Minivan Prius hybrid version was given the name Alpha by Toyota. The Toyota car was actually introduced in 1997 in the form of concept sketches. The prototype has been shown in several world-class auto shows as the Detroit Motor Show and the Geneva Motor Show.

Prius minivan version uses environmentally friendly engines. Therefore, the energy no longer uses gasoline, but lithium batteries. Therefore, Toyota will work with the Panasonic Battery Corporation to produce the car.

Lithium ion battery is claimed to have longer staying power than other batteries. Because, the battery uses hybrid nickel metal components as raw materials. The batteries are also able to store more power so they can drive the car last longer.

To design, Toyota adopt modern car concept, with various subtle indentations in the exterior. The cabin space is made bigger and comfortable so that it can accommodate seven passengers. Though the car is made with advanced technology, Toyota guarantees that the price of the car is not far different with the current Prius.

It seems that the production of hybrid minivan car by Toyota will be followed by the other automotive producers. They are Honda with latest version Feed Hybrid. And also, Fiat is planning to produce a hybrid minivan. Therefore, the world automotive observers predict that the next few years the trend of minivan car will change to use hybrid concept.

The front, start from the front bumper and bonnet car worth 30,750 U.S. dollars uses carbon fiber material. With air dam and air scoop super width on the engine Hood add the image of this racing car authentic.

The back, Bold Red Geisha that good become concern. Wing super width uses material carbon fiber also. The design is influent on the grip that connected with rear water diffuser, so it becomes stable.

The use of dual muffler from Mugen with diameter 5 inches to create voice of Geisha more powerful and the adrenalin boost. Stop light with the rear air diffuser. LED is applied from this Civic Mugen RR adopt technology F1. There are around 42 LED lamps.

Mugen deliberately applies stop light style F1, in addition to emphasize the aura of fast car, a tuner out in Saitama, Tokyo also gives priority to safety. Ported package and polishing, racing camshaft, headers, muffler and ECU by Mugen make engines that have 218Nm/7.000 rpm Torque can be steered to 200 km / hour easily. Mugen supplies suspension system that is able to muffle violence Geisha. Mugen seats made of carbon fiber material with the racing design. Plus rate stopping system, which is taken from Brembo brand.

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Roewe 550 which is the development of SAIC is focused against competitors from outside China in the class that is most competitive. Making cars 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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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 the performance side, the engine in the GT uses 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 Specifications of New Mitsubishi Grandis GT are:

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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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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- 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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