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Rinspeed iChange



Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

Rinspeed iChange
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2009 Honda Civic Hybrid



Honda released today the complete details of the 2009 Honda Civic in both coupe and sedan body styles and of the 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid. The 2009 Honda Civic sedan and coupe is powered by a 1.8 liter in-line 4-cylinder engine that’s good for 140 hp at 6300 rpm and 128 lb.-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm.

The 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid gets its power from a combination between a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a 15 kilowatt electric motor that together develop 110 hp at 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. of torque between 1000 and 2500 rpm.

Visually, the 2009 Honda Civic and it’s Hybrid brother received a new exterior styling, with a new front bumper cover and grille design and new headlight and taillight color combinations.

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid
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Nissan EV and HEV Car



Nissan EV (Electric Vehicle) and Nissan HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) has been presented by Nissan for its next generation of environmentally friendly vehicles.

Nissan promises to introduce an all-electric vehicle by 2010, which will go into production by 2012.

Nissan Electric Vehicle (EV) features a front-wheel-drive layout, and powered by an 80kW motor and inverter. Nissan EV (Electric Vehicle) production version is scheduled to be introduced in 2010.

Nissan Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) featuring parallel-powertrain hybrid system and a high-performance rear-wheel drive hybrid system. Nissan HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) power system is the first one to be combined with rear-wheel-drive.

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