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Koenigsegg CCX

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLEtPR0KijdzJbhUuf3zc5FCmKlSmCck6xv6pDwfpV0rmsGjOe0X6NkjcxXEb58G6Loo7FE33rDTPs7LXcNjGvnzetmIeVU_D7-qxA1q5FLeL6Jw77EKG7f2GXygcvwza8zCFepAtkvVp/s1600-h/Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_(1_von_2).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206805807877480482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLEtPR0KijdzJbhUuf3zc5FCmKlSmCck6xv6pDwfpV0rmsGjOe0X6NkjcxXEb58G6Loo7FE33rDTPs7LXcNjGvnzetmIeVU_D7-qxA1q5FLeL6Jw77EKG7f2GXygcvwza8zCFepAtkvVp/s320/Koenigsegg_CCXR_Edition_(1_von_2).jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCX has been engineered to comply with the US regulation and market demands and is an evolutionary design that replaced the Koenigsegg CCR. CCX is an abbreviation for Competition Coupe X; the X commemorating the 10th anniversary, (being the Roman numeral for ten), of the completion and test drive of the first CC vehicle in 1996. The CCX was first unveiled on February 28, 2006 at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show although its existence was announced earlier. The CCX is also available as the CCXR, the difference being that CCXR's engine is tuned to run on biofuel. The different fuel and tune allows the CCXR to produce 25% more power than the CCX. The Koenigsegg CCXR is an "environmentally-friendly" version CCX powered by essentially the same twin-supercharged V8 engine but converted to use E85 ethanol fuel. The engine tune in the CCXR is more powerful than that of the CCX, putting out 1018 bhp (760 kW) at 7200 rpm and 781.8 ft·lb (1060 N·m) of torque at 6100 rpm, 25% more power than the CCX, also making it the second most powerful production car in the world, behind the SSC Ultimate Aero TT.Christian von Koenigsegg said that "Our engineers couldn't quite believe the figures when we tested the car". The increased power is a result of the cooling properties of ethanol in the engine's combustion chambers allowing for a higher pressure in the cylinder and the biofuel having a higher octane rating of 113 RON compared to 95 RON for gasoline in North America and 100 RON for gasoline in Europe, although the CCXR burns slightly more fuel than the CCX with 15 mpg (17L/100km). The only changes to the engine are modified fuel injectors, upgraded fuel lines and piston rings and a higher boost setting on the superchargers. Koenigsegg stated that CCX owners will be able to have their cars converted to the same engine specification as the CCXR for approximately US$100,000 (€80,000) extra, although the CCX remains available for purchase as biofuel for the CCXR may not be available in some locations. <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Ud4M7RGF2s&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5Ud4M7RGF2s&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> <a href="http://www.koenigsegg.com">OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a> Specifications : Manufacturer Koenigsegg Production 2006–present Predecessor Koenigsegg CCR Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door roadster Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive Engine(s) 4.7 L twin-supercharged V8 Transmission(s) 6-speed manual Wheelbase 2660 mm (104.7 in) Length 4293 mm (169 in) Width 1996 mm (78.6 in) Height 1120 mm (44.1 in) Curb weight 1180 kg (2601 lb) Designer Sven-Harry Åkesson Performance : The CCX can accelerate from stationary to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and 100 miles per hour (160 km/h) in 7.7 seconds.It can complete a standing quarter mile in 9.9 seconds with an end speed of 146 miles per hour (235 km/h). According to Koenigsegg it has a top speed of 395 km/h (245 mph), but it has not officially been tested on a long enough straight to confirm its maximum speed. The CCX has a turning circle of 36 ft 1.1 in (11 meters) and can turn at 1.3 lateral gs (13 m/s²). Engine : While the previous Koenigseggs were powered by a Ford Modular V8 engine sourced from the U.S., the engine of the CCX was designed by Koenigsegg based on the Ford Modular architecture, and assembled for them by Grainger & Worrall, a British company that produces drivetrain components for Formula One cars.The engine is a 4.7 litre (4712 cc, 287 cu in) V8, with dual overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder. The engine block is made of 356 Aluminium that has undergone a T7 heat treatment, a form of accelerated precipitation strengthening.The aluminium alloy is stronger than the previous engine and allows a thinner, thus lighter, engine block that will withstand higher cylinder pressures. The engine is boosted by two centrifugal superchargers that increase the compression to 17.5 psi (120 kPa) with an 8.2:1 compression ratio. The engine produces 806 hp (601 kW) at 6900 rpm and 678 lb·ft (919 N·m) of torque at 5700 rpm on 91 octane (U.S. rating) gasoline. The engine is lubricated with a dry sump system with a separate oil pump, the pistons are cooled by oil sprayed onto them and the oil itself has an external cooler.The CCX engine burns 14 mpg–U.S. / 17 mpg–imp (17 Liters per 100 kilometers) Transmission : The CCX has a six speed manual gearbox made for Koenigsegg by Cima with a twin plate clutch of diameter 8.46 in (215 millimeters) as default but a sequential manual transmission option is available. The power is fed to the wheels through a torque sensitive, limited slip differential. The option to select gear ratios is available, but the default ratios of the 2007 CCX are in the table.

