Honda EV-ster is a compact sports car with an open roof design

TOKYO - Honda claims the Honda EV-ster able to run up to a maximum speed of 160 km / h and can accelerate from 0-60 km / h in a matter of time of 5.0 seconds.

One of Honda's flagship concept cars at Tokyo Motor Show event held just a while ago, the Honda EV-ster is rumored to not only be just a mere concept car. For Honda plans will soon be producing this car.

As reported by German media, Auto Motor und Sport and quoted by Motor Authority, Friday (12/16/2011), Honda says ready to mass produce cars ni.

CEO of Honda, Takanobu Ito revealed that the new sports cars from Japanese car manufacturers are likely to be released with such a model roadster concept car combines an electric or gasoline engines.

And to see the production version, the lovers of this brand in the German media is not necessarily wait too long. Reportedly because the production version of EV-ster was to be launched early next year.

Honda ambitious step is the realization of Honda's plan to launch hybrid cars and electricity to reduce the average production of C02 emissions worldwide by 30 percent compared with 2000. With the 2020 target of realizing 'the blue sky.'

In the model concept, the Honda EV-ster is a compact sports car with an open roof design that is able to travel a distance of 160 km just before the lithium-ion rechargeable battery strength.

Dimensions has a length of 3400 mm, width 1480 mm, and height of 1100 mm and wheelbase of 2325 mm.

For the engine, Honda engine drowned 3 cylinder capacity of 660 cc and capable of producing power by 63 bhp. Conventional engine was then mated to an electric motor-powered 58 kW. Both the energy to drive the rear wheels (rear-wheel-drive).

China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins

BEIJING - Last year, China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins, in the form of direct rebates to 60,000 yuan (electric cars) and 50,000 yuan (plug-in hybrid cars). While conventional hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius are not given for incentives.

China launched a subsidy in five major cities for hybrid and electric vehicles and plug-ins

General Motors Company opposed the Chinese Government plans to force foreign manufacturers to transfer new technologies of local firms. The world's largest car manufacturers are now lobbying local officials to obtain a tax rebate incentives for the Chevrolet Volt without having to share their knowledge. The New York Times (8 / 9) launch, the Chinese government urged GM's Volt technology transfer immediately into SAIC Motor Corp. Actually, not only GM who requested transfer of technology, as well as other principal operating at the Bamboo Curtain country. Regulation of technology transfer requirement has been formulated and issued by the end of September.

China claimed to be interested in the development of three main components of electric cars, namely electric motors, batteries and electrical control. In exchange, the government offers tax relief incentives so they can price more competitively.

Nils is new VW electric car concept, with a single seat model

GERMANY, - Nils pure electric car with a compact electric motor that weighs only 42 kg. Maximum power generated 33HP. While the battery has a capacity of 5.3 kWh and mapu farthest distance 65 km, while charging the battery takes only two hours. Plugs to charge the battery is located just below the taillight.

Nils is new VW electric car concept, with a single seat model

In automotive world exhibition in Frankfurt, 13 September, Audi and Volkswagen willl work together to succeed the mat, where both will display urban concept car. When the Audi display configuration and two seats, while the VW with a single seat model which they named by Nils.

In terms of design, clearly Nils is smaller and weighs no more than 1000 kg. This vehicle is done jointly with the German Ministry of Transport as the beginning of a possible solution for dense urban environment in the future. Or VW calls it "minimalist mobility".

Although a small form, the car capable of racing with a top speed of 125 km / hour. Acceleration from 0-100 km per hour is achieved within 11 seconds.

The door's gullwing model and despite the compact dimensions, VW claims that their concept vehicles meet safety requirements. They have got enough experience in building small cars from the previous concept of L1.

REVA Battery Car Tech 2011 - Chetan Maini

The country’s leading sports utility vehicle producer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, announced today that it has bought a controlling stake of 55.2 per cent in the city based Reva Electric Car company with immediate effect. Mahindras would infuse Rs 45 crore in the company.

Consequently, the company will now be renamed as Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicle Company or Mahindra Reva.

Post the buyout the board of Mahindra Reva has been reconstituted under the chairmanship of Mr Pawan Goenka, president, automotive and farm equipment sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra. Mr Goenka told reporters here today that the new board would now include five nominees of Mahindra and Mahindra, two from the Maini family and one from AEV LLC, California, co-founders of Reva. Mr Chetan Maini would continue to play a leading role in Mahindra Reva as chief, technology and strategy while remaining on the board.

While refusing to divulge details of the transaction between the two companies, Mr Goenka said that the current capacity of Reva, the battery operated car, was around 6,000. Another 30,000 was set to be added at its new unit in the city. The overall sales of Reva vehicles stood at 3,500 at present.

This was expected to go up substantially as Mahindra and Mahindra would use their wide distribution network in India and abroad to promote the eco-friendly vehicle.

Additionally, he said that post buyout, the possibility of reducing the price of Reva vehicles substantially could not be ruled out because Mahindra and Mahindra would be able to leverage its vehicle development expertise for the purpose. This would make the components cheaper.

