Archive for the ‘Hybrid Research’ Category

In Mexico, presented a project for a car to hydrogen

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
auto-hidrogeno-ipnThrough the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico, Mr. Francisco Javier Perez Pinal, has submitted a proposal for a future car powered with hydrogen fuel cell, where it achieved a person moving at 50 km / h, with a total weight of 250 kg. The interesting thing about this project is that it has not cost as much as other firms more important, as research has led the Research and Development Center for Digital Technology within the Institute, had only cost a little more $ 2,000. A very good thing. (more...)

What is a hybrid car?

Monday, October 19th, 2009
auto-hibrido-300x176The decision of a consumer who has the greatest impact on the environment is the choice of car we drive. Hybrid cars offer drivers an innovative, efficient and affordable option. After years of being "in the way of development", the cars gas-electric hybrids have become a practical option for consumers. (more...)

Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Developed and received a «a tour of the» concept of design-Honda Center in Germany. How to declare themselves the representatives of Honda, this concept is in its way a response to the recent presentation of the Toyota sports models FT-HS at the Auto Show in Detroit.

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Second generation Honda Insight

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

The new Honda Insight, which is expected to be sold in the U.S. in April, promises to be more successful than the predecessor:

planned to sell the entire 200 thousand cars per year, with about 100 thousand will be in North America. Approximate price in U.S. – $ 19000. The car promises to be more economical than the Toyota Prius and Civic Hybrid.

Volvo 3CC: Electrosila

Monday, March 30th, 2009

Among the virtues of this miracle the car – not only the ecological cleanliness of engine and body with an unusual landing formula 2 +1, but also an amazing ratio of weight and torque of the power unit.

Concept 3CC – the fruit of the work of designers and engineers to California’s Center for Volvo to develop concepts. They managed to preserve the visibility of the elements of corporate identity and brand. Steamlining body after severe tests in the wind tunnel has become a 30% better than the sedan S40.

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