Koenigsegg CCX

The Koenigsegg CCX is a mid-engined roadster from Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg. The CCX has been engineered to comply with the US reg...

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGQmy3B6wb7CrfNiScl9_xRAuNcY9995jET5WT7B6cXOOo7n5lv__z8dl9HvuGRJwGxBViR4FpZtEuXr5kE0MI2V-WnNbsu07KXLM7qWprK92h01rRg6u3kolxdnRUxt44O3iC-7v3xXB/s1600-h/Bugatti_Veyron.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206801171552595986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZGQmy3B6wb7CrfNiScl9_xRAuNcY9995jET5WT7B6cXOOo7n5lv__z8dl9HvuGRJwGxBViR4FpZtEuXr5kE0MI2V-WnNbsu07KXLM7qWprK92h01rRg6u3kolxdnRUxt44O3iC-7v3xXB/s320/Bugatti_Veyron.JPG" style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> 1:Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron: The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS introduced in 2005. It is the quickest accelerating and decelerating street-legal production car in the world, and was the world's fastest street-legal production car until the introduction of the SSC Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo produced by Shelby SuperCars. Powered by a 1,001 PS (987 hp/736 kW) W16 engine, it is able to achieve an average top speed of 407.47 km/h (253.19 mph). The car reached full production in September 2005, and is handcrafted in a factory Volkswagen built near the former Bugatti headquarters in Château St Jean in Molsheim (Alsace, France). It is named after French racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JGwO6px3yAs&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JGwO6px3yAs&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Specifications: Manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles SAS Parent company Volkswagen AG Production 2005–present (approx. 300 to be produced) Assembly Molsheim, Alsace, France Predecessor Bugatti EB110 Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout Mid-engine, all-wheel drive Engine(s) 8.0 L quad-turbocharged W16 Transmission(s) 7-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox sequential manual Wheelbase 2710 mm (106.69 in) Length 4462 mm (175.67 in) Width 1998 mm (78.66 in) Height 1204 mm (47.4 in) at normal position Curb weight 1888 kg (4162.33 lb) Fuel capacity 100 L (26 US gal/22 imp gal) Designer Hartmut Warkuss, and Jozef Kabaň The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders, or the equivalent of two narrow-angle V8 engines mated in a "W" configuration. Each cylinder has 4 valves for a total of 64, but the narrow V8 configuration allows two camshafts to drive two banks of cylinders so only 4 camshafts are needed. The engine is fed by four turbochargers and displaces 8.0 L (7,993 cc/488 in³) with a square 86 mm (3.4 in) by 86 mm (3.4 in) bore and stroke. Putting this power to the ground is a dual-clutch Direct-Shift Gearbox computer-controlled manual transmission with 7 gear ratios via shifter paddles behind the steering wheel boasting an < 150 ms shift time, designed and manufactured by Ricardo of England. The Veyron can be driven by full automatic transmission. The Veyron also features full-time all-wheel drive based on the Haldex system. It uses special Michelin run-flat tires designed specifically for the Veyron to accommodate the vehicle's top speed. Curb weight is estimated at 1,888 kg (4,160 lb). This gives the car a power to weight ratio of 529 bhp/ton. The car's wheelbase is 2710 mm (106.7 in). Overall length is 4462 mm (175.7 in). It measures 1998 mm (78.7 in) wide and 1204 mm (47.4 in) tall. The Bugatti Veyron has a total of 10 radiators. 3 radiators for the engine cooling system. 1 heat exchanger for the air-to-liquid intercoolers. 2 for the air conditioning system. 1 transmission oil radiator. 1 differential oil radiator. 1 engine oil radiator. 1 hydraulic oil radiator for the spoiler It has a drag coefficient of 0.36 , and a frontal area of 2.07 m2. This gives it a CdA ft² value of 8.02. Performance : Power : According to Volkswagen (and approved by TÜV Süddeutschland) the final production Veyron engine produces 736 kW (987 hp) which is equivalent to 1001 PS (metric horsepower) and 922 ft·lbf (1,250 N·m) torque. However, the car is advertised as producing "1001 horsepower" in both the US and European markets. Top Speed : Top speed was initially promised to be 407 km/h (253 mph) but test versions were unstable at that speed, forcing a redesign of the aerodynamics. In May, 2005, a prototype Veyron tested at a Volkswagen track near Wolfsburg, Germany recorded an electronically limited top speed of 400 km/h (249 mph). In October, 2005, Car and Driver magazine's editor Csaba Csere test drove the final production version of the Veyron for the November 2005 issue. This test, at Volkswagen's Ehra-Lessien test track, reached a top speed