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03 Sep

Jeep Hurricane Concept: a Chrysler Group Vehicle Platform

It is almost two consecutive years that the automotive industry haven’t heard about the production model of Chrysler Group’s off-road concept called the Jeep Hurricane since it was unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

During its unveiling at the NAIAS two years ago, Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Chrysler Group Design said: “Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4×4 ever built. It pays homage to the extreme enthusiasts’ Jeep vehicles in form and off-road capability, but is a unique interpretation of Jeep design. Simply stated, it is the extreme example for the Jeep brand.”

“Out in the wilderness, changing direction in minimal space can mean the difference between an afternoon of adventure and a distress call back to the trailhead. The multi-mode four-wheel steering system on Jeep Hurricane is designed to offer enthusiasts the next level of performance and unexpected maneuverability,” he further explained.

One interesting feature of the Jeep Hurricane is that it does not have roof or even a side door. The concept has only two seats for occupants and equipped with body architecture exclusively for an enhanced off-road performance. In fact, the Jeep Hurricane concept was chosen by Autoweek as the winner of their “Most Fun” Concept vehicle award at the show.

30 Aug

LockSmiths Los Angeles: When locked out of your vehicle, call a Locksmith Los Angeles

One of the worst things that can ever happen to an individual happens when they lock their keys inside of their car. People shouldn’t panic when this occurs. Simply call a locksmith Los Angeles. These companies are normally available twenty four hours a day and will be able to provide you with high quality services while getting you inside of your vehicle.

 

Everyone will eventually face the situation. There were eight hundred and six million vehicles that this happened to in 2007. This means that people often get distracted and locked their keys in their vehicles. Thankfully, there are many Locksmith Los Angeles. These locksmiths Los Angeles will be able to help you get inside of your vehicle once you have locked your keys up.

 

People often feel helpless once they lock their keys inside of their vehicles. Without the car keys, the individual will not be able to start the engine or even enter the vehicle. Nor will they be able to enter the trunk. Thankfully, there is a solution to the problem. When facing this problem you should contact one of the locksmiths Los Angeles has to offer.

 

Vehicle technology has expanded greatly in the past few years. Many vehicles are equipped with valet keys which can limit entry to doors and ignition. There are also many vehicles that come with electronic transponders which are used to open the doors as well as perform many different others operations. Some luxury vehicles are even equipped with keys that use infrared beams to unlock the vehicle and start the ignition. When it comes to solving these new problems cause by technology, you should find a Locksmith Los Angeles.

26 Aug

Hybrids as the Vehicles of Tomorrow

You’ve probably heard about hybrids at one point or another and how environmentally friendly they are. It refers to a fairly recent class of vehicles which has sparked the interest of many people around the globe. However, what exactly are they and what’s with the name that it dons?

Well first off; these types of vehicles are called hybrids due to the fact that they are fuelled by two distinct kinds of energy. More specifically, these two types of energy are comprised of electricity and conventional gasoline.

To be considered usable in the practical sense, a vehicle must be able to achieve a minimum mileage of 300 miles before refuelling or recharging. The process of refuelling or recharging must also be done in a relatively quick and convenient manner. Lastly, a vehicle must have an average speed comparable to other vehicles out there so as to not obstruct traffic in any way.

Conventional vehicles using gasoline fuel are all capable of conforming to the conditions mentioned above. The only real problem here is the rising cost of gasoline fuel and the fact that such vehicles contribute significantly, to air pollution. On the other hand, electrically powered vehicles are the exact opposite. They produce no pollution once so ever but they are not as fast as other vehicles on the road. Electrically powered vehicles are also capable of impractically low mileage and it generally takes a long time for its batteries to recharge. Hybrid vehicles combine the best of both worlds in an innovative and efficient compromise.

22 Aug

Inadequate facilities restrict the promotion of new energy vehicles

For energy-saving environmental protection, China’s automobile industry is underway to develop new energy vehicles. However, many admitted that the industry should take some time before mass production, the most important obstacle in the supporting infrastructure is not sound.

    Based on the private purchase of new energy vehicles will be main trends of electric vehicles, the industry suggested that in promoting the use of new energy vehicles, in addition to stepping up construction of electric car charging stations opened, charging pile, the stage could also consider setting up a battery replacement outlets, the battery use of government subsidies, the owner of rental model.

    Facilities is still not perfect

    New energy vehicles environmentally friendly to save money to BYD dual-mode electric vehicle F3D example, the vehicle charging station in a professional fast charge to 10 minutes can be filled with 50% power at home slow in charge needs nine hours. F3D 100 km power consumption of only 16 degrees, electricity, 0.5 yuan per degree of calculation, 100 km to spend only 9 yuan, less than gasoline models, 1 / 4. Iron battery cycle life over 2000 times, to meet the electric car driving 600,000 km, use 10 years.

    But the real problem charging inconvenience to these advantages of the new energy vehicles elusive. The current scarcity of professional car charging stations, and home users have generally not placed the power of the private garage, private parking spaces in residential, also no household power. Consumers have said: “buy electric cars, I have to buy tens of meters, 100 meters of wire on board, 13 floors from my house next to the car charger, it is not convenient.” In addition, new energy vehicles Maintenance costs are also high, and fewer accessories point of sale.

    According to the introduction of the planning requirements for new energy vehicles in 2020, the proportion of new energy vehicles to the total car 1 / 2, about 65 million. Such a huge amount of new energy vehicles to run properly, it must have the best after-sales service and support facilities, especially in dynamic energy supplement.

