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Auto Unveil: BMW reveal the ActiveHybrid5 Concept

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

BMW unveiled its ActiveHybrid5 Concept at the Geneva Motor Show, putting it in the latest addition to BMW’s EfficientDynamics division.

The ActiveHybrid5 will feature a hybrid system that consists of a straight-six petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo technology and 40kW electric motor, which is powered by a high-powered battery at the rear of the car, mated to an 8-speed gearbox that is connected to the system by an automatic clutch.

According to BMW, the system reduces fuel consumption by 10%, while retaining the car’s driving dynamics.

The ActiveHybrid5 also features a special hybrid start/stop function and a brake energy regeneration function similar to existing BMW systems. However, the system in the ActiveHybrid5 is said to be more efficient, and the energy can be used for powering the car or to operate some functions such as the climate control system which can be activated by remote even before the engine is started.

Accordingly, the system is also intelligent enough to analyse the driving condition ahead of time and make energy and fuel-saving decisions. For example it can detect that a downhill section of an autobahn lies ahead and thus controls the charge level of the battery so as to regain brake energy upfront with maximum efficiency.

Auto Release: Toyota reveals the new Passo

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Toyota has revealed its all new Passo compact hatchback, which is co-developed with Daihatsu and also sold as the Daihatsu Boon.

According to manufacturer, the second-generation Passo, and the new Passo + Hana model, was co-developed with Toyota’s partner Daihatsu, and is “simple and unpretentious”. The Passo is also sold as the Daihatsu Boon.

The new Passo replaces the first generation model which was released in 2004, and Toyota promises that the car will be spacious while being compact at the same time. Toyota also says the Passo is fuel efficient and easy to drive, and is available in 11 different colors.

Available engines are- a 1.0-litre 1KR-FE unit, and a 1.3-liter 1NR-FE DVVT unit. Both engines come with a CVT gearbox.

The Passo + Hana model comes with features such as blacked-out door sashes and champagne-tinted outside door handles, as well as indicator lights built into side mirrors, to distinguish it from the base Passo models.

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