Detroit 2009: Volvo S60 Concept introduces 4-cylinder EcoBoost
Filed under: MPG , Volvo , Detroit Auto Show Click the Volvo S60 Concept for a high res gallery Volvo rolled out a new concept sedan here that previews the next generation of its mid-size S60 sedan. The swoopy sedan has almost coupe-like proportions with its flowing back-light and curves that a 240 fan would never recognize as a Volvo. Most important is what’s under the hood. The 1.6L four cylinder is a preview of Ford’s first small displacement EcoBoost engine. With direct injection and turbocharging, the 1.6L mill produces 180 hp and scores a combined 47 mpg (U.S.). Carbon dioxide emissions are a mere 119g/km. In addition to the GTDI engine, the S60 is equipped with automatic start/stop, a dual clutch 6-speed gearbox, electric power steering and a grille shutter. That last element closes off air-flow to radiator when not needed and reduces aerodynamic drag. The new engine is due to start production later in 2009 for European Fords and we’ll probably see it here eventually. Gallery: Detroit 2009: Volvo S60 concept Photos Copyright (C)2009 Sam Abuelsamid / Weblogs, Inc. Detroit 2009: Volvo S60 Concept introduces 4-cylinder EcoBoost originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green
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Ford Ka to the U.S.? Maybe, maybe not
Filed under: Ford , USA Click above for a high-res gallery of the new Ford Ka When Ford introduced the world to its latest Ka microcar last year at the Paris Motor Show , we had serious doubts as to whether the diminutive little hatch would ever make it over to the United States. A few months have passed, and we’re still left wondering. A few days after the car’s first appearance, it was said that Blue Oval CEO Alan Mulally would like to see the Ka make it Stateside , and now news comes that the man at the helm is still championing the car’s U.S. arrival. Still, no matter how much Mulally may want to see the Ka in Ford’s home country, the final decision reportedly lies with Derrick Kuzak, who is said to disagree with his boss’s opinion that it would sell in sufficient quantities in America. What’s the problem? Remember that the Ka is built overseas and is an inexpensive machine , so there are serious questions as to whether it could possibly be profitable in the U.S. Gallery: 2009 Ford Ka [Source: Business Week ] Ford Ka to the U.S.? Maybe, maybe not originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:16:00 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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Leave a commentClarkson explains himself in written Tesla review, loves hydrogen
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Hydrogen , Tesla Motors Click above to watch the video Just when we thought the whole sordid ordeal was over and done with, Jeremy Clarkson has stirred the pot again, this time in print for his regular column at the Times. We’re referring once again to the Top Gear review of the Tesla Roadster, which sparked controversy after showing a scene of the electric roadster being pushed into a garage after running out of power… except that it didn’t run out of power at all. A bit later, the BBC, which produces the series, admitted that the scene was faked and was meant to depict what would actually happen in the case of a depleted battery pack. Clarkson, though, responded that he wasn’t allowed to drive the car into the garage and that was why it was filmed being pushed. Um, right. After reading Clarkson’s review online, it’s clear that the biggest problem the TG presenter has with the Roadster is that it’s not powered by hydrogen . Clarkson suggests that even if the car were completely flawless, it would still be old-tech, since hydrogen is clearly the fuel of the future as far as he’s concerned, and until then, apparently we should all be content with fossil fuels. And on that bombshell, we consider this case officially closed. [Source: Times Online ] Clarkson explains himself in written Tesla review, loves hydrogen originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:26:00 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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Detroit 2009: Honda FT-EV on the stand
Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Toyota , Detroit Auto Show Click above for high-res gallery of the FT-EV We were introduced to the FT-EV , Toyota’s surprise battery-powered Detroit Auto Show vehicle , the other day – but only via official press photos. We’ve now had a chance to check out the shiny decorations on the FT-EV here in Cobo Hall and can bring you some pics of the electric city car. This small EV – it’s based on the iQ mini-car after all – is absolutely covered in gold circuit board and animal stickers. Oh, and some flowers. You also can’t miss the EV badging on the front , sides and back . A more demure version of this concept car should ready for production by 2012. Click here for more information, a video and the official pics. Gallery: Detroit 2009: Toyota FT-EV Detroit 2009: Honda FT-EV on the stand originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:48:00 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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