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Lexus plans small hybrid for new GS
Nov 20th
Lexus is developing a small hybrid engine to allow its new GS luxury car to compete with its economical European rivals.
Speaking to Auto Express Koji Sato, deputy chief engineer, product planning said: “We are working on a number of solutions to offer low CO2 emissions and these include a small hybrid.”
The new GS launches in the UK in the summer but the only models will be a range topping GS450h with a 338bhp 3.5-litre V6 hybrid and an entry-level GS250 with a 206bhp 2.5-litre V6.
A small economical and low emission hybrid would allow the new GS to More >
Volvo reveals hybrid flywheel secrets
May 31st
Volvo is taking a new approach to hybrid technology. First tests of a flywheel system, similar to the KERS used in F1, will take place in the second half of 2011 and could pave the way for more cost-effective hybrid cars in the future.
The Swedish manufacturer claims the light, cost-efficient and efficient solution can makes a four-cylinder engine feel like a six-cylinder, thanks to a power boost effect, and at the same time reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent.
The new system, known as Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), is fitted to the rear axle. During braking, More >
Mazda RX-9 hybrid on its way
May 26th
The Mazda RX-8 will be replaced – but this time, the super-smooth rotary engine will be much less thirsty, thanks to hybrid technology borrowed from Toyota. And a Mazda source in Japan has confirmed that development of the newcomer – likely to be dubbed RX-9 – is well underway.
Our exclusive image shows how the car could look, revealing styling inspired by 2010’s Shinari four-door coupé concept. That means flowing lines and sharp edges, suggesting the agility Mazda sports cars have become synonymous with.
It dumps the RX-8’s innovative four- door set-up, but it’s under the bonnet that the biggest More >
Honda’s hottest hybrid
Mar 17th
Honda is hotting up its hybrid CR-Z. The firm has confirmed that its MUGEN tuned CR-Z will make its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
Like the standard CR-Z, the MUGEN model will be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, boosted by Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system. However, power to the engine will be upped thanks to improvements to the induction, ECU and exhaust, while the power of the hybrid motor will also be increased.
Honda doesn’t yet have any performance figures for the new car, but claims it’ll offer Type-R performance. The previous Civic More >
Honda’s hottest hybrid
Mar 17th
Honda is hotting up its hybrid CR-Z. The firm has confirmed that its MUGEN tuned CR-Z will make its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
Like the standard CR-Z, the MUGEN model will be powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine, boosted by Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system. However, power to the engine will be upped thanks to improvements to the induction, ECU and exhaust, while the power of the hybrid motor will also be increased.
Honda doesn’t yet have any performance figures for the new car, but claims it’ll offer Type-R performance. The previous Civic More >
