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No commentsIn most cases, the consumers, to select and purchase a used car in the near future, will mainly feel satisfied with the relatively cheaper prices of the used cars compared with new cars, and then will pay attention to the good conditions of the used cars that are reassuring in the daily use. Used cars for sale are supposed to be the consumption goods originally. For this reason, these cars are in the depreciation state continuously from the day of the purchase. As is known to all, cars can’t keep value as a house and do not have a greater space for appreciation. Therefore, it is believed that it is necessary for the consumers to more rationally select and purchase a used car than a new car. In particular, the used cars purchased for about two years will be cost-effective more relatively. This is because that used cars purchased for about two years are almost the same with the new cars in the mechanical or performance indicators, and look relatively new both externally and internally. This is also the reason why the consumers call this kind of used cars as “new car”. Then, the residual value of a new car used for about two years is about 30, while the residual value of some cars from the unknown brands or models can reach 40%. Hence, it is more rational for the consumers to select and purchase the cars used for about two years, because this kind of used cars owns a very large advantage in the prices.
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No comments“20 years later, filling the streets of all electric vehicles.” This is Warren Buffett recently for the future development of the automotive market forecasting. No wonder, BYD investment from Buffett, he has already fully demonstrated the confidence the development of electric vehicles. However, “after 20 years all EV” prophecy, I believe both the factory or market, are still conservative attitude. Although the EV is the future trend, but 20 years is still dominated by oil.
Although the gasoline engine for a long period of time will not die, but the electric car is definitely a breakthrough technology in the next bottleneck. The transition from the steam era of human society to the age of electricity, is history. So, history tells us that electric cars to replace gasoline is irreversible. However, this process may be different.
EV compared to traditional cars, the biggest difference is that it is the combination of motor and battery power. Among these, the battery technology bottleneck determines the future development of electric cars. From the current technical point of view, to provide power for the production EV mainstream solution means: nothing more than lithium group and two hydrogen fuel cells. Among them, the lithium-ion battery charging time be disadvantaged; battery heat issue, but also a big problem. The hydrogen fuel cell, then there exists the fuel delivery and supply high security needs of the problem. However, the hydrogen fuel cell, like with gasoline, filled in a short time (10 minutes), just to have enough filling stations (gas stations have been very common). So, from my personal point of view: using hydrogen fuel cell-powered EV, more prominent in the ease of use. For example: HONDA
CLARITY, and the upcoming production of MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS F-CELL.
However, due to various manufacturers for the development of their own EV different focus, so for lithium batteries and fuel cells in applications, different. However, many of the current EV launched the concept of mass production cars, the ratio is even more of the major manufacturers are using lithium group dynamic program. This result may be due to lithium battery research and development in cooperation with manufacturers such as number of advantages. After all, the lithium batteries will be more civilian spending in other product. In addition, the fuel cell group in the R & D requirements may also be higher.
Having said that the development trend of related EV, look to business now, talk about NISSAN
EV’s test drive experience. After all, in the coming year we may see more production EV model figure. Whether in the next Detroit auto show, or LEAF’s upcoming production market. 2010, will be destined to become the EV development of a new beginning. So, by the end of 2009, talk about the future of the EV of the prospect it.
Missed on the CUBE EV in Beijing and Hong Kong’s experience is ultimately reached in Guangzhou, despite its later, but the feelings are still clear.
As an electric car, CUBE
EV in appearance and in general the car is not any different, if you do not sit as the cockpit, you will not find this electric car models. But may in some accident, you will notice less of its rear exhaust pipe.
In the drive way, CUBE EV and its petrol version is not any difference, so it does not require special driving care. However, as is a motor drive, CUBE
EV feelings on driving than the gasoline engine has a different personality. For example, you will not hear the sound of the engine’s ignition and also heard the sounds emitted exhaust noise, not to feel frustrated when a shift; driving it to the feelings of the only – relief. Perhaps only if you slam the brakes, Meng turn, you will realize that this is a car with 81KW power. Otherwise, in ordinary circumstances, CUBE
EV also appear meek than the sheep, even in the deep foot motor pedal, to accelerate the process of high speed, it will not seem the slightest temper gasoline cars, linear feel to the whole process was extremely comfortable, just like In front of a computer playing games. May have some sensory feeling of driving, but to stimulate the body and yet not achieve any sense of drive. I admit, I’m a diehard horsepower gasoline engine, the EV relative to my character, does not fit.
However, it is precisely because of its outstanding comfort, CUBE
EV may be more in line with the requirements of driving without a sense of consumer groups, particularly the majority of female consumers. Through the test drive this car to other women’s questions also proved this point, CUBE
EV does it meet their needs. After all, not everyone likes big horsepower, they need only a means of transport. Therefore, from this perspective, CUBE
EV is a success.
