SANYO lithium-ion battery equipped EV to contest Piles Peak

SANYO Electric has announced that its lithium-ion batteries will be used in the Yokohama Rubber electric vehicle operated by "Team Yokohama EV Challenge" for the upcoming hill-climbing motor sports race "2011 PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB" to be held in Colorado, USA on June 26.

Yokohama Rubber has been participating in the race since 2009, with the aim to harmonize the pleasure of driving with the environment and to promote research and development for EV tires. They have used a SANYO lithium-ion battery system for electric motors every year, and last year achieved a new, all-time record for electric vehicles. This year, the team will use a prototype of the fuel-efficient tire BluEarth.

To power the EV, the battery system used combines 6,656 of SANYO's 18650-size cylindrical lithium-ion batteries (Diameter: 0.7inch (18mm) x Height: 2.5inch (65mm)), typically used for consumer equipment such as laptops. The 18650-size cells offer the expected performance, and because they are readily available, only a short period of development for use with EV systems is required.

SANYO aims to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon society by increasing the use of lithium-ion batteries.

• Number of batteries: 6,656 cylindrical li-ion batteries
• Rating: 385V-96Ah
• Total energy: Approx. 37kWh

Skoda Unveils Fabia RS 2000 Roadster concept at Worthersee.

Skoda Fabia RS 2000 Concept Specifications

Skoda Unveils Fabia RS 2000 Roadster concept at Worthersee.
It is boosted with a 2.0liter twin-turbo four cylinder engine with an output of 200hp.
Skoda Fabia RS 2000 Concept is hatch-back , Convertible based on the five-door Fabia Super 2000 rally car.

Transmission : 6-Speed manual transmission.
* 18" Inch powder-coated alloy wheels.

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Porsche GT3 R Hybrid wins 4-hour endurance race at Nürburgring

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid has taken its first competition victory in a four-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring. And hybrid efficiency played a key part in the win.

This goes some way to make up for Porsche’s huge disappointment this time last year when the hybrid 911 race car was just two hours from taking victory in the Nürburgring 24-hour race when a mechanical failure saw it grind to a halt.

Since then the 911 GT3 R Hybrid has raced all over the world, including appearances in the US and China. But that its first major win has come at the ’ring following the disappointment last year must be a great boost for the team behind its development.

Porsche refers to this 2011 911 GT3 R Hybrid as the Version 2.0, the 2011 car 50kg lighter than the first version and weighing in at a respectable 1,300kg. Power in the two motors driving the front wheels has also been increased from 60 to 75Kw each.

This equates to a power boost of 200hp for limited bursts when exiting corners or, on demand via a ‘push to pass’ style button, overtaking. Porsche claims that over a lap of the Nordschleife the hybrid system is equivalent to an additional 32hp.

One of the reasons Porsche has been able to keep the weight down is the use of a kinetic generator rather than heavy batteries. Under braking the electric motors drive a flywheel that then spins at up to 40,000rpm, this energy then used to power the motors under acceleration.

A version of the same system also features in the Porsche 918 RSR concept, revealed earlier in the year at Detroit. But while that’s a concept the 911 GT3 R is a very real ‘rolling laboratory’.

And Porsche will be happy that the car’s efficiency was one of the key factors in its victory, the hybrid pitting twice for fuel while rivals were forced to stop three times. As a result the Hybrid came home seven seconds ahead of a conventional 911 GT3 RSR.

This all bodes well for the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0’s return to the Nürburgring 24-hour on June 25-26, the improved efficiency and – hopefully – reliability combined with the proven pace enough, Porsche hopes, to challenge for an outright win.

Customed Chevrolet Suburban car

Customed Chevrolet Suburban

Model: Chevrolet Suburban 2008 (Black colour)
Engine Modification : Installed custom steel welded in roll pan, ride tech air ride kit, bassani exhaust, air-aid intake.
Exterior : Blacked out headlights and marker with 6k hids, blacked out recon LED tail-lamps,Shaved roof rack,Big steel front bumper,.
Interior : Interior of the car seating's is done with custom 2-tone leather.
Suspension : 4"/5" drop mcgaughy's parts.
24" Inch kmc Alloy-Wheels, with 285/30 low profile tiers.
Brake : slotted / drilled zinc plated rotor with hawk pads.

