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Hybrid cars
1)Toyota Prius:
Prius is the best hybrid car in the world and the most selling due to its powerful hybrid engine.
Price in USA: $22,800 - $28,070(4-Trims exists from Toyota Prius)
Technical specification:
i)Engine:
Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 |
Standard Transmission | VAR Speed Automatic |
Cylinders | 4 |
Horsepower @RPM | 134@5200 |
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy | 51 / 48 |
Combined Fuel Economy | 50 |
EPA Class | Mid-Size |
Number of Valves | 16 |
Torque @RPM | N/A |
Fuel Type System | Hybrid Gas / Electric / Multi-Port Fuel Injected |
Turbo (Yes/No) | No |
Overdrive Transmission | Yes |
Battery Output | 27 |
Compression | 13.0:1 |
Displacement | 1798 / 110 |
Bore X Stroke | 3.17x3.48 |
Cruising Range | 595 miles |
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt | N/A |
Power to Weight Ratio | 22.7 |
Final Drive Ratio | No |
Valves Configuration | Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam |
Supercharged | No |
Electric Horse Power RPM | Not Listed |
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound | 153 |
Electric Torque RPM | N/A |
Electric Horse Power BHP | 80 |
ii) Capacity and Volume:
Cargo Volume (EPA) | 22 cu. ft. |
Cargo Volume (MFR) | 22 cu. ft. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 |
Passenger Volume (EPA) | 94 |
Passenger Volume (MFR) | 93.7 cu. ft. |
iii) Brakes , Steering, Suspension and Tires:
Brakes (Front) | Disc |
Brakes (Rear) | Disc |
Driveline | Front Wheel Drive |
Driveline (Opt) | N/A |
Steering | Rack & Pinion |
Steering Diameter Left | 34.2 |
Steering Diameter Right | 34.2 |
Suspension (Front) | Independent |
Suspension (Rear) | Semi |
Tire Type | Passenger |
Tire Width | 195 mm |
Tire Aspect Ratio | 65 |
Tire Construction | Radial |
Tire wheel Diameter | 15 in. |
iv)Interior Dimension:
Seating (Standard) | 5 |
Seating (Optional) | N/A |
Tow Capacity (Standard) | NR |
Tow Capacity (Maximum) | NR |
Headroom (Front) | 38.6 |
Headroom (Row 2) | 37.6 |
Hiproom (Front) | 52.7 |
Hiproom (Row 2) | 51.2 |
Legroom (Front) | 42.5 |
Legroom (Row 2) | 36.0 |
Shoulder Room (Front) | 54.9 |
Shoulder Room (Row 2) | 53.1 |
Seating (Maximum) | 5 |
Headroom (Row 3) | N/A |
Hiproom (Row 3) | N/A |
Legroom (Row 3) | N/A |
Shoulder Room (Row 3) | N/A |
v) Exterior Dimensions and Weight:
Curb Weight MT | N/A |
Curb Weight AT | 3042 |
Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
Height | 58.7 |
Length | 175.6 |
Top Type (Standard) | Hard Fixed |
Top Type (Optional) | N/A |
Track (Front) | 60.0 |
Track (Rear) | 59.8 |
Weight Distribution AT (Front) | N/A |
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) | N/A |
Weight Distribution MT (Front) | N/A |
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) | N/A |
Wheelbase | 106.3 |
Width | 68.7 |
Doors (Standard) | 4 |
Doors (Maximum) | 4 |
vi)Crash testing Rating, Sales and Origin:
Crash Test Rating | 4* / 4* |
Sales Volume | N/A |
Where Built | Japan |
Safety:
· Airbags
Driver Airbag | Standard |
Passenger Airbag | Standard |
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor | Standard |
Front Side Airbag | Standard |
Second Row Side Airbag | N/A |
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
Side Head Curtain Airbags | Standard |
· General Safety Features
Side Guard Door Beams | Standard |
Safety Rollbar | N/A |
Child Safety Door Locks | Standard |
Trunk Anti-Trap Device | N/A |
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate | N/A |
Panic Button or Alarm | Standard |
· Theft Prevention
Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device | Standard |
Selective Locking / Unlocking | Standard |
Valet Lockout | Not Listed |
Wheel Locks | Optional |
Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap | N/A |
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification | N/A |
Standard Features:
a)Anti-Theft & Lock:
