Baterai 240 Km untuk Zoe

Kendati baru diluncurkan pada pertengahan 2012, mobil listrik Renault yang berukuran kompak (segmen-B), Renault Zoe, diberitakan oleh Autocar pada 2015 akan menggunakan baterai Li-ion yang bisa buat menempuh jarak 240 km untuk sekali isi atau cas. Saat ini Renault mengklaim, kemampuan baterai Li-ion yang digunakan Zoe baru bisa buat menempuh jarak 160 km. Sama dengan aliansi Jepangnya,

Toyota Tarik 1,5 Juta Mobil

Toyota akan menarik lebih dari 1,5 juta unit kendaraan di seluruh dunia karena ada masalah kebocoran minyak rem serta penutup pompa bahan bakar. Sebagian mobil Toyota mengalami kedua masalah tersebut. Demikian laporan wartawan BBC di Tokyo. Hal ini menyusul penarikan besar-besaran yang dilakukan oleh perusahaan otomotif paling besar di dunia itu tahun lalu, yang merusak reputasinya sebagai

Lexus LS Hybrid

LS Hybrid Performance

This powerful 5.0-liter engine features both port and direct fuel injection. In addition, this V8 is paired with a high-output electric-drive motor, giving the LS 600h L a total 438 system horsepower (Ratings achieved using the required premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher. If premium fuel is not used, performance will decrease, and a 0-to-60 time of a mere 5.5 seconds (Performance figures are for comparison only and were obtained with prototype vehicles by professional drivers using special safety equipment and procedures. Do not attempt)

Direct Injection

With this direct injection system, a more effective mixture of air and fuel is attained. This boosts overall power. Plus, with the extra control over the air/fuel ratio, mileage is also improved. This system, in conjunction with traditional port injection, helps to achieve a smoother running engine and improved drivability.

EV mode (CAUTION! When driving a hybrid vehicle, pay special attention to the area around the vehicle. Because there is little vehicle noise in electric-only mode, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while driving) allows the vehicle to operate at low speeds on the electric motor alone and will not use the gasoline engine. This technology has two major benefits: low noise and zero emissions. Maximum driving distance for EV mode is approximately one-half of a mile, depending on battery charge and driving conditions.

Braking

The braking system on the LS 600h L features four-wheel ventilated disc brakes and Electronic Controlled Braking (ECB), which is a vital component of the Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) system. A sensor detects the brake-pedal position and activates the master cylinder accordingly. Both the front and rear brakes are ventilated to help provide superior stopping performance.

Performance drivers may wish to consider the available high-friction brake pads (available with the Active Power Stabilizer Suspension System). They yield a higher coefficient of friction on the rotors to help provide better braking response.

The LS 600h L also includes a brake hold system that, when activated, helps hold the vehicle in place after a complete stop—without requiring the driver to keep their foot on the brake pedal. This helps prevent the LS 600h L from creeping forward or backward when stopped.

Also noteworthy is the electronic parking brake, which is activated the moment the vehicle is placed in Park. As soon as the driver shifts into any other gear, the parking brake is automatically released.

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Honda Tarik 500 Ribu Mobil

Perusahaan otomotif Honda juga mengatakan menarik hampir setengah juta sedan dan minivan dari Amerika Serikat minggu ini untuk memperbaiki kebocoran cairan rem. Tindakan yang sama dlakukan seminggu setelah Toyota menarik 1,5 juta kendaraan dari pasaran. Pihak Honda menyatakan ada 471.820 unit yang dijual antara 2005-2007 khususnya sedan Acura RL dan Odyssey minivan Honda yang dirilis

New Car 2010

Year 2010 was widely used several car manufacturers in Indonesia to launch some of their latest products to be sold in the Indonesian market. Like Mazda, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan and several other manufacturers are already preparing to launch its new product.

Car manufacturers who are not foreign like Toyota that have new products such as Vios TRD, Kijang Innova facelift, Avanza and Rush E automatic G / S automatic. There's the Honda CR-V, which is planned facelift in early 2010. While Suzuki will introduce their latest products pretty much like Splash, Kizashi, the Grand Vitara a full spec, New APV Arena, SX4 facelift, facelift Swift.

For Mitsubishi will introduce the Grandis, Lancer Pajero Sport 1.8 and 3.8. There is also Terios TS A / T from Daihatsu. Mazda launched the Mazda 2 in 2009, is also preparing for its newest products with the Mazda 2 with a variant of sedan, scheduled to be introduced in the second half of this year.