Customed Chevrolet Suburban 01

Customed Chevrolet Suburban 02

Customed Chevrolet Suburban 03

Customed Chevrolet Suburban 04

2012 HYUNDAI I30 SPY PHOTOS

The new Huyndai i30 proceeds in its development. In these spy photos we see it with a camouflage light from which we can see some details. Front that appears similar to that seen on i40As well as the headlights and rear lights, in this case positioned horizontally.

2012 Hyunda i30

There are no official data regarding the possible engines. We expect an improvement with regard to the level of emissions and, why not plug-in hybrid versions, or even fully electric. Dare release date on the market: a 2012 seems the most likely.

Hyundai i30 is Hatchback the creation of the first Hyundai was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2007. In the State Kangaroo, the car was even successfully won the award for the best car with five-star level from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program. On the same occasion, Jongkie D Sugiharto as the President Director of HMI admitted there is no certainty when the i30 can enter the national automotive market. Smaller market segments to be one consideration.

2011 FIAT FREEMONT SOLD 3000 UNITS

There Was This weekend the "Open Doors" by Fiat Freemont Have Families With More Than 33.000 visited the official dealerships carrying Nearly test drives and Bringing 6.000 to 3.000 orders to date. To judge the impressions of people attended the events presented to the public, Were Particularly Appreciated the qualities of Flexibility, functionality, versatility and spaciousness as Should the number of seats secured by 7.

Fiat Freemont

Please note That the model is currently available in two versions (Freemont and Urban) and two diesel Multijet II 2.0 16v 140 bhp and 170 bhp Fiat Freemont has a list price starting from € 25.700, Whereas the part of Urban € 27.200, Both with the 2.0 MultiJet 16v 140 bhp. In Addition, there is only one difference in price of € 1.500, or to switch to Freemont Freemont Urban is to switch engine with 140 hp to 170 hp with that.

However, thanks to promotions Offered by the house and the Fiat dealer network, at the launch price of the Urban version is € 24.900 and includes leather interior with heated seats. Fiat Freemont Also Received two important awards, Was named the "Official Car" of the Italian national football team (of Fiat Which is a Top Sponsor for the next four years) and, on the occasion of Republic Day, a fleet of 70 guides will Freemont the processions of the Delegations of heads of state who will attend the demonstration on June 2.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Car

The Mercedes has with the versions 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe C250 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe C350.2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe has made its first debut Genvea Motor Show.

Engine Specifications of 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe
C250 and C350 model.

Cylinder
4-In line
V6

Engine displacement CC
1,796
3,498

Horse power at rpm
201 @ 5,500
302 @ 6,500

Torque(lb-ft) at rpm
229 @2,200 – 4,300
273 @ 3,500 – 5,250

0 - 60mph (0-100km/h) seconds
7.1 sec
5.9 sec

Top speed mph
130mph
130mph

Milage City / Highway mph
24mph in ct / 30mph on hwy
24mph in ct / 30mph on hwy

Seating Capacity / Doors
4-Passengers / 4-doors
4-Passengers / 4-doors

Transmission
7-Speed automatic and touch Shift manual control
7-Speed automatic and touch Shift manual control

Alloy Wheels
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5
17 x 7.5 17 x 7.5

Tiers Front /Rear
225 / 45 R17
225 / 45 R17

Brakes
Power assisted 4-wheel vented discs with ABS anti-lock; Brake Assist
Power assisted 4-wheel vented discs with ABS anti-lock; Brake Assist

Assistance systems at a glance:

• Anti-lock braking system ABS
• Adaptive High beam Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Blind Spot Assist
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Electronic Stability Program ESP®
• Bi-Xenon headlights with active curve illumination
• PARKTRONIC with Parking Guidance

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 01

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 03

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 04

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Cockpit 01

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Cockpit 02

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Cockpit 03

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Cockpit 04

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe meter-gauge