of 407.5 km/h (253.2 mph). The top speed was verified once again by James May on Top Gear, again at Volkswagen's private test track, when the car hit 407.9 km/h (253 mph), which equated to precisely one-third of supersonic speed at sea level. When getting close to the top speed during the test he said that "the tires will only last for about fifteen minutes, but it's okay because the fuel runs out in twelve minutes." He also gave an indication of the power requirements, at 249 km/h (155 mph) the Veyron was using approximately 270 bhp (201 kW), but to get to its rated 407 km/h (253 mph) top speed required far more from the engine. Aerodynamic friction or drag is proportional to the square of the speed; for example doubling speed quadruples drag. Work is a product of force applied over a distance travelled. Comparing a vehicle travelling at 100 mph (160 km/h) with one travelling at 200 mph (320 km/h), over a given period of time (e.g. 1 second), the faster vehicle must overcome 4 times the aerodynamic drag, and travel twice the distance of the slower one. Thus it does 8 times the work of the slower vehicle in that period of time. As power is work done / time taken it follows that the faster vehicle, travelling at twice the speed requires 8 times the power of the slower one. German inspection officials recorded an average top speed of 408.47 km/h (253.8 mph) during test sessions on the Ehra Lessien test track on April 19, 2005. The car's everyday top speed is listed at 375 km/h (233 mph). When the car reaches 220 km/h (137 mph), hydraulics lower the car until it has a ground clearance of about 8.9 cm (3½ inches). At the same time, the wing and spoiler deploy. This is the "handling mode", in which the wing helps provide 3425 newtons (770 pounds) of downforce, holding the car to the road. The driver must, using a special key (the "Top Speed Key"), toggle the lock to the left of his seat in order to attain the maximum (average) speed of 407 km/h (253 mph). The key functions only when the vehicle is at a stop when a checklist then establishes whether the car—and its driver—are ready to enable 'top speed' mode. If all systems are go, the rear spoiler retracts, the front air diffusers close and the ground clearance, normally 12.5 cm (4.9 inches), drops to 6.5 cm (2.6 inches). Acceleration : The Veyron is one of the quickest production cars to 100km/h (62mph) with a proven time of 2.5 seconds[citation needed]. It reaches 60 mph (97 km/h) in approximately 2.46 seconds. This is an average acceleration of 1.18 g. The forward acceleration in a Veyron may also be strong enough to cause head-up illusion, which gives passengers the impression of driving up a slope, very much like what is commonly experienced in a jet liner that accelerates for take off. This could arguably lead to false perception of stopping distances. The Veyron reaches 200 and 300 km/h (124 and 186 mph) in 7.4 and 16.7 seconds respectively. And according to the February 2007 issue of Road & Track Magazine, the Veyron accomplished the quarter mile in 10.2 seconds at a speed of 142.9 mph (230.0 km/h). Other tests, however, have the Veyron hitting 150 mph (240 km/h) in 9.8 seconds (see below), so the quarter mile time is actually faster, making the Veyron the most rapidly accelerating production car in history. Fuel Consumption : The Veyron consumes more fuel than any other production car, using 40.4 L/100 km (6.99 mpg imp/5.82 mpg US) in city driving and 24.1 L/100 km (11.7 mpg imp/9.76 mpg US) in combined cycle. At full throttle, it uses more than 115 L/100 km (2.46 mpg imp/2.05 mpg US), which would empty its 100 L (26 US gal/22 imp gal) fuel tank in just 12 minutes 46 seconds. This is a safety measure studied by the engineers because after 15 straight minutes at 253 mph the tires would melt. Braking: The Veyron's brakes use unique cross-drilled and turbine-vented carbon rotors which draw in cooling air to reduce fade. The front calipers have eight titanium pistons and the rear calipers have six pistons. Bugatti claims maximum deceleration of 1.3 G on road tires. Prototypes have been subjected to repeated 1.0 g braking from 194 to 50 mph (312 to 80 km/h) without fade. With the car's acceleration from 50 to 194 mph (80 to 312 km/h), that test can be performed every 22 seconds. At speeds above 124 mph (200 km/h), the rear wing also acts as an airbrake, snapping to a 55-degree angle in 0.4 seconds once brakes are applied, providing 0.68 g (4.9 m/s²) of deceleration (equivalent to the stopping power of an ordinary hatchback). Bugatti claims the Veyron will brake from 400 km/h (249 mph) to a standstill in less than 10 seconds. The Veyron's performance was tested by Top Gear's Richard Hammond in a race against a Eurofighter Typhoon.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

