Electric car thing, we all have been yearning for from a fairly long period of time. In India, the SLRRP has a lovely small car has attracted a lot of concern, is expected to be exported to other countries. Even the mini-electric version will be known as Xiao-dong
Now, GM Europe has the word Vauxhall Ampera will soon hit the United Kingdom. The announcement was made at the Geneva Motor Show. You can count on the right hand drive version of the 4 5 Ampera, which will go into production in 2012.
Vauxhall Ampera about the operation of electricity up to 40 miles. Power is stored in a 16-kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery. The company said GM Europe's automotive carbon dioxide emissions to zero. And what will happen, if the battery exhausted? All right, then the on-board engine generator to take over and expand its scope of power of more than 300 miles.
Carl Peter Forster, President GM Europe are. He said, "Ampera further demonstrates GM's leadership at the electrification of automobiles. Voltec its groundbreaking electric propulsion system is a change in the rules of the game in the automotive industry's technology needs to address energy and environmental challenges."
According to GM's mini-car Ampera use any 240V household outlet charging. However, the company said they are exploring options with the energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.
via:autorama
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