The Engineer
Sept 12, 2011
Tomorrow sees the start of the Frankfurt Motor Show where 900 exhibitors have convened to peddle their technology and services.
Briefing has taken a quick look the alternatively fuelled vehicles on show, picking three for your perusal.
Vauxhall/Opel says it will reveal what it describes as a striking concept with ‘production potential’ at the Frankfurt show.
The company goes onto say that the two-seat, battery-powered electric vehicle would be highly affordable and have a 60-mile range and be capable of 75mph.
Inspired by the Ampera, the concept is claimed to have the potential to create a new class of light-weight, zero-emissions electric vehicles in the UK and Europe.
More details will be revealed tomorrow.
Audi is set to introduce an all-electric four-seat concept with a 124 mile range.
A multi-material hybrid approach to its construction has led to a vehicle that weighs 1,150kg.
The vehicle’s lithium ion battery-powered electric motor delivers 116PS and 270Nm, allowing the car to go from 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds and to travel at a tops speed of 93mph.
Jaguar will be debuting the C-X16 concept two-seater
Jaguar says the C-X16 is powered by a supercharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 380PS (280kW) and 332 lb ft (450Nm) of torque.
The hybrid system is controlled by a steering-wheel mounted ‘Push to Pass’ button that boosts output by 70kW and 235Nm.
Further performance highlights inclue a top speed of 186mph, 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and 50-75 mph acceleration in 2.1 seconds with CO2 emissions of 165 g/km.
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