Holden Small Car Design Sketch

Holden has revealed a preview design sketch of its upcoming compact sedan and hatchback model, which will be built in Australia and will be aimed at reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

The new small, front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder vehicle to be built by GM Holden at Elizabeth will be based on General Motors’ global Delta small car platform and feature new technologies to increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse emissions.

GM Holden will build an all-new small car in Australia alongside the country’s best-selling Commodore range. The second carline will start in the third quarter of 2010 with support from the Federal and South Australian Governments.

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Volkswagen Golf BiFuel

Volkswagen Golf BiFuel has been premiered by Volkswagen at the Bologna Motor Show. Based on the latest generation (VI) of the popular German model, Volkswagen Golf BiFuel features a factory-installed auto gas drive.

Volkswagen Golf BiFuel offers 72 kW / 98 PS when run on LPG as this car is powered by the 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine.

Volkswagen Golf BiFuel has the LPG consumption of 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers which translates in Germany in 6.38 Euros for 100 km.

Volkswagen Golf BiFuel emits 149 g/km of CO2 and has a range of 420 kilometers in LPG mode.

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Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid

Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid has been announced to make its debut at Paris Auto Show. Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid is powered by a thrifty 2.4-litre Theta engine and a 41PS and 205Nm electric motor. It also equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid will offer a 6.2l/100km fuel economy on a combined cycle and a 148 g/km CO2 emissions level with this powertrain.

The electrical power that needed by the Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid is stored in a 270V Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V). The new Hyundai Santa Fe blue Hybrid will go on sale in July 2009.

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