovative power of Porsche as a genuine pioneer in the hybrid system.

The 918 Spyder race combines the features of high-tech electric mobility and offer a range of fascinating qualities. It is planned to provide an emission level of only 70 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer fuel consumption of only three liters per 100 kilometers (roughly equivalent to 78 mpg).

The prototype car Spyder 918 highly innovative combination of intelligent performance philosophy of Porsche with high technology of motorsports, with a classic yet modern design to make a truly convincing statement.

Roadster This car has a V8 engine that develops high-speed over 500 hp and a maximum engine speed of 9,200 rpm, as well as electric motors in the front and rear with a total mechanical power of 218 hp (160 kW) .

The combustion engine V8 is another further development of the 3.4-liter powerplant highly successful and presented in the RS Spyder race car and located in the center opposite the rear axle, giving the car excellent balance and configuration exact optimal performance on the racetrack.

The power reserve is a lithium ion battery liquid cooled located behind the passenger compartment. The great advantage of a plug-in hybrid is that you can charge the battery in a common grid.

In addition, a button on the steering wheel allows the driver to choose between four different modes of operation: the E-Drive mode (electrical conductivity) is to turn the car on electric power only, with a range of 25 kilometers or 16 miles. In hybrid mode, the 918 Spyder uses both electric motors and combustion engines as a function of driving conditions and requirements, offering a range that includes, especially from high efficiency of fuel to be super powerful.

The hybrid method uses both systems sport driving, but with the emphasis on performance. Most of the traction power goes to the rear wheels, with moderate braking system on the rear wheels (Torque Vectoring) used to further improve the car's driving dynamics.

In hybrid form of racing, the conduction system focuses on pure performance with the highest standard of driving dynamics on the track, moving the limit of the dynamic power output. With the battery charged enough, the button "push to advance" (push-to-pass) provides additional power (E-Boost), to get ahead or get even better performance.

With the hybrid drive system that offers this wide range of modalities and individual applications, the 918 Spyder is capable of achieving lap times comparable to those race car or a first-line plug-in hybrid with extremely low emissions figures and high fuel economy.