Rinspeed E2 Concept

Rinspeed E2 concept has been scheduled by Rinspeed to be premiered at the Geneva Motor Show this year. Rinspeed E2 is a concept that aims to change the way the tuner market sees the business.

Based on the Fiat 500 Abarth that has been modified, Rinspeed E2 concept offer two levels of fuel consumption with its two levels of power. Two power levels of Rinspeed E2 concept will be at 60 or 160 hp, that can be switched with pressing a button only.

Rinspeed E2 concept needs seven liters of fuel for 100 km in Highway mode (160 hp). While in Commuting mode (60 hp), it needs four liters for the same distance.

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2010 Mercury Milan-Hybrid

2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid has been unveiled by Ford. With the 2.5-liter I-4 engines, 2010 Mercury Milan may develops 175 hp. While with an upgraded 3.0-liter V6 engine, 2010 Mercury Milan may outputs 19 hp more.

The 2010 Mercury Milan also comes some similar equipment as Ford Fusion Sport. The featured equipment includes SYNC, SIRIUS with Travel Link and Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information yet about the 2010 Mercury Milan prices.

Meanwhile, another version - the new 2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid may delivers 155 hp and 136 lb.-ft. of torque as it is powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that coupled with an electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission or e-CVT.

Both Mercury Milan models also will be available in showrooms in spring 2009 (same time as 2010 Ford Fusion Sport).

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GEM Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle

Chrysler has revealed the GEM Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. The GEM Peapod comes with its bold styling the GreenEcoMobility, and aims to set a new standard for environmentally responsible vehicles.

GEM Peapod is powered by an electric motor that uses the energy stored in six 12-Volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a 72-Volt battery system that has an on-boar charger. With these specifications, the GEM Peapod may outputs 12 hp and uses regenerative braking to recover energy.

The GEM Peapod works in two modes: Low with a top speed at 15 mph, and High with a top speed at 25 mph. The GEM Peapod has a range of around 30 miles and requires 6 to 8 hours of charging. The production of GEM Peapod is scheduled in 2009.

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