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Unlike a gasoline engine, there are no such peaks and troughs of torque. In addition there is no such decline in power as the level rises above the sea in the LEAF as in all electric-drive cars do not. While not a light vehicle, forget the 2.200 pounds immediately, and it is extremely smooth and stable thanks to the batteries located on the floor play an important role the car hitting the floor. Nor does neither the classic pitching between change and shift the transmission, nor the resonance from the engine. Although for safety of pedestrians and motorists neighbors had to be installed one speaker, you can choose between three sounds that imitate the sound of a gasoline engine. It’s as if you drive a golf cart but with a maximum speed of 94 mph and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 11.5 seconds.

The next question is how many miles I can go? LEAF can travel an average of 100 miles with 100% battery charge. This figure may increase or decrease depending on driving conditions. As a rule combustion engine is the same, faster or if you’re aggressive with the throttle greater consumption of energy in this case the battery meter will drop quickly if you exceed. Other factors that influence travel miles are the number of passengers traveling, driving uphill and the use of air conditioning, which will decrease performance. This makes it clear that the LEAF is a city dweller’s car use. If you’re 100 miles compare with a conventional car, driving the LEAF would be like going on a Plate with a quarter tank of gas.

Space and cabin configuration is similar to the Versa, with great range and seating for five passengers. Being a car with zero emissions and environmentally friendly is also reflected in the interior and the plastics that make up the dashboard and door panels are recycled, mainly from the fascia of scrap vehicles, but will not means that the quality looks demerits, as ever to see and touch them you realize it. The digital instrument panel is divided into two zones: at the top we can see the speedometer, while below it displays all the information from the battery, load, performance, range and temperature, to be aware at all times of consumption, distance and time left to go. In the center of the board find a screen that shows the browser will show the nearest refueling stations and destinations that will allow us our autonomy, in addition to equipping radio audio system with CD/MP3 player and auxiliary input. Another technology that adds this LEAF is access to various features through the phone phone-call-to control the air conditioner and check the status of the battery.

Being an electric car does not mean sloppy security. This Nissan LEAF has traction control, ventilated disc brakes, with ABS-Four-wheel, front air bags and curtain and reverse camera.

When lowering the price of batteries for electric vehicles cost much less as one third of the price comes from batteries. As demand increases the price will fall. The most important thing is that the first step as he and the rest is coming. The last question is what happens to the batteries end their life, electricity costs and pollution.

South Korean automaker was able to overcome the mark of 5 million units sold on the Continent. The brand began its activities in the region in 1977, the automaker said, adding that the last half million cars were placed during the last three years.

On the other hand, the last 27 months, Hyundai has seen consecutive growth, exceeding sales trends in Europe, especially since March this year. The gradual growth of the brand was recorded in a record, indicating that the first million sold in 1996, the 2 million barriers were overcome in 2001, 2005, sold three million cars, and in 2008 exceeded the boundary of the 4 million.

Allan Rush forth, vice president and chief operating officer of Hyundai in Europe, said the new record is “a wonderful achievement for Hyundai.” “This is just the beginning of the brand. Our plans are to continue sales growth in 2011 to reach 3% market share in Europe, “concluded the manager of the brand.

Alfa Romeo celebrates 101 years of racing this month, and the Festival of Speed ​​Goodwood2011, which will take place from 1-3 July, frame this time with the UK debut of the concept Alfa 4C, the latest evolution of the design and technology of Alfa Romeo.

Representing the true essence of an Alfa Romeo car: performance, Italian style and technical excellence Alpha Concept 4C offers the classic formula of a two-seater coupe rear-drive mid-engine.

Carbon fiber and aluminum and other lightweight materials are widely used in this vehicle. Solutions in combination with a powerful 1750 Toby petrol 200bhp four-cylinder that it spends, along with the new dual-clutch automatic transmission Alfa TCT dry and selective DNA control allows the Concept 4C produce interesting numbers: 249km / h speed maximum empty weight under 850kgs, 0-100km / h in under 5 seconds, and a power / weight ratio less than 4 kg per hp.

4C Alfa Concept In additional there will be a variety of branded products at the booth of Italian Alfa Romeo UK, including another local debut, updating the Quadrifoglio Verde Alfa Romeo Mite, along with the Alfa Gillette Alfa 159 Sport wagon Cloverleaf them.

At the same time held the future of Alfa Romeo at Good wood Festival this year with these distinguished leaders, the brand also boasts its rich past five cars to the show’s flagship museum’s collection of Alfa Romeo in Italy.

These cars include legends Fungi Alfa 3000cm 6C, which together with the Alberta 159, will celebrate the 60 anniversary of the historic Formula One world title in 1951 Fang ode and the Alfa Romeo 6C 1750GS, Alfa 750 and Alfa Competition 33 TT 12.

The spectators at the Festival will see the cars in action during the three day event and will be on display in the Cathedral Paddock, while in the Supercar Paddock, Alfa 8C Spider looks on his way to attract the crowd to the historic hill Good wood.

After some years of use, car owners show their dissatisfaction hybrid technology product efficiency and performance degrade over time.

This is because the battery packs are worn, which makes the whole in general over time give less performance.

This is not the case of the Toyota Prius in 2004 by Anthony Frey, and that even with seven years of use and 214.000 miles on the odometer, gives a yield of 42 miles per gallon.

This figure is very similar to that obtained by Consumer Reports, in a test the same model in 2004. In terms of acceleration, this one has fallen in one second to reach 60 mph.

“Maintenance? According to Frey, she just had to change the fan belt.

In conclusion, if you want a cheap and efficient hybrid, consider a used Toyota Prius!

We agree with those who think that Honda could have done much more with its CR-Z sports hybrid. Mogen But something has been fixed in this lack of inspiration for the CR-Z, a chronic in late model Honda.

Recently the official trainer of Honda, presented images of Honda CR-Z Mugen, which will be presented shortly in the Festival of Speed ​​in Good wood, England

What will bring us Mugen Honda? The heart of the CR-Z will beat stronger now than before, because its 1.5-liter hybrid engine will be further assisted by a supercharger, which manages the power of 197 hp and a torque of 181 lb-ft.

This combined with a weight less than 110 pounds, the Honda CR-Z Mugen give accelerations similar to the Civic Type R.

Unfortunately at the moment is a concept car, which could be produced in series, depending on public reaction.