Volkswagen launches LPG Polo BiFuel/LPG dual fuel vehicle
LPG as a clean energy, more and more cars began to use. Recently, Volkswagen introduced a gasoline / LPG dual-fuel vehicle: 2010 Volkswagen Polo BiFuel, starting at 16,325 euros. The car is based on VW Polo, can reduce fuel costs by 40%, and reduce CO2 emissions by 9%.
2010 Volkswagen Polo BiFuel powered by a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, also includes a gasoline storage tank and a LPG fuel storage tank. When using LPG fuel, the fuel consumption is only 12.3km / L, CO2 emissions of only 132g/km , fully reflects the significance of environmental protection. Which using LPG to drive 640km, using gasoline to drive 660km
PRESS RELEASE :-
BiFuel Polo is now available for order
Gas-powered car saves up to 40% of fuel costs
Long-lasting and safer than retrofit solutions
Wolfsburg, 12 May 2010 - Since the market launch of the new Polo in March last year received over 310,000 orders. Now top it puts Volkswagen and offers his bestselling now with BiFuel drive. The Polo BiFuel operating on LPG, CO2 emissions cuts by more than nine percent. With fuel costs of around € 5.18 for 100 km * in the LPG mode, it is also extremely economical.
The bivalent drive the Polo BiFuel - by switching can be driven with gasoline - fuel cost savings for the buyer while reducing CO2 emissions. The 60 kW / 82 hp 1.4-liter four-cylinder is content with an average of 8.1 liters of LPG per 100 km (132 g / km CO2). This is a reduction in CO2 emissions by over nine percent compared to gasoline operation, where required by the then 63 kW / 85 PS payable Polo still frugal 6.1 liters Super (146 g / km CO2).
What is Plus BiFuel in the previously available models BiFuel Golf and Golf the gas tank (52 liters of usable volume) is also housed in the Polo save space in the spare wheel. In the LPG mode is thus a range of about 640 kilometers, possible in combination with the gasoline-operation (tank 45 liters) of over 1,300 kilometers.
The factory solution for the new Polo BiFuel has clear advantages over LPG retrofit systems: Among other things, the car was subjected to continuous tests is crasherprobt with gas tank. The client receives the entire vehicle, including all gas components, the full warranty.
The new Polo BiFuel is available in versions Trendline, Comfortline and Highline as of now. The starting price is 16 325, - €.
* Based on LPG (combined consumption): 8.1 l 0.64 €; gasoline (combined consumption): 6.1 l at € 1.42. Stand: April 2010
2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T at 2010 New York Autoshow :-
In 2010 New York Auto show Hyundai debuted its 2.0L GDI engine on the new 2011 Hyundai Sonata at the 2010 New York Auto Show.
The 2.0L Theta II turbocharged GDI engine makes 274 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque across a broad rpm range – 1,800 rpm – 4,500 rpm. The twin-scroll turbo system design minimizes turbocharger lag and gives the Sonata 2.0T 4-cylinder more power than many V6 engines, while running on regular fuel.
The new 2.0L turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engine is part of Hyundai’s Blue Drive strategy. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, Hyundai says that the Sonata 2.0T will deliver an estimated fuel-economy of 22/34 mpg (city/highway).
Hyundai has not yet announced pricing on the Sonata Turbo, but said it is pitting it against the 2010 Volkswagen Passat and the 2010 Ford Fusion Sport. The Passat starts at $27,945, including a $750 destination charge, while the Fusion Sport starts at $27,230, including a $725 destination charge. Expect the Sonata Turbo to end up in that neighborhood.
The 2.0T engine will be available on the SE and Limited trim level, with the 2.0T Limited getting additional upgrades.
video's of Hyundai Sonata 2.0T:-
2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class :-
Interior of R class cabin is left untouched, although it is now available with either a beige-on-brown or gray-on-black two-tone scheme. Six passenger seating remains standard, although a 7-passenger arrangement, the equipped with AMG sport interior optional, includes sports seats, Nappa leather, sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, wrap-around lighting system, blind spot assist system, NECK-PRO head pillow.
Coming to Exterior, designers deserted the narrow nose of the original R in favor of a long, broad hood, Ovoid headlamps are abandoned in favor of rectangular lenses that flow into the curved fenders. . LED running lamps one staple of the revamped GL lurk in the lower bumper openings in lieu of fog lamps. 17-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels are standard, although a new sport appearance package adds AMG-designed 19-inch rims, along with smoked tail light lenses.
For North America, the R-class remains a two-model lineup. The 2011 R350 continues to utilize Mercedes Benz's 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. Diesel fans will likely want to spring for the R350 Bluetec, which uses the same 215-hp, 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 as the ML350 Bluetec and GL350 Bluetec. Both the gasoline and diesel engines are mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, which channels power to all four wheels via Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.
Option packages and pricing for both 2011 R-class models are expected to remain similar to the 2010 model.
There are total of six models, namely :-
- Mercedes-Benz R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (maximum power of 190 hp, maximum torque 440 Nm)
- Mercedes-Benz R 350 CDI 4MATIC (maximum power of 265 hp, maximum torque 620 Nm)
- Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (maximum power of 211 hp, maximum torque 540 Nm)
- Mercedes-Benz R 300 (maximum power of 231 hp, maximum torque 300 Nm)
- Mercedes-Benz R 350 4MATIC (maximum power of 272 hp, maximum torque 350 Nm)
- Mercedes-Benz R 500 4MATIC (maximum power of 388 hp, maximum torque 530 Nm)
video's of Mercedes Benz R class :-
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