1:Bugatti EB 16.4 Veyron: The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is a mid-engine sports car produced by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS in...

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Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcJbamikntI__ajzKeu82W0rk16JCUPexY93ZfWSNEEr9iJEF3IpfIm9aGypR41aKGPLippSnp_JZCF40O4MMYgidvokmvPFQMwZhyxVDDpZx5HzrwwbGhHsEWXTfKlzfhiCDUYyH-kxt/s1600-h/ch.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206538668271546514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDcJbamikntI__ajzKeu82W0rk16JCUPexY93ZfWSNEEr9iJEF3IpfIm9aGypR41aKGPLippSnp_JZCF40O4MMYgidvokmvPFQMwZhyxVDDpZx5HzrwwbGhHsEWXTfKlzfhiCDUYyH-kxt/s320/ch.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> The Silverado Hybrid is Chevrolet’s gasoline-electric hybrid half-ton pickup that was added to the Silverado line for 2005 and is the first full-size truck with hybrid propulsion technology for improved fuel economy. The Silverado Hybrid is powered by a standard Vortec 5300 5.3-liter V8 engine and a 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission coupled with the hybrid propulsion system which replaces the traditional starter motor and alternator with a compact 14-kw electric induction motor or starter generator integrated between the engine and transmission. The starter generator provides fast, quiet starting power and allows the gasoline engine to automatically start and stop under certain conditions to conserve fuel. The Silverado Hybrid also offers four 120-volt/20-amp electrical auxiliary power outlets located under the rear seat and in the pickup bed. <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/silverado/">Official website</a> Specifications: Engines & Power 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 4WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 4WD Standard Engine 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 Horsepower Gas 295 @ 5200 RPM 295 @ 5200 RPM 295 @ 5200 RPM 295 @ 5200 RPM Electric No data No data No data No data Torque (lb-ft) Gas 335 @ 4000 RPM 335 @ 4000 RPM 335 @ 4000 RPM 335 @ 4000 RPM Electric No data No data No data No data Transmissions 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 4WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 4WD 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Std. Std. Std. Std. Fuel Economy 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 2WD 1500 LT1 Ext. Cab 4WD 1500 LT2 Ext. Cab 4WD City (mpg) 18 18 17 17 Highway (mpg) 21 21 19 19 <a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&vid=99e74da4-6226-4c7a-ad91-f4be1fd87f23">Video</a> Source-autos.msn

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

The Silverado Hybrid is Chevrolet’s gasoline-electric hybrid half-ton pickup that was added to the Silverado line for 2005 and is the first ...

