Renault Kangoo be bop ZE

Renault Kangoo be bop ZE Zero Emission electric vehicle demonstrator has been unveiled at the shareholder AGM in Paris by Renault.

Renault Kangoo be bop ZE prototype is equipped with a brake energy recovery system and it has a range of around 100km while using lithium-ion batteries.

Renault Kangoo be bop ZE is using a technology that similar with the one that will be integrated in the future production electric car by Renault. This electric vehicle also will be offered for test drives during a tour around Europe that will start in July.

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Nissan NISMO 370Z

Nissan has unveils the Nissan NISMO 370Z at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by 3.7 liter V6 engine coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission and a rear-wheel-drive system, Nissan NISMO 370Z may develops 350 hp at 7,400 rpm and 276 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Nissan NISMO 370Z which will hit the showroom floor in June 2009 is developed by NNA’s Specialty Vehicles Group in collaboration with Autech Japan.

Nissan NISMO 370Z comes with new side sills, spoiler, rear bumper, an integrated chin spoiler, and also an extended front nose.

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Mercedes E250 BlueTEC Concept

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept has been premiered at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 2.2 liter four-cylinder CDI engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission, Mercedes E250 BlueTEC may outputs 150 kW/204 hp and 500 Nm (369 ft/lbs) of torque between 1600 and 1800 rpm.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept offer one of the cleanest diesels in the world as it combines the BlueTEC technology with a four-cylinder engine.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept also complies with the European Euro 6 emissions standards and U.S. Bin 5.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept is especially developed for the North American market and it may offers a combined fuel consumption of 43 mpg.

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