Cars of The Future

A Chinese automotive company, SAIC Motor Corp., recently launched a compact car called Roewe 550. Roewe 550 become competitor of Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic car that became an icon in the international market

Roewe 550 which is the development of SAIC is focused against competitors, competitors from outside China in the class that is most competitive. Making a car is a combination of research and development conducted by SAIC in and outside the country.
That largest automotive company in China revealed, Roewe 550 is the development of an entirely new platform conducted by the SAIC, with the cost reaching 145 million U.S. dollars. Besides Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the Roewe 550 promote the engine capacity of 1800 cc turbo-motorized, focused to compete with the Ford Focus, Volkswagen and Sagitar. With five variants, Roewe 550 will be sold at the price range 20,750-27,500 U.S. dollars.
Not only that, based on the latest news, SAIC has been conducting discussions with the German company, Karmann about the possibility to conduct the process in the European assembly.
SAIC is a partner of General Motors and Volkswagen brand Roewe created in 2006.
This is part of efforts to resuscitate the local government in automotive production in the country. In addition, the brand is also expected to lift the reputation of China in global competition. There are 30 types of vehicles being developed by SAIC will be launched before 2010.

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Mitsubishi Grandis GT is a new variant of Mitsubishi launched as Luxury, dynamic and sporty MPV vehicle. But it still gives the comfortable impression, luxurious, and connoisseurs and supported by the tag line, with symbol namely: ‘The Art of Luxury’. This is evidenced by the display of exterior Mitsubishi Grandis the sporty GT with the new grille and front bumper design, body side molding, rear combination red Lamp. Ban the tide in any larger than previous variants, namely 215 / 55R17 with a new wheel design.

There are some increases of other specifications of the exterior. As in the Parking sensor features 5 pieces at the front and rear bumper. Rear bumper also appears with the new rear body molding with the added rear red reflector.

The display of Mitsubishi Grandis GT doesn’t lose a sporty colors with black and gray on the dashboard to combine with the skin color of black and silver panels providing nuance in the choice of consumers who sporty and connoisseurs.

From performance side, the engine in the GT use the same GLS with the 2.4 liter engine MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) which is able to generate power to 165 hp at 6,000 rpm and 217 Nm Torque at 4000 rpm. With this technology, Mitsubishi MIVEC attempts to improve the efficiency of machines and minimize the dispose of gas and save fuel. The performance will perfect Mitsubishi Grandis as a luxury vehicle with a machine that can be trade on but economical and environmentally friendly.

The Specification of New Mitsubishi Grandis GT:

Dimensions
The length of 4,780 mm
Width 1,835 mm
1655 mm high
Wheelbase 2,830 mm
Ground Clearance 165 mm
Empty weight 1,690 kg
Engine
Type 4G69 2.7 L, SOHC, 16-Valve MIVEC
Capacity 2,378 cc
Energy Max 165 rpm hp@6.000
Max Torque 217 rpm hp@4.000
MPI fuel system
65 liter tank capacity
Transmission INVECS II, AT 4-speed + Sport mode
Suspension
Home McPherson strut, coil spring
Semi-trailing arm rear, coil spring
Brake
Ventilated front disc 16 “, ABS, EBD, BA
Solid drum in the back of the disc 16 “, ABS, EBD, BA
215/55 R17 tires

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Joy of victory is celebrated by Barack Obama. In the last calculation, Obama succeeded in collecting 349 Electoral votes. And McCain got 147 Electoral votes in the presidential election of United States.

But do you know that the candidate from the Democratic party had chosen to drive Chrysler 300C as ”loyal friend” when campaigning?

This luxury car is not selected by Obama in vain. According to Obama, Chrysler 300C is a car that can be used as’ campaign material ‘ on environment issue.
Because the car is in range of luxury car which is friendly to environment. Just imagine, for use in the city, Chrysler 300C ‘only’ remove the emissions of 17 mpg, and ‘only’ 25 mpg to travel outside the city.

However, for the energy problem, this car also has a very good ability. Because the engine can squirt up to 340 hp power with Torque reaching 390 lb-ft.

In the campaign, Obama promised to make United States to become more ‘green’. Therefore he also gave example by using environment friendly vehicle.

Moreover, he had also promised to instruct all White House staffs to use the car that has been in hybrids plug-in.

Not only that, Obama also promised to make hybrid cars can enter more quickly to the market with the help of government. Not only for subsidies problem that is usually given by developed countries for an environmentally friendly product, but the government will also help to the marketing.

Source: Detik.com

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Honda Motor Co. Japan launched one of the best products in MPV segment, All-New Odyssey. This MPV Honda’s model is different with the other models. The newest model of Odyssey is lower. But, interior room of this MPV is wider than old version. The height of MPV is 1.545 mm.
Variant
In this launching, there are three variants of All-New Odyssey, those are M, L and Li. Interior, there are some color variant choices, “gold” gives sporty and dynamic image, black gives elegant image.
New Technology
This MPV Honda is completed with new technology, camera system from many sides. To special version, there is front seat that can be controlled by push just button. The last version will be marketed in Japan’s market at 13th November 2008. All-New Odyssey is forth generation of Odyssey that began to be presented in 1994.
Consumer expectations offered by Honda to the new product are fuel consumption is more economist and low emission environment. Therefore, Honda uses machine 2.4 liter, DOHC, i-VTEC plus transmission CVT that operate torque converter (combination automatic conventional and CVT). Perform vehicle stronger and satisfied. The consumptions fuel 13.2 km/liter. So, all the fitur’s controll use DBW or “drive by wire”. Also there is ECON mode to produce fuel consumption more efficient, that are combination of CVT controller and AC.