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Mercury Mariner Hybrid

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTiOpINcjLkL1cvdb-ArfLWZPWLSwKDW_UKN5A4D___fYLoXIsg1bIk0Nk4hvRv4Z4ch8gj8mT3QozvG5huYYa_7Wv4Cqfahf-IsnHRpoiGhBmt3nG64P1cVjNzi4CwEVPFGb0j9XewoN/s1600-h/Mercury_Mariner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206536280074772098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOTiOpINcjLkL1cvdb-ArfLWZPWLSwKDW_UKN5A4D___fYLoXIsg1bIk0Nk4hvRv4Z4ch8gj8mT3QozvG5huYYa_7Wv4Cqfahf-IsnHRpoiGhBmt3nG64P1cVjNzi4CwEVPFGb0j9XewoN/s320/Mercury_Mariner.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> The Mercury Mariner compact SUV was introduced in 2005. It is a sibling of the Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape, although it is slightly more upmarket than the other two. Mechanically, it is identical to the Ford Escape (with the exception of being offered with only an automatic transmission). It also includes stylistic differences, such as a two-tone interior, European-style turn signal repeaters, monotone cladding, and the signature Mercury "waterfall" front grille. The Mariner is Mercury's first car-based SUV, and is slotted below the Mountaineer in the lineup. Specifications: Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Production 2005-Present Class Compact SUV Body style(s) 4-door SUV Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive Platform Ford CD2 platform Engine(s) 2.3L 153 hp (114 kW) I4 3.0L 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic Wheelbase 103.1 in (2619 mm) Hybrid : In 2006 the Mariner Hybrid hit dealer lots. It is mechanically identical to its sibling, the Ford Escape Hybrid. Like the Ford Escape Hybrid, The Mariner Hybrid is a "full" hybrid electric system, meaning the system can switch automatically between pure electric power, pure gasoline engine power, or a combination of electric battery and gasoline engine operating together, for maximum performance and efficiency at all speeds and loads. When braking or decelerating, the Mariner's hybrid system uses regenerative braking, where the electric drive motor becomes a generator, converting the vehicle's momentum back to electricity for storage in the batteries. With 155 hp (116 kW), the Mariner Hybrid has nearly the same acceleration performance as the conventional 200 hp (150 kW) V6 Mariner. Second generation : (specifications) Production 2008-Present Assembly Claycomo, Missouri Length 175.2 in (4450 mm) Premier: 175.5 in (4458 mm) Width 71.1 in (1806 mm) Height 68.8 in (1748 mm) <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-8EIzb8kplc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-8EIzb8kplc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> For the 2008 model year the Mariner was significantly updated with a new look although built on the Ford CD2 platform used by the previous generation Mariner. The changes included a new seats, headlights, taillights, a new liftgate, a higher beltline and new doors and wheels. The interior was also significantly updated with higher quality materials and more refined features. The engines remained the same but the 3.0L Duratec V6 has been modified to reduce fuel consumption by 10% The first 2008 Mercury Mariner was unveiled at the South Florida International Auto Show on October 6, 2006 and was touted as a new direction for the Mercury Brand. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Mariner">Information</a>

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

The Mercury Mariner compact SUV was introduced in 2005. It is a sibling of the Mazda Tribute and Ford Escape, although it is slightly more u...

