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Nissan Leaf to Taxis in Brazil

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:25 AM PDT

Sao Paulo City Government in cooperation with Renault-Nissan, AES Eletropaulo (electricity company) and the Association of Taxi Fleet Sao Paulo (Adetax) started to operate two units of Nissan Leaf is used as a taxi as a pilot project. This step is the realization of a memorandum of understanding signed by all three parties, in June last year. Contents, a pure electric car use in the state capital.

Nissan Leaf taxiBoth taxi Leaf will operate in certain streets in Sao Paolo. Every consumer wants to feel the sensation of an electric car, can directly use these modes of transportation such as taxis are another common.

The taxi driver’s driving professionals who know the needs of urban mobility in Brazilian capital. Thus, consumers can also find information overload electric car use of the driver. After one semester, the Leaf which will be operated plus eight more units for a total of 10 units.

In operation, has put up 15 charging points, five of which have the ability to “charging” fast, it took 30 minutes from empty to full, prepared AES Eletropaulo.

“This is our contribution in the development environment for the community. Through innovation and technology, we can give a good effect on the environment and population,” beber Britaldo Smith, President of AES Energy Company of Brazil.

Of all the preparation that leads to environmentally friendly transportation modes above, the Government of Sao Paulo unfortunately no further details one of the most consumer needs. How much time on the meter to be paid to open the door?

Honda Launches Cheap Jazz in Germany

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:19 AM PDT

honda jazz cheapJapanese automaker Honda Jazz launch a “facelift” of the 1.2S variant in Germany. Interestingly, as reported Inautonews (6/6) the price offered is 9990 euros, 2910 euros cheaper than the previous model, but equipped with high safety features, a touch on the body and suspension system.

Changes to this hatchback exterior looks using the new body kit, complete the design of a dynamic. Tongkrongannya more manly, after all four wheels using lightweight size 16-inch rims with low profile tires and front bumper are given fog lights, rear lights are LED.

interior honda jazzGiven a touch more on the interior. As the multifunction steering wheel wrapped in leather, no cruise control, sport gear lever knob, USB, MP3 to CD, control volume, and adjustable seat height.

Despite the cheaper price tag, Honda still consider safety features. Hachback compact is equipped with an air bag (airbag) in front, electronic stability program, ABS, and new suspension.

Regarding the engine, Honda still retains the previous model 1198 cc i-VTEC second generation, which was launched last year. The maximum power produced 90 PS at 6,000 rpm with maximum torque of 114 Nm.

BMW Follow Porsche Manual Transmission Use

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 02:12 AM PDT

BMW manual transmisionLast year, Porsche introduced a manual transmission 7 – acceleration that is used on the 911 series. Now, technology is followed by BMW which will be launched soon, although at the beginning of its development are still having some problems. Especially when the operation of each tooth at risk of being wrong position because the location is very tight. The patent images from the E90 blog post that got leaked from BMW.

Now, BMW has found a solution by adopting a slider (shifter) manual gear. How, in the slider space is inserted or electrorheologic magnetorheologic fluid. Two, then work through the voltage sensor with a charge of changing the viscosity of the fluid. With so could impede certain gear shift.

This technology is suitable for up to 8 speed manual gearbox. Even rumored to shift the transmission is operated by wire without using the clutch pedal. If renewal is successfully executed, the BMW has a way to give effisiensi fuel use.
 
 
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