The vehicle uses a 70 kilowatt motor delivering a maximum of 226 Nm of torque. Power is derived from a lithium-ion battery that is a little less strained, thanks to the solar-panel powered climate control system. [Read more...]
2009 Renault Kangoo Z.E. Concept
September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Renault Kangoo Z.E. Concept solar panels positioned on the roof are employed to power a temperature regulation system inside the car. Keeping the cabin cool uses a significant amount of energy, but this system also permits a pleasant temperature to be maintained inside the cabin, even at a standstill or when parking, and avoids having to put the climate control system on boost when first getting in the car on a hot day. [Read more...]
2009 Sportec RS425 Audi S4 Avant
September 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A newly programmed engine control and the installation of a sports air filter coaxes a full 425 PS instead of the standard 333 PS from the three litre V6 compressor. All that performance comes from the supercharged 3.0-litre V6. The maximum torque of the Audi S4 Avant has also been distinctly increased by improving the electronics. Instead of 440 a maximum 520 Nm can now be called upon. Whereas the standard Audi S4 Avant needed 5,6 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h the Sportec RS425 Audi S4 Avant only needs 5,2 seconds. At top speeds, though, they are equal as both vehicles are electronically blocked at 250 km/h.
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2012 Ford Grand C-Max
September 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Dearborn automaker revealed its Ford Grand C-Max at the Frankfurt auto show. The all-new, next-generation Ford Focus sedan and five-door hatchback models are scheduled to launch late in calendar year 2010 in the United States.
With two sliding rear doors and a tall roof, the Grand C-Max certainly resembles a minivan, but Ford would prefer you call it a multi-activity vehicle, or MAV, to shy away from any lasting stigma of the ho-hum jelly beans from the ’90s.
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