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Toyota Camry Hybrid

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S-o-qaYa7gzQg5ee2aYv11mgbHtyOjASizvjmEW0hYj4U2GX1t8Oc7HyDB4XeI2eg3qck7V7XVHfQGOV2nz9ke7KXS16L6Wt57wCxbQSJ7TH5WReZWpYqLrWVnS3bjHpTF9rBUBqILbE/s1600-h/Toyota_Camry_Hybrid-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206534744905958850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3S-o-qaYa7gzQg5ee2aYv11mgbHtyOjASizvjmEW0hYj4U2GX1t8Oc7HyDB4XeI2eg3qck7V7XVHfQGOV2nz9ke7KXS16L6Wt57wCxbQSJ7TH5WReZWpYqLrWVnS3bjHpTF9rBUBqILbE/s320/Toyota_Camry_Hybrid-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Manufacturer Toyota Production 2007–present Assembly Georgetown, Kentucky Toyota City, Japan Class Mid-size (2007-present) Body style(s) 4-door sedan Engine(s) 2.4 L I4 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle gasoline engine Transmission(s) Continuously variable transmission Wheelbase 109.3 in (2776 mm) Length 189.2 in (4806 mm) Width 71.7 in (1821 mm) Height 57.5 in (1461 mm) Fuel capacity 65.1 L (17.2 U.S. gallons) The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of the Camry sedan. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was introduced in May 2006 and has estimated U.S. sales of 60,000 per year, or 15 percent of total Camry sales. The Camry Hybrid was voted 2007 Car of the Year in the Family Sedan (over $30k) category by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XJWrp7D7aqw&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XJWrp7D7aqw&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Specifications Powertrain The Toyota Camry Hybrid utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine, 650V electric motors with 105 kW (140 hp) and 270 N·m (199 ft·lbf) and a NiMH 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 30 kW (40 hp) to produce a peak of 192 hp (140 kW). EPA fuel economy estimates for the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid are 40 MPG (City) and 38 MPG (Highway). EPA’s revised method of estimating fuel economy for 2008 and subsequent model years, which now considers the effects of air conditioning, rapid acceleration and cold temperatures, estimates 33 MPG (City) and 34 MPG (Highway). Unique Features In addition to the Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD), the Toyota Camry hybrid has several features not available on non-hybrid Camry models; for example: LED tail lights Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management [VDIM] Climate Control (HVAC) system which can function when ICE (internal combustion engine) is off. "ECO" button which can limit energy consumption of the HVAC system. Coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) reducing wheel spats and underbody pans (Cd for Camry Hybrid is 0.27) "HYBRID" emblems on front fenders and HSD emblem on the rear decklid The majority of these features are meant to reduce energy consumption (e.g. LED lights and "ECO" button) and thereby improve fuel economy. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Camry_Hybrid">Information</a>

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Manufacturer Toyota Production 2007–present Assembly Georgetown, Kentucky Toyota City, Japan Class Mid-size (2007-present) Body style(s)...

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Honda Accord Hybrid

