Feb 25, 2010

Hyundai will launch at the Geneva Salon a facelift for the i30 compact model and a diesel hybrid concept named iFlow. Hyundai has released today the first picture of iFlow concept, expected to attract all the attention the public present at the Geneva Motor Show. The star of the stand is a first for Korean manufacturer Asian setting as first diesel-electric hybrid, trying to explore a segment that already rivals are preparing to begin. Hyundai iFlow is powered by a 1.7-liter turbo diesel engine, mated to an electric motor, which is kept alive by a set of lithium-ion batteries. The ensemble is completed by a twin-clutch transmission and six reports. The Korean engineers thought it as a winner, considering that the average consumption figure is 3 liters per 100 km and the amount of emissions fell to 85 g/km. The performances have been possible and thanks to designers who have managed to draw a body with good performance in the wind tunnel, where he obtained a coefficient of only 0,25. Hyundai iFlow has a 0.25Cd drag coefficient, 85g/km CO2 emissions level and 3l/100km fuel consumption. The Hyundai iFlow was designed with next-generation materials and technologies that have been developed in collaboration with BASF. Also in Geneva, Hyundai fans will witness a surprise model of the Korean manufacturer. Hyundai i30 will receive a number of revisions aesthetic and not only to continue to remain competitive segment. The facelift will be called Hyundai i30U and will involve the introduction of aesthetic touches, a range of engines with consumption and improved emissions, and a...

Feb 24, 2010

Porsche will be at the Geneva Motor Show (4-14.3.2010) presenting a hybrid version of the 911 GT3 R. The system was developed specifically for use in racing cars and differs in structure and in the components significantly from conventional solutions. For example, a front-axle supplemented with two of 60 kW/82 hp electric motor the 480-hp six-cylinder boxer four liter in the rear of the 911 GT3 R. Instead of the usual street-in hybrid electric vehicles, batteries flywheel storage, which is housed inside next to the driver delivers the energy for the electric motors. The memory of the flywheel rotor rotates at up to 40 000 revolutions per minute. The mechanical energy is stored as rotational energy. The flywheel storage is charged during braking procedures, if the two electric machines at the front axle to reverse their role and work as generators. From the loaded storage flywheel, the pilot can, if necessary, ie when accelerating out of corners or when overtaking, whose energy retrieve it by holding the flywheel in the generator is electromagnetically braked and then returns from its kinetic energy up to 120 kW power for the two electric motors at the front axle . This additional service is the driver after each charging each for a duration...

Feb 23, 2010

The 80’th edition of the International Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l’Auto) is an annual auto show held from 4 to 14 March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is hosted at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention center located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The Salon is organized by the Organization Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles, and it is considered to be one of the most important international auto show from Europe. First held in 1905, the salon has hosted almost all major internal combustion engine models in the history of the automobile, along with benzene-and steam-powered cars from the beginning of the century. Exotic supercars often steal the spotlight during their debuts at the show. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, international partnerships, as well as political and social debates, have been announced at the exhibition. The show is considered as a level playing field for the world’s automakers, aided by the fact Switzerland lacks an auto industry of its own. This year we expect new surprises: -          Cadillac brand will make its return on the European market with a European premiere – the new coupes CTS and CTS-V the new SRX crossover and, of course, with the Escalade’s hybrid version. -          Concepts: Alfa Romeo Pandion, Alfa Romeo Spider, Citroen DS High Rider, Hyundai i-Flow,  IDEA Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz F800 Style, Opel Flextreme GTE, Peugeot 5, Peugeot SR1, Protoscar Lampo2, Tesla EYE. -          Debuts: Alfa Romeo Pandion Concept, Alfa Romeo...