Although the CUBE
EV is only a test vehicle, but the car is equipped with the just and will enter China’s LEAF uses the same electrical system. Endurance capacity of this system is about 160KM; charge time: If you use the system of fast charging stations, a half-hour can be filled 80% of the electricity, 4 hours full. If using regular 220V household power supply, you need 8 hours of charging time. This performance, in fact completely satisfy the needs of the audience for LEAF to use. Like mentioned above, as consumers buy electric cars driving habits, precisely corresponds to LEAF in the use of functional design requirements.
Electric cars may seem far away from us, it will appear in the side unknowingly; although future flood can not be reversed, but the love of gasoline remains unchanged.
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No commentsThe new Audi D4 A8L
W12 at the Beijing auto show this was starting, while Audi’s other all models also appear in the Audi booth, which show that the Audi for the China market. The E-TRON, A1-TRON, D4
A8 HYBRID’s appearance, the Audi has opened a new energy future power market began to send off.
December 1 last year, the United States Miami Beach, Audi officially launched its flagship model of the car, the new 2nd generation D4
A8 to plot the next D-level luxury car market to make new breakthroughs. Beijing auto show in the scene, we see the D4 A8 A8L long-wheelbase version of the arrival of.
Shape, the long-wheelbase version of the A8L common version of the D4 A8 with no significant difference, but the top with its version of the A8L W12
QUATTRO are some nuances. First, type in the standard inlet grille on the jaws, with more intensive cross-type grid, as well as W12 exclusive LOGO. Second, the tail-pipe mode, the use of a flat design, this version of the circular shape with ordinary differ.
The overall design, with all LED lights set configuration A8L still conservative in outlook, and be brought more stylish, dynamic elements, it is worth toasting. In addition, LED taillights design, Audi is a symbol of the future direction of the new design changes.
In the closely watched aspects of body size, D4 A8′s body measurements to 5137 x 1949 x
1460mm, wheelbase 2992mm. This performance than the standard wheelbase BMW F10 5 series not much, but with rivals BMW F01 imports
7 Series Li’s 5212x2134x1478mm, wheelbase 3210 mm; and Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS of 5230x 1871x
1485mm, wheelbase 3165mm, compared, D4 A8 are obviously some gaps. Even the show starting this whole new generation of BMW
5 Series long wheelbase version of Li’s performance does not like. However, with the new long-wheelbase A8L performance achieved in the wheelbase of the standard 3122, D4 A8 Audi finally make progress on this.
Although body size has some disadvantages, but in the drag coefficient D4 A8L yet made a breakthrough, 0.26CD lowest rated at the same level, it can not help but also reminds me of the C4
A6′s 0.30CD benchmark.
Interior side, D4
A8L design meaning a little luxury yacht. Across the seat in front of the instrument panel and center console, smooth fine lines; leather, walnut and metal plaque cross Chen’s tone and texture, easily reminiscent of the yacht within the cabin, of course, also reflects the D4
A8L luxury tolerance. In addition, D4 A8L deliberately widen the gear on the seat armrest, gear shift, air-conditioning system and the close integration of the MMI control design, is embodied in the D4
A8L comfort and convenience on the pursuit of control.
In addition, the overall effect on the outside to create a sense of luxurious comfort, D4
Audi A8L has not given up a technological sense, not only that, it will carry out the Audi had to enlarge the sensing technology. In the D4
A8L between two-meter 7-inch driver information system DIS added, in addition to the computer can display traffic information, the sound system, satellite navigation systems, compass and other features are also be integrated. The central console, MMI reality it was upgraded to 8 inches, use can lift, the engine starts automatically be raised. These designs reflect the design of the Audi for the pursuit of science and technology. Meanwhile, in order to create a unique atmosphere ride, D4
A8L also a new atmosphere of light-car design. The use of MMI operation, the driver can choose color or tri-color lamp lighting the atmosphere, resulting in different areas of the car to create a unique atmosphere, with the B & O speaker system to provide the top, D4
A8L journey for the night added to the extraordinary charm.
That MMI, D4 A8L is also carried out for this new upgrade, in addition to integration into the new GOOGLE
3D interface, a satellite navigation system. MMI is the biggest upgrade TOUCHPAD touch panel to join, use MMI knob on the left of the touch area, the driver can manually input, the panel can be identified even in Chinese. It seems this feature will be intact after the introduction of A8.
Power, some 4.2
FSI / TDI in two configurations, but the Chinese market will certainly introduce 4.2FSI, its maximum power output to 372 hp and peak torque of 453 Nm ,0-100KPH just 5.7 seconds, top speed is electronically limited at 250KPH . In addition to upgrading engine, transmission, the Audi has finally brought an 8-speed TIPTRONIC transmission, with the new engine has improved performance in fuel consumption. As for the top with the models, Audi will come with a top 6.3L
W12 engine, the maximum power output of 500 hp and 625 Nm peak torque, it can help A8L completed in 4.9 seconds 0-100kph acceleration, top speed was limited to 250kph.
