Mercedes ML450 HYBRID Production Version

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID production version has been presented at the New York Auto Show. Powered by a 3.5 liter V6 Atkinson-style petrol engine, Mercedes ML450 HYBRID may develops 279 hp and 350 Nm.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID is equipped with a 288-volt battery with high power density and comes with hybrid powertrain that includes an electric motor that combined with the V6 outputs 340 hp and 517 Nm of torque.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID has a new system that computes most fuel-efficient operating mode in real time, 160 times a second with up to 50 million computing operations.

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Subaru Outback (2010)

Subaru has unveiled the new 2010 Subaru Outback at the New York International Auto Show. 2010 Subaru Outback comes with two optional engines: 2.5i with 170 hp and 170 lb-ft. and 3.6R with 256 hp and 247 lb-ft.

Subaru also announced that the optional transmissions for the 2010 Subaru Outback is included with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, a 6-speed manual gearbox, and a Lineartronic CVT transmissions (the first longitudinally mounted CVT system for AWD production vehicles).

Subaru Outback (2010) also offers the safety system includes an electronic Hill Holder System, Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system, ABS, and also EBD.

While on it’s interior, 2010 Subaru Outback offers a spacious interior, enhanced comfort interior, and an enlarged cargo capacity.

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Hyundai Blue-Will Hybrid Unveiled

Hyundai Blue-Will concept which codenamed HND-4 has been unveiled at the Seoul Motor Show. This hybrid concept is the 4th concept to be developed by the Namyang Design Center.

Hyundai Blue-Will’s hybrid system is included with an aluminum 113 kW Petrol Direct Injected 1.6-liter engine and also a 100 kw electric motor.

Hyundai Blue-Will have a range of around 1050 km and offers about 4.3 liter and 4.7 liters per 100 km fuel economy. Hyundai Blue-Will also comes with a Continuously Variable Transmission and a Lithium Ion Polymer battery to store electricity for the motor.

Along with these features, Hyundai Blue-Will also comes with three auxiliary power sources includes Regenerative Braking, Roof-mounted Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells, and also an Exhaust manifold-mounted Thermo-Electric Generator.

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