Archive | January, 2010

The Bipper Tepee

The Bipper Tepee

Once in a while, we want to get away from the dulling monotony of urban life. Then again, if you’re tired of looking at your beat-up van, then maybe it’s time to check out Peugeot’s new van called the Bipper Tepee.

Basically a family vehicle, the Bipper Tepee is easy and fun to drive. Aside from that, it’s compact while still offering unparalleled versatility. When you look at the Bipper Tepee, you’ll find out that it has five seats, which is perfect for your family. As a green car, its low emissions make it very appealing to those who are trying to save money. Fact is, this vehicle’s engine can offer you an astonishing MPG rating of 62.8.

With dimensions of 3.959 meters and a width of 1.684 meters, it’s definitely designed for urban driving where comfort and drivability are essential. To ensure complete safety when driving, it’s equipped with large door mirrors. Aside from that, it has a rear-assistance parking system that will help you out during difficult parking maneuvers.

In spite of the Bipper Tepee’s green car orientation, it’s still an impressive vehicle as far as performance is concerned. Basically, power is generated by a 1.4-liter engine that reduces CO2 emissions as much as possible.

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The Honda CRZ

The Honda CRZ

Slick, powerful, and economic. These are the three things that can best sum up the Honda CRZ. Basically a hybrid vehicle, this is perhaps the best of its kinds that has ever come out of Honda.

The Honda CRZ boasts of a 6-speed manual transmission that offers superb steering and handling. Just like most hybrid vehicles, it combines petrol and electricity as its power source. Because of that, it offers excellent fuel economy and very low fuel emissions as well.

Fact is, the Honda CRZ uses a 1.5-liter IVTEC engine that does wonders if it’s coupled with its hybrid powertrain. Once you start driving it, you’ll be surprised to get as little as 117 g/km of carbon emissions. The best part is, it has an unheard of 56.4 mpg that other hybrid vehicles can’t provide.

Compared to other hybrid cars, the Honda CRZ is a sporty, powerful, and classy vehicle that is designed to protect the environment at the same time.

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Volkswagen Eos Blue Motion

Volkswagen Eos Blue Motion

Volkswagen clearly stepped it up as far as green cars is concerned when it introduced the Eos Blue Motion. Featuring a highly-efficient 1.4-liter engine, this car is now available in both S and SE trims while being priced at 20,695 and 22,000 USD respectively.

 

In spite of its rather small size, the Eos Blue Motion´s engine can still generate 122 horsepower and 147 ft./lbs. of torque respectively. With its superior engineering, this car can actually extend a gallon of fuel to an astonishing 46 miles. On top of that, it’s specially-designed engine reduces carbon dioxide emission dramatically as well.

 

As far as acceleration is concerned, the Eos Blue Motion can go from 0-62 miles in just 10 seconds. Though not pretty fast, it still has a decent top speed pegged at 121 mph.

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Volkswagen Eos Blue Motion

Volkswagen Eos Blue Motion

Volkswagen clearly stepped it up as far as green cars is concerned when it introduced the Eos Blue Motion. Featuring a highly-efficient 1.4-liter engine, this car is now available in both S and SE trims while being priced at 20,695 and 22,000 USD respectively.

In spite of its rather small size, the Eos Blue Motion´s engine can still generate 122 horsepower and 147 ft./lbs. of torque respectively. With its superior engineering, this car can actually extend a gallon of fuel to an astonishing 46 miles. On top of that, it’s specially-designed engine reduces carbon dioxide emission dramatically as well.

As far as acceleration is concerned, the Eos Blue Motion can go from 0-62 miles in just 10 seconds. Though not pretty fast, it still has a decent top speed pegged at 121 mph.

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BMW C1-E Motor Scooter: Safe In Two Wheels

BMW C1-E Motor Scooter: Safe In Two Wheels

Back in 2000s, BMW created the C1, a motorcycle that aims to give more protection and security by being the first enclosed motorcycle in the world. Though the C1 wasn’t successful in the US, it was never a total failure because 12,600 C1s were manufactured in the span of two years.

Meanwhile, after years of dormancy, BMW resurrected the C1 program by introducing its new and more improved version: the BMW C1-E Motor Scooter. Basically, it uses lithium-ion batteries in order to generate power enough for inner-city driving.

Although not as fast as other sports motorcycles out there, the BMW C1-E Motor Scooter provides superb driver protection like no other. That’s because it features a safety cell that has a roll bar that covers the seat.

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The Mercedes Hydrogen B-Class

The Mercedes Hydrogen B-Class

When it comes to fuel-cell cars, the Mercedes Hydrogen B-Class is slowly creating a massive fanbase. Basically a four-door hatchback, the Mercedes Hydrogen B-Class uses platinum-coated fuel cells that are as strong enough to store power that can last up to 240 miles. Now this is way better than the A-class based fuel cells that are being used by most fuel-celled vehicles today.

Meanwhile, the Mercedes Hydrogen B-Class has an electric motor that can generate 136 horsepower and 214 lbs-ft of torque. Since it also functions as a hybrid vehicle, it comes with 35 KW lithium-battery that can still be activated even during cold weather.

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The Fiesta Van ECOnetic

The Fiesta Van ECOnetic

On sale at around 13,000 USD, the Fiesta Van ECOnetic is reputed to be fast, stylish, and green. Now what makes most people drool over this vehicle is that in year, you’ll be able to save as much as 35 gallons of fuel.

Manufactured at Essex, the Fiesta Van ECOnetic produces 10 percent less emissions than regular vehicles out there. Aside from that, it has lowered suspension and rear wheel deflectors that lessen the coefficient drag. On top everything, it has 14-inch wheels that that are designed to be low in resistance.

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