Chassis design, the new 2nd generation D4
A8L with the former multi-link, after the four-link suspension design ladder. Meanwhile, the material used on the front and rear suspension are to a large proportion of aluminum alloy forging, in order to achieve light weight, reduce unsprung quality. The active air suspension system with multiple sensors are able to control devices and components, according to the different roads in four wheel assembly, a timely change in ride height and damping, making A8L achieve ride comfort and dynamic handling balance situation.
Other configurations, including: Audi Pre Sense active electronic security system, Audi Drive Select Adjustable body dynamic system, ACC
stop & go cruise control system and night vision active support system is a new D4 A8 in the comfort and safety of the guarantee.
In shape, A8 HYBRID and use of traditional power of the D4
A8 is basically the same, but on its powertrain assembly is a hybrid system. Mentioned HYBRID model, AUDI Q5 in the future plans of the HYBRID version is the first production models. Currently, Q5
HYBRID has basically completed the final testing and setting work, and is expected to be in this year’s Paris Motor Show in September the official worldwide release in October worldwide. But this A8
HYBRID, is expected to be a great 2011 production.
In addition, hybrid systems, AUDI also used to form hydrogen + Li-ion battery for the memory modules hybrid dynamic systems, this system development is also very worthy of attention.
5.2
The introduction of the R8 V10 performance of a new push to the limits, and as this car’s appearance, R8 in the market is critically acclaimed, all kinds of acclaim, winning constantly. It can be said, R8′s success has established the image of Audi sports car in the field.
The Audi on display at Beijing Auto Show on E-TRON is the second edition, its first release in 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show. The car, also the end of March this year, Audi held in Guilin, Technology Day, the first appearance at home. At that time, Germany’s Audi of the experts mentioned, E-TRON’s production version will be put into production by 2012 is listed. With E-TRON’s production, Audi will start in the field of electric vehicle development effort.
A1
E-TRON as Audi’s Geneva Motor Show in March has just released a new car. Small size for its features, the Audi specially formulated WANKEL engine + motor power system solutions. Strictly speaking, A1
E-TRON is an extended-range plug-in hybrid dynamic models. In the normal state, A1 E-TRON will be through the use of lithium batteries where the electricity running. However, once the batteries are exhausted, A1
E-TRON the special assembly WANKEL engine will start, the engine’s movement through the battery charge, thus A1
E-TRON offers moving energy. It is worth mentioning that in this process WANKEL engine does not directly output power, only to charge and use. The Audi is A1
E-TRON special assembly WANKEL engine practices, but also took a fancy to their size, the output power characteristics.
Clearly, A1
E-TRON body dynamic system, the birth of this hybrid, lithium is still in the bottleneck for the current stage of development of small mixed dynamic models to provide direction. Use of this system, making the car such as the A1-like size vehicles can meet the basic standard range. Of course, the issue of emissions and fuel economy, A1
E-TRON than pure electric cars is still a distance. But this really is a good compromise.
Summary: AUDI this year, total sales in the global market has begun to surpass rival BMW, of which the contribution of the Chinese market is undoubtedly outstanding. Therefore, at this auto show in Beijing, nearly pulled to a full line of Audi vehicles were on display. Meanwhile, in recent years been enriched by virtue of the product line, and modular platform brings outstanding performance + cost control, AUDI development is even more rapid. Of course, how in the increasingly competitive Chinese market continues to stay ahead, is still the key to the future development of AUDI.
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No commentsToday at the Chicago Auto Show, Honda announced the next generation of the Odyssey concept car. The future, four generations of the Odyssey of the production version will be designed in accordance with the models, but this is only for the North American market models. At present, Guangzhou Honda Automobile is a Japanese-made version of the fourth generation Odyssey.
Modeling, the new concept car looked very North American Odyssey: a long, thick, wide. The headlight design, the meaning of some of the new LaCrosse; radiator cover grille is HONDA’s family design elements. As for the taillights, giving the impression that good. Overall, this is the vehicle to North America and North America.
Interior, although HONDA released only a design, but still the feeling in North America, nothing surprises sense to speak of.
Dynamic aspects, HONDA currently not give more information. But according to their market position, 3.0L V6 i-VTEC engine is the base configuration should be.
Production, the current three generations have been serving the North American version of the Odyssey 5 years, according to the circumstances, HONDA will be the first in car production in 2011. As for the introduction of domestic issues, the future car will introduce the potential exists. However, HONDA certainly as TOYOTA MPV made in China to introduce the plans of the project. After all, the Japanese version of the current domestic sales have been strong enough four generations of the Odyssey.
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No commentsSay “Transformers” series of films red who, in addition to the beautiful actress, naturally only CHEVY
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