Mazda3 i-stop Presented in Geneva

Mazda3 i-stop has been presented by Mazda in Geneva, following the previous Mazda3 i-stop press release that was announced last month. Powered by the inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve MZR 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine, Mazda3 i-stop may outputs 111 kW/151 PS at 6,200 rpm and 191 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Mazda3 i-stop comes equipped with idle-stop system that uses combustion energy for restart which called i-stop by the company. Mazda3 i-stop is estimated has the ability to restart in 0.35 seconds, which is half the time compared with the other systems’ restart on the market.

Mazda3 i-stop also offers 14% fuel savings in a combined cycle with the i-stop system, DISI, and a number of aerodynamic modifications.

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Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Concept

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion concept has been unveiled at Geneva Motor Show. Powered by a 1.2 liter TDI engine with common rail injection, Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion concept may outputs 55 kW / 75 PS while offers a 3.3 liter/ 100km fuel consumption and a 87 g/km CO2 emissions level.

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion comes equipped with a new aerodynamic package, low rolling resistance tires, a 10 millimeters lowered ride height, and also other modifications to improve the fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion also features a start-stop system and regenerative braking which recovers the energy lost during deceleration and braking.

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EDAG Light Car

EDAG Light Car has been announced by EDAG as a environment-friendly, future-orientated car for everyday and leisure use.

EDAG Light Car is an Open Source that will take place at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. With a basalt fiber as first ever used material for building a car, the company says the car looks like it was made from glass. Basalt fiber is a lightweight, stable and 100% recyclable.

EDAG Light Car is powered with electric drive systems that are placed in the wheels.

EDAG Light Car also equipped with a new LED lighting technology that’s used as an individually adaptable design and communication element.

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