By Audi confirmed that the new concept of e-Tron, out now in Detroit, will have a serial version, which will most likely be called R4, in addition, the vehicle will be used as a basis for future models of the VW Group. Also showed that “electrical” Audi plans are not limited to sports cars of the brand. E-Tron designation will be used for conceptual development, and based on other models, among which will surely have A1 and A8. R4 production is expected to be available in 2012. and yet again have electric modification. Besides, the model will also be offered with turbo-agents with working volumes of 2.0 and 2.5 liters. The e-Tron Detroit is greater dimensions than those of TT and less than a R8, but it implies that the price of the serial version will be lower than that of TT, while speculating about EUR 30 000. Also showed that the production model will have metal panels on the body, rather than carbon, such as in the concept.
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Lately from all over the world come proposals for electric cars and not only from reputable companies. Some series models equipped with electric motors, all other new developments make a German company e-Wolfe has been transformed in the supercar Ferrari Enzo Electric. The so-called e-2 is a one-seated vehicle equipped with four motor whose total output is 400kW (536 h.p.) and the maximum torque reached 1 000Nm. Due to their low weight (less than 900 kilograms.), Which is achieved through the use of composite materials like carbon fiber and fiberglass, e-Wolfe e-2 will have impressive driving performance when launched in 2011, Unfortunately the top speed is electronically will limit 250 kilometers per hour.
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Audi declassified details about all electric supercar concept e-Tron, which is based on the model and R8 made its debut at the ongoing exhibition in Frankfurt. Audi e-Tron is equipped with four electric motors, with a total power 33 h.p. and now, 4 maximum torque 500Nm., each of them takes care of a drive gear. The company stated that the car accelerates from 0-100km / h. for 4.8sec, develops a maximum of 200 kilometers per hour and can travel 249 kilometers. energy stored in lithium-ion batteries located at the rear of the cabin. Batteries themselves can be loaded into a standard household outlet, in which case the operation takes 6-8 hours, but if you use a specialized station with a voltage of 400 volts, full load is about 2.5 hours. The car is equipped with a system for regenerating energy from the powerful brakes with carbon-ceramic discs. Electric Audi e-Tron also has a communication system Car-to-X, allowing communication between vehicles. It can inform the driver of a road accident in the area, availability of parking, congestion and make such a route using the navigation system that can minimize energy consumption.
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Since Lexus has finally revealed details of its first hatchback, which concept will debut at next week’s tentative exhibition in Frankfurt, in parallel, spread and high resolution photos of the car. Dimensions of the LF-Ch are 4,300 mm length, 1,790 mm width and 1,400 mm height and the distance between the two axes is 2,600 mm. The dimensions of the concept are very similar to those of Audi A3 (4,292 mm Length, 1,765 mm Width, 1,423 mm height and 2,578 mm Wheelbase). Lexus LF-Ch has been the so-called L-finesse design, as well as other new models the company characterized by the most elegant and refined look. The interior of the concept in high-tech style, its equipment includes integrated innovation system Remote Touch, which gives the driver access to all functions of the car and made dozens of extra buttons.
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The British Automotive Engineer magazine issued a request to Lotus Designs to present their vision for a small city car. The designers of the manufacturer of sports cars are designed and respond electro-mobile, very reminiscent of a type and size Smart Fortwo. The dimensions of the vehicle are 2 600 millimeters length, 1 600 millimeters width and 1 700 millimeters height and distance between the two axes is 2 000 millimeters. Despite its small size, the designers of Lotus argued that the car has room for four people, with the rear seats can turn to free more space for luggage. The Urban electric mobile has 38 kW electric motor and 10-kW Li-ion battery located in the floor and filled in the standard contact 3 hours. Vehicle traveling up to 50 kilometers. without recharging and is able to develop maximum speed of 105 kilometers / hr.
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The super-car SLS AMG Gullwing, which is the successor of the legendary car from 50 years of the last century – 300 SL Gullwing, will debut in September at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Furthermore, at the end of last week it became clear that in 2015. Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its electric version, and, the first tests will be carried out in the end of this year. The Electric SLS will be called eDrive and has four motor Brusa, the total power of which is 532 PS. Two of them, together with Li-ion batteries will be located to the rear axle, and the rest will be found to replace the internal combustion engine. Distance, which will SLS eDrive traveling with fully charged batteries will be between 150 and 180 kilometers. But the time required for their full load will be 5-6 hours in specialized stations around 8 hours in a standard outlet. The car is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers / hr about 4 seconds and develop maximum speed of 193 kilometers / hr.
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