The deal is expected to give Mahindra access to the much needed technology as it wants to be ready when the demand for the eco-friendly vehicles goes up in the immediate future, considering the growing awareness for environment friendly cars.
That the investment in Reva is part of a long-term strategy was evident when Mr Goenka said that within the next few years, he expected the domestic market to touch 80,000 to 1,00,000 vehicles. By 2020, he said there could be over 1.5 million to two million Reva vehicles on the road across the globe.

As he explained, it was a strategic acquisition for Mahindra and Mahindra and Reva brought the company complementary strengths.With Mahindra’s global distribution network, sourcing clout and financing support, Reva would have the potential to gain in market penetration.

Equally important, Mahindra would benefit from Reva's electric vehicle technology for its own products.
Mr Chetan Maini, chief, technology and strategy, and founder of Reva car, on his part, said that the electric vehicle market was poised to grow significantly. The founders, therefore, had concluded that to seize the opportunity, they needed the resources and experience of a major automotive manufacturer.

In Mahindra, he said, the founders got a company that shared their vision. Following Mahindra’s investment, Mahindra Reva would now be able to scale, innovate and accelerate to deliver more products to customers, he said.

Mitsubishi Prices 2012 ‘i’ Electric Car

Mitsubishi Prices 2012 ‘i’ Electric Car

Mitsubishi Prices 2012 ‘i’ Electric Car At $27,990 Before Tax Breaks 2012 Mitsubishi Driving electric just got cheaper, as Mitsubishi announced that its 2012 ‘i’ electric car would be priced at just $27,990 before incentives when deliveries begin in California next January.

That makes the 2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’ the least expensive plug-in car on sale in the U.S. market. It qualifies for a $7,500 Federal income-tax credit, plus a host of state, local, and corporate incentives.

The new pricing puts significant pressure on Toyota, which had vowed that its 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid would be the lowest-priced plug-in sold in the States when it goes on sale by June 2012.

The price of $27,990 applies to the base trim level, known as the ‘i’ ES. The next level up, the SE, adds 15-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps, and a better sound system, for an additional $2,000.

And the SE Premium trim level, for $2,790 more, adds a navigation system, more infotainment options, and a DC fast-charging port.

That last option may be the most important one, since it allows the battery pack to be recharged to about 80 percent of capacity in just half an hour.

The fast-charge port uses the same Chademo standard that’s also optional on the 2011 Nissan Leaf, meaning that the handful of fast charging stations that now exist in the U.S.–there are ambitious plans to add more–will work with either vehicle.

One final option on the 2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’ electric car is the Cold Zone package, which includes heated exterior mirrors and a system to keep the lithium-ion battery pack warm.

The price does not include a required delivery charge, which Mitsubishi spokesman Moe Durand estimated to be in the neighborhood of $720.

Applying the same math that we used for a hypothetical buyer of a 2011 Nissan Leaf who lived and worked in a very particular set of circumstances, there are a handful of California buyers who might be able to buy a 2012 Mitsubishi ‘i’ for slightly less than $8,000.

BMW Launches New Sub-brand Electric Vehicle

The new BMW sub-brand focused on developing sustainable mobility solutions has been launched. In the first row, two models will be launched under the new sub-brand from 2013 - BMW BMW i3 and i8. BMW Group will also significantly expand its range of mobility services over the coming years. To achieve this, was a venture capital firm founded in New York, BMW Ventures I, with a total investment of U.S. $ 100 million.

"I offer visionary BMW and services, design inspiration and a completely new idea mobility allowance - with a focus on sustainability," said Ian Robertson, member of the Executive Board of BMW. BMW, I mark consists of vehicles and services developed since 2007 are included in the project in a BMW Group discussion exploring sustainable mobility solutions. The BMW Group in response to changing customer needs, including the growing demand for alternative powertrains, such as electric drive systems and hybrids.

"With BMW, we rely on the success and strength of our core brand," said Robertson. BMW i3-previously known as Megacity Vehicle - BMW Group is the first car in the city to be driven on electric power only. BMW i8, in turn, depends on the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept study. The plug-in hybrid combines sportiness possible for a high performance machine using fuel consumption and emissions of small cars. Until the publication in 2013, you may want to fill the waiting time with a BMW.

Both models are based on an innovative concept of building listed in the architecture of life of the unit. An aluminum chassis houses the powertrain, and includes high-strength cabin, but very light carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). "Both cars are being designed specifically for their alternative propulsion systems. We used the innovative architecture and CFRP to cancel almost all the extra weight added by batteries. For customers, this means a dynamic senior management, along with a wide significantly increased use of electricity, "said Klaus Draeger, member of the board of BMW responsible for the development.

An extraordinary selection of mobility services - which can also be used separately from the car - are an integral part of i. This can create a new BMW, part of the business profitable in the long term and to attract new customers to the brand of the company.

"Mobility requirements are changing rapidly growing mega-cities," says Ian Robertson. "We are committed to self-use mobility services, such as the BMW turned to run, will be enlarged with BMW i will also increase their self Mobility Services Premium. What's really innovative is that we start an independent commission 'Car of mobility services. BMW My goal is to provide tailored solutions for mobile network seamlessly high quality products and services. "The emphasis is on solutions that will improve the existing parking, as well as intelligent navigation systems with local information, intermodal route planning and premium car-sharing.