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Honda will introduce fourth generation of Honda Odyssey for domestic market Japan in this week. MPV vehicle with 7 jocks use platform Honda Accord. The design is nearly like with Odyssey third generation, lower and interior roomy and roof rather low. At the front side, grill is bigger with silver color. Nearly like Honda FCX Clarity. Third generation of Honda Odyssey uses machine 2.400 cc while forth generation with platform Honda Accord is estimated to use machine VCM 3.500 cc, V6 by power 180 PS.
This new Honda Odyssey is completed by many cameras system that appear picture from 4 corners with help CCD camera. The purpose to help driver monitoring something in car around that can’t be looked. The camera set in front and behind and also on outside rearview screen.

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BMW M GmbH introduces newest gearbox. The name of gearbox they created is M DCT (M Double-Clutch Transmission). Actually, this technology isn’t something new because they have introduced first time in 2002 set at VW Golf R32. Even, in 1996 BMW M GmbH has created gearbox sequential. The operation system is controlled by hydraulic electronic without pedal clutch. After creating three generation sequential M Gearbox, created this M DCT.
This specialties of M DCT system, change gear fast, the power is constant and without influencing consumption when we change the gears. However, this M DCT claimed that it is very comfortable to use everyday.
Working with Getrag, BMW is the first producer to create gearbox double clutch with 7 speeds. This transmission is designed to machine V8 with rotation machine up to 9.000 rpm.
Moreover, transmission M double clutch set at BMW M3 coupe and convertible machine 4.0L V8 with power 420 dk. Designed by program 11 drivelogic with launch control.

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Renault will present new concept car ”Ondelios, cross over (x-over)” powered with hybrid machine, that combine comfortable and environment element.
Below is the features of Ondelios, cross over (x-over):

- X – Over, length 4,8 meter and high 1,6 meter with Cd 0,29. The design of aesthetics is very interesting. Especially the interior layout and hybrid power system and also the design. X – Over is produced as luxuries symbol, suitable for voyage because the design and interior facilities are designed same with business class at aeroplane.
- Renault uses velg 23 inch from aluminium and wheel uses Michelin 255/40 Pilot Sport.
- Using diesel machine with capacity 2.0 liter that result power 205 PS (150kW) and electric motor with capacity 20kW. Hybrid system of this car can result faster acceleration. While brake, can change kinetic energy to electric on lithium-ion battery with power 4kW/h.
- Diesel machine is supported by fuel economize technology that is stop-start. Besides the big machine power, the torsion is also strong and result at rotation (flat), from 1.700 – 3.800 rpm. The Ondelios can accelerate from 0 – 100 k/h in 7.8 second. This power, supported with double clutch transmission (twin clutch) 7 speeds. Distance of 100 km just needs 4.5 liter or 22 km/liter. While the emission is 120 g/km.

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Once again, the Toyota company launched a new product “Fortuner”. This product is made as other choice beside other car companies that made new products using diesel machine that is very interesting now. Specifications of Toyota Fortuner are below:
- Fortuner uses machine with capacity 4 inline 2.494 cc turbo.
- Power to weight ratio at 17,7 kg/dk. This is normal, if acceleration 0-100km/h on 18,9 second.
- Equipped by modern technology that makes maximum power resulted is 102 dk/3.600 rpm.
- Machine D-4D (Direct 4Stroke Diesel) with turbo and common-rail gives characteristic which is friendly to environment.
- By ABS + EBD gives believing for driver more, and prevents wheel be locked.
- Jock is comfortable so it gives comfort for driver.
- The consumption of fuel 9,2 km/l.
- Transmission : 5-speed mn/rwd.
- Length/wheelbase : 4.695mm/2.705mm.
- Wide/high : 1.840mm/1.850mm.
- Maximal torsion : 265 Nm/1.600-2.400 rpm.
- Tank capacity : 65 liter
- Weight : 1.805 kg

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Nowdays, many car factories produce diesel machine. Such as GM that has main product “Captiva 2.0 VCDi”. The features of Captiva 2.0 VCDi:

-Captiva uses machine with capacity 4 inline 1.991 cc turbo.
-Captiva 2.0 VCDi is equipped with modern technology common-rail system and Variable Geometric Turbocharger (VGT). The maximum power resulted is 150 dk/4.000 rpm.
-By using VGT make air compression to be constant and Supported by small power to weight ratio 12 kg/dk make acceleration Captiva 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds.
-The assumption that big power will need much fuel, this is not true, Captiva noted the fuel consumption is 9.7 km/l.
-Jock completed by facility to control jock high and lumbar support and tilt steering.
- Transmission : 5-speed auto/fwd
- Length/wheelbase : 4.635 mm/2.705 mm.
- Wide/high : 1.870 mm/1.755 mm.
- Maximal torsion : 320 Nm/2.000 rpm.
- Tank capacity : 65 liter
- Weight : 1.850kg
Those are the features of Chevrolet Captiva 2.0 VCDi .

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BMW presents new product BMW 330i Coupe. This product is very different with type 3 E90 and 320i. The specifications of BMW 330i are:

-Automatic seat belt feed.
-This machine is supported with 2.996 cc 6 cylinder. The cylinder block is made from magnesium.
-Maximum power 250 dk turn out at 6.600 rpm. While torsion 300 Nm available at rotation as low as 2.500 rpm.
-Acceleration 0-100 km/h. performed 7.8 second
-here is Active Steering make steering wheel to be soft
-Engine: 2.996 cc 6 cylinder, 258 dk
-Fuel consumption: 5.8 up to 14.7 km per liter

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