Geneva 2009: Chevy Spark interior designer speaks [w/video]
Click above and scroll down to watch the video The Chevrolet Spark was one of the first cars our Geneva team saw when they arrived in town to cover the show. We got some nice shots of the interior of the vehicle (see 1 , 2 , 3 ), but we’ve now got some more info on the thoughts that went into stretching the two-door Beat concept into the Spark thanks to a video interview with David Lyon, Chevrolet’s executive director of interior design. Lyon says that the Spark’s five-door style looks like the three-door concept, but is much more functional, and that the Spark heralds what he hopes will be Chevy’s new domination of the mini-segment. You can watch the interview after the jump. Gallery: Geneva 2009: Chevy Spark [Source: Newspress] Continue reading Geneva 2009: Chevy Spark interior designer speaks [w/video] Auto Blog: Chevrolet , Geneva Motor Show Geneva 2009: Chevy Spark interior designer speaks [w/video] originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Leave a commentTazzari Zero to be distributed in North America by Verdek
Click above for a high-res gallery We’ve only been watching the development of the Tazzari Zero electric city car since last October, but the fast-moving company has not only announced a December 2009 launch date but has also named a North American distributor. Verdek , headed by former president and CEO of the North American tire division of Pirelli, Guy Mannino, has announced that they will be distributing the sporty Italian electric in Canada, the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. While the Zero is capable of reaching 56 mph, it will be sold as a NEV in the U.S. That means it will be limited electronically to the speeds allowed by your state (most commonly, 25 mph). They say they are considering putting the car through the NHTSA crash-testing requirements which would allow drivers to experience its full potential , though it could be some time before that decision is made. You can follow developments as they occur by joining their Facebook group or watch this space as we wait for the unveiling of the Zero in the metal. Verdek is also a promoter of the Coulomb charging stations (sometimes called Smartlets ) and carries the ZAP! lineup. Gallery: Tazzari Zero Gallery: Tazzari Zero renders [Source: Verdek ] Auto Blog: EV/Plug-in , Lightweight , NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle) , USA Tazzari Zero to be distributed in North America by Verdek originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green
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Posted in Auto Green | chevyspark, development, entry, smartlet, space, tazzari-zero, think us, verdek, zero | Leave a commentGeneva Preview: More information on the 2010 Chevy Spark w/VIDEO
Auto Blog: Chevrolet , Geneva Motor Show Click the Spark for high res images It’s less than a month until the Geneva Motor Show and the unveiling of the 2010 Chevy Spark. For those of you that have been paying attention for the past two years, the Spark is the production version of the Beat concept that debuted at the 2007 New York Auto Show. Compared to the Beat, the Spark has grown two extra doors but otherwise looks very much like the original. The Spark is following the lead of other mini-cars by using a more upright stance and pushing the wheels out to the corners to maximize interior room. Inside, the design of the instrument panel appears to be a simplified evolution of the twin cockpit look that has been appearing on other contemporary Chevrolets, including the Malibu, Traverse and Equinox. Under the hood, buyers in Europe will get a choice of 1.0 or 1.2L four cylinder engines driving the front wheels when the Spark goes on sale early next year. At the Detroit Auto Show, GM announced that the Spark will indeed be sold in North America beginning about a year after its European debut. A video design overview with Dave Lyon is after the jump. Gallery: 2010 Chevy Spark [Source: General Motors] Continue reading Geneva Preview: More information on the 2010 Chevy Spark w/VIDEO Geneva Preview: More information on the 2010 Chevy Spark w/VIDEO originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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Posted in Auto Green | a-month-until, chevy, chevy spark, chevyspark, entry, europe, geneva motor show, north-america | Leave a commentAMG: Direct injection and Stop&Start in 2010
Auto Blog: Mercedes Benz , Germany As you may recall, Mercedes’ performance division, AMG, recently put up the white flag on the speed wars . This basically means that they are now looking for more efficiency rather than more brute horsepower. Their previous focus on power came at the expense of fuel economy, natürlich . How will the efficiency shift play out? AMG is welcoming direct injection and Stop & Start (micro hybrid) systems, which will be installed in all 2010 models, two years earlier than expected . The new piezo-electric injectors are the same as the ones fitted to the BlueEfficiency models. Thanks to these technologies and weight reduction, AMG expects to reduce fuel consumption by 30 percent without losing any character at all. Diesels and hybrids will also become part of the offering soon. [Source: Le Blog Auto ] AMG: Direct injection and Stop&Start in 2010 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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Posted in Auto Green, Hybrids | basically, bluefficiency, chevy, chevy spark, chevyspark, efficiency, entry, europe, focus-on-power, geneva motor show, injection-and, stop start, stopstart | Leave a commentPeugeot confirms 2 908 HDi racers for Sebring
Auto Blog: Diesel , Hybrid , Acura , Audi , Peugeot , Racing The top LMP1 class is shaping to be a real battle royale at next month’s 12 Hours of Sebring. Peugeot has confirmed that it will be campaigning two of its diesel-powered 908 HDi coupes at the American Le Mans Series season opener. The Peugeots will be taking on at least four brand new race cars in this warm-up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Audi will be unveiling a pair of its all new R15 TDI vehicles at Sebring and Acura will have the first race outing for its P1 class ARX-02a. Corsa Motorsports is also expected to debut its new hybrid-powered Zytek racer. The diesel Peugeots have shown tremendous speed at the last two Sebring races but the cars have proven fragile on the bumpy Florida track. It will be interesting to see this evolutionary car can take advantage of its experience against the new cars. [Source: American Le Mans Series ] Peugeot confirms 2 908 HDi racers for Sebring originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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