· Power Decklid Lock/Unlock |
· Selective Locking/Unlocking |
· Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking |
· Vehicle Anti-Lockout |
· Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer |
· Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors |
b)Braking & Traction:
· Vehicle Stability Control System |
· Regenerative Braking System |
· Hill Start Control |
· Front Power 254-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 259-mm Solid Disc Brakes |
· Traction Control |
· Electronic Brake Force Distribution |
· Electronic Brake Assistance |
· 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes |
c)Electrical:
· 2 Front Power Outlets |
· Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows |
· Drive-By-Wire Controls For Throttle and Shifting |
· Audio Pre-Wiring |
· 201.6-Volt Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Located In Trunk |
d)Engines & emissions:
· AT-PZEV Emissions |
· Hybrid Synergy Drive(R) 1.8-Liter, I4, VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower 98@5200, Torque Of 105@4000, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head; Electric Motor With Horsepower Of 80 and Torque Of 153 (Hybrid System Net Horsepower Of 134) |
· Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition |
e)Entertainment communication & navigation:
· AM/FM Radio With 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player |
· Radio Antenna |
· Auxiliary Audio Input Jack |
f)Exterior lighting:
· Projector Beam Halogen Headlights |
· Perimeter Lighting Located On Headlights |
· Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off |
j)Heating , ventilation & air condition:
· Rear HVAC Ducts |
· Automatic Climate Control |
· Interior Pollen and Dust Air Filter |
h)Instrumentation:
· Tire Pressure Monitor |
· Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Air Conditioning, Audio and Instrumentation Display |
· Trip Computer With Average Speed, Average Fuel Consumption, Miles To Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption, Trip Odometer |
· Warning Lights Include Seatbelts Unfastened |
· Engine Start/Stop Button |
· Maintenance Interval Indicator |
· Cruise Control |
· Exterior Temperature Gauge |
· Multi-Information Display Monitor |
· Digital Clock |
i)Interior lighting:
· Front Map Lights |
· Illuminated Entry |
· Interior Load Area Light |
g)Remote controls & Remote releases:
· Card Key |
· Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob With Audible and Visual Confirmation |
· Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle |
· Panic Alarm |
· Smart Key Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock, Illuminated Entry, Panic Alarm and Liftgate |
k)Seats:
· Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest |
· Front Dual Reclining Buckets Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6-Ways Total, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests |
· Cloth Seats |
l)Steering:
· Power Rack and Pinion Steering |
· Tilt Steering Column |
· Telescopic Steering Column |
m)Storage:
· Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets |
· Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor |
· Cargo Organizer |
· Overhead Storage Console |
· 2 Front and 2 Rear; 4 Cupholders Total |
· Glovebox |
· Cargo Area Underfloor Storage |
· Tonneau Cover |
· Front Dual Door Mounted Storage |
n)Suspension:
· Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Axle Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers |
· Front Stabilizer Bar |
· Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers |
· Rear Stabilizer Bar |
o)Transmission:
· Continuously Variable Electronically Controlled Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive |
· Adaptive Automatic Transmission |
p)Wheels & Tires:
· SBRP195/65R15 All-Season Tires |
· Alloy Wheels, 15-In. X 6-In. |
· Compact Spare Tire |
· q)Windows, Mirrors and wipers:
o Rear Window Defroster |
