Pininfarina BLUECAR

Pininfarina BLUECAR which will enter production in 2010 has been unveiled at Geneva Motor Show. This electric car is a result of a 50-50 joint venture between the Italian design house and Bollore.

Pininfarina BLUECAR is not just a concept and the production of this compact MPV will be around 60,000 units by 2015. Pininfarina BLUECAR has four seats and five doors which equipped with an automatic transmission.

With the LMP (Lithium Metal Polymer) batteries, Pininfarina BLUECAR has a range of 250 km and a lifespan of about 200,000 km. This car also equipped with a new tire design (developed in collaboration with Dunlop) that significantly reduces energy consumption.

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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.

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Lincoln C Concept

Lincoln C Concept has been premiered at the Detroit Auto Show. Powered by a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine coupled with Ford’s dry and dual-clutch PowerShift six-speed transmission, Lincoln C Concept may develops 180 horsepower and 180 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Lincoln C Concept is the company’s newest “big idea” for a small luxury car which is able to offer a 43 mpg fuel economy on the highway.

Lincoln C Concept also features an In-Car Companion, called EVA. EVA is a life-like avatar that connects the driver to the vehicle.

Lincoln C Concept showcases a human machine interface (HMI) and in-car connectivity technologies that aim to facilitate social networking.

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