    Most car companies charging stations will be built hopes the government-led investment, the introduction of social capital, rather than his own pocket, bear the investment risk. Some companies say, the domestic electric vehicle technology, development prospects, policy support, revenue returns for the time being are not clear, whether the profit is also difficult to determine.

    There are professionals that Beijing, Tianjin and other regions of the current power shortage situation, after a similar case, the electric car charging stations can maintain the normal operation, this is one of the issues should be carefully considered.

    Power Grid Company “enclosure” field of the charging station

    In accordance with the “new energy automotive industry in Shenzhen City Planning”, in the city 2009 to 2015 to build 250 charging stations, 12,500 charging pile, if in 20 pilot cities are building this standard, the industry, market capacity in the next five years 68 billion, a huge market capacity hidden tremendous business opportunities.

    Electric vehicles for the current policy vacuum charging system, including central enterprises from various quarters, including investors in the automotive market undercurrents charge of “enclosure movement.”

    Following the investment in Shenzhen, China Southern Power Grid construction of two pilot charging stations, the national power grid “will be completed construction in 27 pilot cities” program extravaganza. Liu Zhenya, general manager of the State Grid Corporation of a recent report on the work of this year, said National Grid has been present in Shanghai, Tianjin and Xi’an city building electric car charging stations pilot, Tianjin will be in five years to build power station cradle, Beijing is also planning to speed up construction of electric car charging stations.

    According to reports, the proposed national grid this year, 75 public charging stations, communication units, and some charge pile 6209 battery replacement stations. “Electric vehicle charging station investment, technology has no problem.”

    One energy expert said: “Once a large number of major cities in the country occupied the charging station terminal in the coming era of new energy vehicles, charging station, power companies can replace a large extent, the status of several oil giants, the largest energy giant. The prospects for the grid company is very attractive. ”

    Points for automotive clients increase greatly extended driving consumption increases.

    CNOOC is also targeting the business opportunities, and China Putian set up a joint venture??? Putian Power New Energy CNOOC Ltd., specialized operating electric vehicle energy supply network. Putian CNOOC and Zhejiang Private car manufacturers, “Thai public,” signed a strategic cooperation agreement in early 2010 to more than two provincial capitals in China, launched into electric car charging station networks.

  Related to suggestions for the improvement of infrastructure

    Some auto industry how to improve on the recent foundation of new energy vehicles and supporting facilities to speed up promoting the use of new energy vehicles some suggestions.

    Tsinghua University, Automotive Research have suggested that the charging stations at the beginning of construction, based on the current car batteries can also use new energy leasing model, individuals do not bear the battery when the car cost, battery and charging by the operator responsible for the maintenance and battery costs and a in part from state subsidies, a few from the user, which will allow consumers to buy electric cars cost substantially reduced, and are conducive to promoting the use of new energy vehicles.

    ”In the service network, you can set up the same, like bottled water stations of the network organization, this can facilitate consumers on a regular basis to replace the battery, take longer to charge than a more convenient and more conducive to the promotion of new energy vehicles.”

    Study also pointed out that for urban residents living in our country, that should be focused on residential areas in the building parking charge pile.

    The world’s leading consultancy McKinsey recently released a survey in Shanghai study, intense public charging facilities to improve electric vehicle early Shanghai is not a necessary condition for coverage.

    The investigation report said, compared with New York and Paris, Shanghai, most consumers have a relatively fixed in the garage or private parking spaces, more concerned with their own residential area within the building reliable overnight charging facilities, community facilities for overnight charging the main public car park in the fast-speed battery charging station and charging stations in public secondary structure is more suitable for charging Shanghai.

    Another view, should make full use of oil, Sinopec existing gas station point, additional vehicle charging equipment. It is understood that Japan’s electric car charging stations, a large part within the existing space station battery chargers are adapted from.

    Analysts believe that construction cost of the equipment required for the charging station is not high, but the land costs are not to be underestimated, for PetroChina, Sinopec, the existing gas stations in its distribution, without an additional enclosure, on stations existing power system can be related to reconstruction and investment. (Economic Information Daily)

18 Aug

Ford Supports Hydrogen Fuel Technology Research

The Ford Motor Co. Australia has intimated its willingness to support the forthcoming research project by the University of Melbourne to study efficient and practical hydrogen fuelled vehicle technologies.

According to Peter Batchelor, the Minister for Energy and Resources, “The important study today received a $1.2 million grant from the Victorian State Government, announced by the Minister for Energy and Resources.”

To further aid the research project, Ford Australia has promised to contribute engines and resources. The support will coincide with the State Government’s grant to attain engine and vehicle development. The project is also aimed at analyzing hydrogen generation and storage technology. “Ford Australia is proud to extend our relationship with the University of Melbourne through this important project,” said Tom Gorman, the Ford Australia president.

Ford Australia and the Victorian State Government joined the university so as to form the Advanced Centre for Automotive Research Technology (ACART). The purpose of the centre is to boost auto development in Australia. ACART will soon build a new engine dynamometer facility, a diesel test cell, and a top-notch environmental wind tunnel that would be available for use by the automotive development community.

“Globally, Ford Motor Company is a leader in the development of alternative fuel vehicles and technologies. The Escape Hybrid, our range of E85-capable flexi-fuel vehicles, and the recent showcasing of the world’s first drivable fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle with plug-in capability are all examples of our broader global efforts,” added Gorman. “The University of Melbourne project is the first to research hydrogen engine alternatives using an Australian sourced engine, and will be an important complement to these initiatives,” he continued.

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