o Infrared Glass |
o Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer |
o Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
o Dual Color-Keyed Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors |
o Power Window Lockout/Override |
o Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection |
o Front Dual Sunvisors |
o Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
2)Honda Insight:
Price in USA: $19,800 - $23,100(3 trims available)
Technical specification:
i)Engine:
Standard Engine | 1.3L I4 |
Standard Transmission | VAR Speed Automatic |
Cylinders | 4 |
Horsepower @RPM | 98@5800 |
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy | 40 / 43 |
Combined Fuel Economy | 41 |
EPA Class | Mid-Size |
Number of Valves | 8 |
Torque @RPM | 1000 |
Fuel Type System | Hybrid Gas / Electric / Multi-Port Fuel Injected |
Turbo (Yes/No) | No |
Overdrive Transmission | Yes |
Battery Output | 13 |
Compression | 10.8:1 |
Displacement | 1339 / 82 |
Bore X Stroke | 2.87x3.15 |
Cruising Range | 434.6 miles |
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt | N/A |
Power to Weight Ratio | 27.8 |
Final Drive Ratio | No |
Valves Configuration | Single Overhead Cam |
Supercharged | No |
Electric HorsePower RPM | 5800 |
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound | 123 |
Electric Torque RPM | 1000 |
Electric HorsePower BHP | 98 |
ii)Capacity & volume:
Cargo Volume (EPA) | N/A |
Cargo Volume (MFR) | N/A |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 |
Passenger Volume (EPA) | N/A |
Passenger Volume (MFR) | 85.0 cu. ft. |
iii)Brakes ,steering,suspension & tires:
Brakes (Front) | Disc |
Brakes (Rear) | Drum |
Driveline | Front Wheel Drive |
Driveline (Opt) | N/A |
Steering | Rack & Pinion |
Steering Diameter Left | 36.1 |
Steering Diameter Right | 36.1 |
Suspension (Front) | Independent |
Suspension (Rear) | Semi |
Tire Type | Passenger |
Tire Width | 175 mm |
Tire Aspect Ratio | 65 |
Tire Construction | Radial |
Tire wheel Diameter | 15 in. |
iv)Interior Dimensions:
Seating (Standard) | 5 |
Seating (Optional) | N/A |
Tow Capacity (Standard) | NR |
Tow Capacity (Maximum) | NR |
Headroom (Front) | 38.4 |
Headroom (Row 2) | 35.9 |
Hiproom (Front) | 51.6 |
Hiproom (Row 2) | 48.7 |
Legroom (Front) | 42.3 |
Legroom (Row 2) | 33.5 |
Shoulder Room (Front) | 52.7 |
Shoulder Room (Row 2) | 50.4 |
Seating (Maximum) | 5 |
v) Exterior dimension & weight:
Curb Weight MT | N/A |
Curb Weight AT | 2723 |
Ground Clearance | N/A |
Height | 56.2 |
Length | 172.3 |
Top Type (Standard) | Hard Fixed |
Top Type (Optional) | N/A |
Track (Front) | 58.7 |
Track (Rear) | 58.1 |
Weight Distribution AT (Front) | 58 |
Weight Distribution AT (Rear) | 42 |
Weight Distribution MT (Front) | N/A |
Weight Distribution MT (Rear) | N/A |
Wheelbase | 100.4 |
Width | 66.7 |
Doors (Standard) | 4 |
Doors (Maximum) | 4 |
Safety:
· Airbags
Driver Airbag | Standard |
Passenger Airbag | Standard |
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Switch/Sensor | Standard |
Front Side Airbag | Standard |
Second Row Side Airbag | N/A |
Front Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection | N/A |
Side Head Curtain Airbags | Standard |
· General Safety Features
Side Guard Door Beams | Standard |
Safety Rollbar | N/A |
Child Safety Door Locks | Standard |
Trunk Anti-Trap Device | N/A |
Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate | N/A |
Panic Button or Alarm | Not Listed |
· Theft Prevention
Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device | Not Listed |
Selective Locking / Unlocking | Standard |
Valet Lockout | N/A |
Wheel Locks | Not Listed |
Locking Fuel Filler Door or Gap | N/A |
Vehicle Theft Tracking / Notification | N/A |
3)Chevrolet volt 2011:
it will enter in the service at 2011 it is now under construction because GM is still making experiment on it and we hope it will be economic and environment friend.
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