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    The neora, a cue for LUXGEN’s future models

    By on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 | No Comments

    The neora, a cue for LUXGEN's future modelsLUXGEN has revealed the neora, an electric concept car.

    Equipped with 180kW electric motor, the neora is front-wheel-drive.

    The car has 1,600 kg of weight, and can accelerate from zero to 100 mph in only 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 250 mph.

    In only an hour, the rechargeable battery is able to support up to 80 percent of battery charging.

    And if the 48 kWh lithium-ion batteries are charged fully, the neora’s range is approximately 400 km.

    The neora’s design indicates LUXGEN’s future models. It also represents the “Think Ahead” spirit of the brand.

    Neora’s effective move, and the fuel economy, as wells as the innovative lightweight, represent LUXGEN’s novelty of environmentally-friendly technologies.

    The exterior features a minimized, front-mounted air intake to enhance efficiency and reduce drag.

    Recycled wood is featured on the interior to signify an environmentally-friendly concept. And leather with earth colors finish completes the interior atmosphere.

    LUXGEN is a Taiwanese automaker, and it is one of the most popular auto brand in Taiwan with 5.8 percent of market share.

    Chevrolet Colorado to debut in Bangkok

    By on Monday, March 28th, 2011 | No Comments

    Chevrolet Colorado to debut in Bangkok A concept Colorado has been created by Chevrolet.

    The concept previews Chevrolet’s future mid-size pickup truck.

    Exterior features of the Colorado include large off-road tires and 20-inch wheels, high-stance AWD chassis, and extended-cab body.

    Powered by a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine that can generate a broad brand of torque, the Colorado is intended to provide magnificent capability of cargo and towing.

    Although it comes as a truck, but the interior has been specifically designed to deliver comforts for the occupants.

    The seating is uniquely featured with dark wood trim emphasized with soft-touch, chrome, and low-gloss materials.

    And some compartments such as bin and glove-box are housed throughout the interior.

    Dual-zone climate control system and other high technology facilities (for infotainment) are made available as additional features.

    The high technology facilities include navigation system, Web access, hands-free phone, music, and 7-inch LCD display.

    On 25th of March, the Colorado will be debuted in the Bangkok International Auto Show.

    The Chevrolet Colorado scheduled to be available in Thailand market this year. For other markets, the launch could be in 2012.

    Smart forspeed concept is unveiled

    By on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 | 1 Comment

    Smart forspeed concept is unveiled Forspeed, a new electric two-seater concept, has just been unveiled by smart.

    As smart’s electric scooter and bike, the forspeed is intended to be an open-air vehicle.

    It is therefore, the car has no side windows and roof. A low wind deflector is even not available.

    The forspeed is generated by a 16.5kW lithium-ion battery combined with a rear-mounted 30kW magneto-electric motor.

    Smart says that a full charge for the forspeed can last up to 84 miles. And the top speed is claimed to reach 75 mph.

    By using a socket of 220 volt, 80 percent of charge can be fulfilled for the forspeed in only 45 minutes.

    The driver may also press a button mounted in the center console for overtaking. By pressing the button, then a short boost of 7 horsepower will be activated.

    The forspeed’s battery is set to be durable. The wind deflector houses photo-voltaic cells that can deliver solar power for the on-board electrical system, making the battery lasts longer.

    Since the car has no roof, the driver can stretch an available tanneau cover over the interior and attach it to the body.

    The forspeed has been debuted by smart at the 2011 Geneva auto show this month.

    BMW announces a new “i” sub-brand

    By on Saturday, February 26th, 2011 | No Comments

    BMW announces a new “i” sub-brandBMW has just introduced a new sub-brand – “i”, to entitle BMW’s future cars based on battery-power.

    The future cars are scheduled to launch from 2013, focusing on electric models, a range of hybrid, and low-emissions engineering. The first models to launch are the i8 and i3.

    The BMW i8 is inspired by the Vision Efficient-Dynamics concept. It is a plug-in hybrid, focusing on fuel efficiency as well as performance. While the BMW i3 is generated only by electric power, and it is specifically developed for the urban areas.

    Built based on LifeDrive architecture concept, the passenger cell of both models is composed from carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, delivering lightness in weight and reliability in strength. And the power-train is housed with an aluminum chassis.

    The LifeDrive architecture concept focuses on the reducing of extra weight caused by the batteries. This will allow the driver to experience awesome driving dynamics in an electric-powered car.

    Since 2007, the new “i” sub-brand has already been developed by BMW. The development is made due to the great demand from customers for cars will alternative energy. An investment of $100m and the establishment of BMW i Ventures have made the development coming into reality.

    BMW's new “i” sub-brand


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