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVdRce5kYuQJKSVPZI6wZcyIy9tx4VrzECDYLbmXyZrFF5ELpbMjoWuD9QgFP5BrCBG5VtBrohF81W0oN9VOUlBIA3nXdxmFxzvMbOmyusJtXJofbVTqDl9YJ0oTmGgx7COXOCWoGH-zC/s1600-h/Accord-Hybrid-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206533545916199106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVdRce5kYuQJKSVPZI6wZcyIy9tx4VrzECDYLbmXyZrFF5ELpbMjoWuD9QgFP5BrCBG5VtBrohF81W0oN9VOUlBIA3nXdxmFxzvMbOmyusJtXJofbVTqDl9YJ0oTmGgx7COXOCWoGH-zC/s320/Accord-Hybrid-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> Specifications: Manufacturer Honda Production 2005–2007 Assembly Sayama, Japan SuccessorHonda FCX Clarity,Honda Accord Diesel Class Mid-size Body style(s) 4-door sedan Layout FF layout Engine(s) 3.0L V6 Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic Wheelbase 107.9 in (2741 mm) Length 2005: 189.5 in (4813 mm) 2006-07: 191.1 in (4854 mm) Width 2005: 71.4 in (1814 mm) 2006-07: 71.7 in (1821 mm) Height 2005: 57.0 in (1448 mm) 2006-07: 57.2 in (1453 mm) The Honda Accord Hybrid is a Hybrid vehicle version of the North American Honda Accord. It became the company's third hybrid when the 2005 model was introduced in late 2004, following the Honda Insight and Honda Civic Hybrid. The Accord Hybrid is priced US$3,000 higher than the EX V6 model Accord, and retains the same trim and feature levels (with the deletion of the power sunroof). Honda has positioned the Accord Hybrid at the top of its (non-Acura) lineup. While this new vehicle shares the same displacement as the regular seventh generation Accord V6 powerplant, the engine in the Hybrid is derived from the 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan and can shut off 3 of the 6 cylinders under certain conditions for better fuel economy (a technology that Honda calls Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)). The new engine features iVTEC technology and drives a new compact transmission. Power is up from 240 to 255 hp (179 to 190 kW) and torque rose from 212 to 232 ft·lbf (287 to 315 N·m). Fuel economy was originally estimated at 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) city and 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) highway, but was later changed to 25 city, 34 highway, after Honda's addition of standard sunroof and spare tire (not included on the 2005 model) bumped the car to a higher weight class for EPA mileage testing. The 2006 model has also been rated an AT-PZEV vehicle. AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology-Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) is an emissions standard created by the California Air Resources Board. <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yk0Cpf_ouJk&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yk0Cpf_ouJk&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Honda puts the emphasis on performance and targets high-end buyers. Unlike traditional hybrid designs, the new Accord hybrid uses a more powerful engine than its non-hybrid counterpart. Together with the Integrated Motor Assist, the hybrid version is a slightly higher performance car than the conventional V6-engined Accord. 2006 US-spec Accord Hybrid The 2005 Accord Hybrid Sedan is also 4 inches (102 mm) longer than the 2005 Accord Sedan. The 2005 Accord Hybrid Sedan comes in four colors: Graphite Pearl, Desert Mist Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, and Taffeta White. For 2006, the Accord Hybrid comes standard with Vehicle Stability Assist, and like the conventional US-spec Accord, received a minor exterior facelift. Accord Hybrids from model year 2006 and up can be identified by the amber rear turn signals whereas their fully gasoline counterparts have red rear turn signals. According to Consumer Reports, the Accord Hybrid only averages 1 MPG better than the regular Accord in their fuel economy tests. Honda has announced that there will be no hybrid version when the next generation is launched in 2008; instead, there will be a diesel model. Another replacement for the Accord Hybrid is the mid-size Honda FCX Clarity, with the production model to debut at the 2007-08 Los Angeles Auto Show. Both the FCX Clarity and Accord Diesel will debut as 2009 models. The Accord hybrid sold 25,000 since 2004, and 6,100 of the 2007 model <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Accord_Hybrid">Information</a>

