BlueZero Car Concepts by Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz is now introducing three “Concept BlueZero” vehicles to the Detroit Autoshow  next month.Each one highlights the automaker’s plan for low- or no-emissions motoring in the future.

BlueZero E-Cell is the first concept which is  an all-electric compact five-door equipped with lithium ion batteries that can provide a theoretical range of 100 km (62 miles) on a two-hour charge.The two other concepts include the BlueZero F-Cell, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, and the BlueZero E-Plus, which utilizes the Smart ForTwo’s turbocharged three-cylinder engine to charge a lithium ion battery pack creating an extended range electric vehicle , that can travel for 600 km (373 miles).

New BMW M3 2009 latest stills,Features

 

BMW motors unvieled theri new M3 series luxuary car.The 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a V8 4-Litre engine that offers up to 414 bhp and a torque of 295 lb-ft at 3,900 rpm.Here are some official photos of the 2009 BMW M3 coupe.

 

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Solar-Powered Taxi Arrives at Climate Conference

After an around-the-world trip, through more than 40 countries, a school teacher named Louis Palmer just pulled up to the hall holding this year’s UN Climate Conference. Louis says that his 17-month, 32,000 mile trip proves that solar power can be an alternative to gasoline and fossil fuels.

We’re not quite so sure about the claim, but we are pretty impressed by his car. The three-wheeled two-seater is mostly made of batteries, and has to tow a trailer that is 100% covered in solar cells to help keep the charge. When full charged, the car can travel at 55 mph, but he has had to plug the vehicle in several times (for example, in not-so-sunny Poland) because there wasn’t enough sunlight.

While solar power has, in this case, proved to be a possible method of transportation, I tend to think that putting the solar panels in places that are sunny all the time, and can be oriented toward the sun (thus maximizing their efficiency) is a better use for them. Sticking them directly on the car does minimize transmission losses, but that’s generally more than made up for by the efficiency of utility-scale solar.

It’s a great demonstration though, and I applaud Louis’ efforts. Hopefully someday all of our cars will be solar (and wind and geothermal and hydro) powered…because our grid will be fed by renewable energy.

New Audi R8 Released in India

Audi R8,the Winner of 2008 ‘World Performance Car’ and the ‘World Car Design of the Year’ awards is launched in india last week.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, launched  Audi R8, the exclusive, mid-engine super sports car with a high degree of day-to-day drivability.

Audi launched R8 in indian market as the response they got from their customers. The aluminium construction lightweight screamer features a mid-mounted petrol 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine, and is directly related to the German car maker’s Le Mans winning race cars. The 414bhp allwheel drive sports car with looks to kill for will now be seen on Indian streets too.The Audi R8 4.2 V8-FSI is equipped with an engine displacement of 4,163 cc, a power output of 309 kW  at 7,800 rpm and a maximum torque 430 Nm between 4,500 and 6,000 rpm. The Audi R8 can attain a top speed of 301 km/h with 0-100 km/h in impressive 4.6 seconds.

The exterior and interior of Audi R8 was very stylish that offers the feel of a luxurious sports car with exclusive equipment coupled with a wide variety of customized interior options.The car has been priced at Rs 1.17 crore, exshowroom Delhi. Amazingly, the fifteen Audi R8’s allocated to India this year have already been pre-sold.

Maruti A Star launched

India’s largest car manufacturer and the second largest car exporter, Maruti Suzuki, launched its new model, Maruti A-Star in India a few hours ago.

Maruti A-Star is the most awaited model of the year and one of the last models that will be launched this year. It is also one of the biggest car launches of the year since the auto market in India and across the world is witnessing a historic slump. Maruti sales figures have not been too impressive either in past few months and the company hopes to take on Hyundai i10 with its new model.

Suzuki launches its next generation K-series petrol engines with the launch of its new model. The car will be available at an introductory price ranging from Rs. 3.47 lakh to Rs. 4.12 lakh. “We have started the ground work to launch a car which is conceived, designed and developed fully in India,” Maruti Suzuki India Managing Executive Officer (Engineering) I V Rao said

A star will be made in 200 variants and exported to 150 countries across Europe, Middle east , Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. A-star will be exported under the name of Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Celerio. Nissan also plans to market the same car under the name Nissan Pixo in middle East and African markets.

A star comes in three variants - Lxi,Vxi and Zxi and nine colours.

• Maruti A Star Lxi

Price (Ex-Showroom): Rs. 3,46,775                       998 cc Engine, Petrol, Manual Transmission, 5 Seater, No Power Windows, Central Locking

• Maruti A Star Vxi

Price (Ex-Showroom): Rs. 3,74,000
998 cc Engine, Petrol, Manual Transmission, 5 Seater, Power Windows, Central Locking

• Maruti A Star Zxi

Price (Ex-Showroom): Rs. 4,11,775
998 cc Engine, Petrol, Not Availabe Transmission, 4 Seater, Power Windows, Central Locking

A-star will be available in as many as nine colours - azure grey, arctic white, sunlight copper,midnight black, paradise blue, silky silver, healing green, bright red and desert brown.

• Quick Specifications:

Powertrain:         Font engined, front wheel drive 1.0L engine
Tyres:                 205/45 R17
Transmission:    5 speed manual
Length:               3580mm
Width:                1680mm
Height:               1400mm
Wheelbase:         2360mm

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