Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the hybrid model Japanese came to Europe in 2010

The Mitsubishi i MiEV-, is a model now being marketed in Japan, where it has achieved a good acceptance. But just for mid- 2010 , the firm began to market it in Europe .

The i-MIEV is different from other hybrid cars, precisely because it is not a hybrid but a fully electric vehicle. Feature that gives more authority and presence. Their actions also help, as it is located in a small segment, measuring 3.40 mm long, 1.47 mm and 1.60 mm high.

The engine is 47 kW (64 hp) and a maximum torque of 180 Nm, with batteries Lithium-Ion . The latter can be recharged by connecting to the grid or through the system autorecarga (in decelerations when the foot is lifted from the accelerator and the brake is not activated). This can be connected to a conventional network (240 volts) with a recharge time (5 hours) or a three-phase system load quickly, allowing you to recharge the batteries by 80% in about 20 minutes.

These batteries are located under the floor of the car and weighing 230 kg, in total the car weighs 1030 kg, batteries Lithium-Ion can be recharged even if not completely exhausted and it says Mitsubishi , when they reach 10 years of life may continue paying andalusia 80% of its total capacity.

This computer ABS with EBD , dual front airbags, front disc brakes and rear drum, electric mirrors, electric windows front and rear with anti-entrapment system, rear fog lamps, anchors ISO-FIX and sound equipment. Addition had no wheel support.
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Tiger salamander, the alternative

One time we had seen was the new Lexion Salamandra , a car that is propelled by a compressed air motor. But we fail to see how could I be your other alternative, the Tiger .

The idea was carried out in Spain and Portuguese , the design was conceived in Australia , and their realization and improvement in Singapore . Everything like that Lexion . Its official presentation will take place on March 1.

This, unlike the other model, has only three wheels (two forward and one back), where it aims to include people who want a car more personal and juvenile. The overall design is nearly impossible to decode, but not recorded in these images it will be a revolution when released onto the market.

The engine will be the same as the Lexion. The options are, the compressed air (speed <90 km / h ) and hybrid (combustion engine / motor of air). In the latter reached a maximum speed of outstanding 140 km / h .
Not many of the data, so for now we just be satisfied with these images and information. Later designs emerge finished both models, with all the details of their engines.

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Rolls Royce RR4 2010, recreation

Some time ago we saw spy images and sketches of the new identity very English, the Rolls-Royce RR4 , where we could see in that time, it was almost a carbon andalusia Phantom but on a smaller scale. Well, now, and recreation and this we can ensure that.

Recreation, (by MotorAuthority) , is a carbon copy of the Phantom as they leave saying, where the only significant differences we find, besides the size is that it has some new optical and grill, where the design is the same, but change the proportions.

The idea of Rolls-Royce is significantly grow your sales with this variant (800 more), an idea that will give you more prospects and market to the legendary British brand. This model will share the platform with the BMW 7 Series , where it is possible that along with this, get the same number of features of the German model (hopefully it will not happen).

There is no concrete information on when the model is present in society, but it is possible that the world premiere takes place in Frankfurt . Like within a couple of months, and before the great hall, we see all the images and we will have all the data model. Be around the price between the 200,000 and $ 250,000 .

For now we can only build this recreation, and that hover around the web.

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2009 Renault Clio, the first image

The French firm Renault , present in Geneva Motor Show andalusia Clio 2009 , where it will mainly a change in its exterior aesthetics. But it also affected the interior and engines. There is still no data on the new Clio , but with this spy picture we will see how the redesign of this successful model.

In the picture, as we can see, the Clio 2009 is as had been planned some time in recreation and spy pictures, where it was only with some changes in its front to resemble more andalusia Megane III . We see that you have a new optical groups, a new grille, trunk lid, and the signature logo bigger.

But not only changed the front, but we will also see a slight change in your back (with a new optical groups, and some chrome). In addition the interior was also changed, where it is expected that the same approach to aesthetics and quality Megane III .

For now is all that is known of the new Clio , but will not be long before we hear all the details and changes to get it, because for Geneva very little.

Hopefully the redesign will have the Clio , will help upgrade since the previous aesthetics, with separate grill never liked me (from Clio and the other models too) .

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Renault Clio III Restyling first picture without camouflage

From Forocoches and in particular the forera comes Pitushina the first picture of the Renault Clio restyling totally exposed.

Has been caught in a shopping center in Valencia, full of security guards but still we managed to view the before your presentation in Geneva .

As shown in the photo, the most striking changes are in the new front grille that disappears, new optical and bumper cosiguiendo a strong resemblance to the Renault Megane. The back is still a mystery, but does not expect major changes. To find their final appearance, interior and mechanical have to wait for the month of March when the Geneva Motor Show opens its doors .

First photos of the VW Golf GTI VI

The most radical compact Volkswagen, the Golf GTI has already reached its sixth version.

The photos here show that we drive four-door GTI maintaining sportsmanship. All that remains of the GTI V is the design of your tires (which probably in its final version).

Around the outside, we find resultones headlights bixenon and some modifications to inlets and the position of the fog.

Out here we have to dwell over the first VI GTI GoF photos

Ferrari installed a new photovoltaic system in one of its factories

In the engine plant that Ferrari is Maranello, has built a new system of photovoltaic power, where it will allow you to reduce their emissions of CO2 to the atmosphere by 25 and 30%. A system that allows you to reduce consumption of electricity network 210000 kWh year . A story that really is very good, and if you come from a firm that is dedicated to the competition and high demands.

In addition, this allows the firm to be more green, because not only are looking for ways in which its plants are less polluting, but also developing new engines for their models that are more environmentally friendly. As we see, the effort that puts Ferrari, be a signature in green, each time gives better results.

There is no data whether these are electric hybrids, biofuels, or otherwise. But what if this insurance is that the Italian firm, are not left behind in this new wave of environmentally friendly cars because they know that if they do not come along this time, it can hurt their sales in the future .

This is really very interesting and productive, where many other firms should be seen and copied, because if they can all get a 30% their pollution to the atmosphere, until we could change the climate chaos we are witnessing. Ojala many are working for this.

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The Toyota Prius II cheaper to sell it as a hybrid financial

It is possible that Toyota places this year to its two variants of the Prius on the market, more precisely Japan (so far). The recently submitted, III, and currently sells, the II.

If this is true, the strategy of Toyota would be perfect because it would address all sides andalusia Honda Insight, andalusia Chevrolet V and byd F3M , , and that none of these could exceed the record of this current generation.

There is nothing confirmed, but if this is real, we would have the Prius Classic II as an offer for a new segment that will automatically create this (¿hybrids affordable?), Where they just stand or above, the segment of the byd F3M , the cheapest hybrid car of course. Clear that talking about price, since the quality of the models is very, very different.

Now the model is sold in Japan at a price of 2 million yen (17,100 euros / $ 22,500 ), but if it continues, the price would drop a bit and would be much more accessible.

For now is all a fantasy and a supposition of some, but the idea is just right for this time of global market. Hopefully that, and that the Prius II has more years of life.

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