Honda Accord Hybrid

Specifications: Manufacturer Honda Production 2005–2007 Assembly Sayama, Japan Successor Honda FCX Clarity,Honda Accord Diesel Class Mid-...

6:24 AM

Lexus RX 400h

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x6RGoDhtAX7vEubtug8ylTHeaz-P_N_WzrXeyh8KFzuBUjpWS_ofYQZkKzMFgVmPM6KNWguXvEE8z8r1HY0cWFfqQVkissNgVhalJwKrM4W_pBfqp-3xlqjZJfTcTKtw28gitoSkd-YZ/s1600-h/Lexus-RX400H.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206520372813054642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9x6RGoDhtAX7vEubtug8ylTHeaz-P_N_WzrXeyh8KFzuBUjpWS_ofYQZkKzMFgVmPM6KNWguXvEE8z8r1HY0cWFfqQVkissNgVhalJwKrM4W_pBfqp-3xlqjZJfTcTKtw28gitoSkd-YZ/s320/Lexus-RX400H.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" /></a> The Lexus RX 400h is a hybrid crossover SUV assembled since 2005 for Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota Motor Corp. The RX 400h uses Lexus Hybrid Drive technology and the Lexus RX model design. An equivalent model is called the Toyota Harrier Hybrid in Japan. First introduced in January 2004 at the North American International Auto Show, the RX 400h became the world's second mass-produced hybrid sport utility vehicle, after the Ford Escape Hybrid. The RX 400h was also the first luxury hybrid. <a href="http://www.lexus.com/lexus-main/models/RXh/">Official website</a> First generation (2004-present)RX 400h Production 2005–present Assembly Kyūshū, Japan Engine(s) 3.3 L 3MZ-FE V6 hybrid system Transmission(s) Continuously variable transmission Wheelbase 106.9 in (2715 mm) Length 187.2 in (4755 mm) Width 72.6 in (1844 mm) Height 2006-07: 68.5 in (1740 mm) 2008-09 AWD: 66.4 in (1687 mm) 2008-09 FWD: 66.1 in (1679 mm) Fuel capacity 17.20 US gallons (65.1 L/14.3 imp gal) <object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p8SkrHIOV3s&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p8SkrHIOV3s&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Lexus debuted the RX 400h at the North American International Auto Show in 2004, with plans to launch the vehicle in the U.S. market. The equivalent Harrier Hybrid debuted in Japan on 22 March 2005, the same day as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Lexus RX 400h made its U.S. sales debut in mid-2005, with over 9,000 pre-orders at launch. The RX 400h's arrival in the U.S. had been delayed by several months; Lexus had announced in November 2004 that the American launch of the hybrid Lexus SUV would occur for the 2006 model year (with European and Asian launches during 2005). Since its launch, the all-wheel drive RX 400h/Harrier Hybrid has been sold at a substantial premium over the non-hybrid RX 300/RX 330/RX 350/Harrier. In the U.S., the initial base price was US$49,185, which was a $5,600 premium over a similarly-equipped RX 330/RX 350. A front-wheel drive version of the RX 400h debuted in 2006, with a base MSRP approximately $1,400 less than the all-wheel drive RX hybrid. For 2007, along with the reduction of the federal hybrid tax credit for its hybrids, Lexus lowered the base price of the RX 400h to $42,580 and $41,180 for the respective all-wheel and front-wheel drive versions. The list price in Japan for the Harrier Hybrid ranges from 4.095 million Yen to 4.62 million Yen. Powertrain The gasoline-powered part of the RX 400h engine system is a 3.3 L 3MZ-FE V6, very similar to the one found in the RX 330. It produced, in the case of the Harrier Hybrid, 211 hp JIS (155 kW) and 288 N·m (212 ft·lbf). The gasoline engine is aided by a maximum of two additional electric motors, one driving the front wheels, producing 167 hp JIS (123 kW) and 333 N·m (245 ft·lbf) and connected to the CVT gearbox, and the other driving the rear wheels, producing 68 hp JIS (50 kW) and 130 N·m (95 ft·lbf). The whole system, called Lexus Hybrid Drive (also Hybrid Synergy Drive), produces a maximum of 272 hp JIS (200 kW). With Lexus Hybrid Drive, under normal driving conditions, only the front motor and gasoline engine are used. The rear motor is only used under full-throttle acceleration or when the front wheels lose traction. The gasoline engine switches off automatically and the car runs completely on electricity when either stationary, decelerating, or being driven at slow speeds (0 to 40 miles per hour). An Ni-MH battery is responsible for powering the motors, and is charged by generators during deceleration or sharp cornering. Not only does the hybrid drive in the RX 400h improve fuel economy, with the assistance of the electric motor, the 400h/Harrier Hybrid can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in less than 8 s, quicker than the gasoline-only RX. Despite the increased performance, the RX 400h/Harrier Hybrid consumes roughly the same amount of gasoline as a compact four-cylinder sedan and it qualifies as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) in America. Under the Japanese "10.15 mode" fuel consumption standard, the Harrier Hybrid can run 17.8 km per litre of fuel (compared with the standard coil-sprung V6 3.0 L Harrier, which returned 9.4 km/L). In Japan, it qualifies as a "4-star" LEV-car, where it produces 75% fewer emissions than the standard specified in Heisei 17 (i.e. year 2005). In the U.S., the RX 400h is certified with a revised 2008 EPA fuel economy rating of 26 mpg city, 24 highway for the AWD model. Because of the hybrid system's ability to shut off the gasoline engine at slower speeds or at idle, its fuel economy is better in city driving, in contrast with conventional petrol and diesel drivetrains. Differences from the RX 350 Compared to the standard Lexus RX, the RX 400h features a different front grille and round foglights, and also differently-styled LED tailights in place of the conventional LED ones on the RX330/RX350. Different exterior colors are offered. When launched in 2005, the RX 400h came exclusively with brushed aluminum interior accents, in place of the wood trim offered in the standard RX. This changed in 2006, when the RX 400h became available with Bird's Eye Maple wood trim. Additional changes for 2007 included the addition of Hybrid badging on the rear side doors. A hybrid information display on the navigation screen shows electrical motor, gasoline engine, and regenerative braking activation in real time. Some RX 400h models without navigation screens display the information on a small monochrome display on the instrument panel, similar to Toyota Camry Hybrid models without navigation systems. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX_400h">Information</a>