Carbon Motors e7

Carbon Motors e7 Specifications

OEM	Carbon Motors Corporation
Vehicle Platform Codename	E7
Brand	Carbon Motors™
Nameplate	To Be Determined
Assembly Location	Connersville, Indiana The Police Car Capital of the World
Price	Comparable to Retail Passenger Car Outfitted with Law Enforcement Equipment.
POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS
Engine	Forced Induction Diesel
Recommended Fuel	Ultra-low sulfur (ULS) Diesel
Driveline	Rear-Wheel-Drive
Horsepower	> 250 bhp
Torque	> 400 lb-ft
Transmission	Multi-Speed Automatic
Front Brakes	14" Vented Discs, ABS
Rear Brakes	13" Vented Discs, ABS
Wheels	19 x 8" Steel
Tires	245/55R19
Front Suspension	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-link, coil springs, self-leveling shocks, anti-roll bar
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	122.0"
Front Track	66.9"
Rear Track	66.9"
Overall Length	200.0"
Overall Width	78.0"
Overall Height	64.2"
Ground Clearance	7.0"
Curb Weight	4000 lbs
Weight Distribution (front/rear)	50% / 50%
Front Headroom	40.0"
Rear Headroom	38.5"
Front Legroom	45.0"
Cargo Volume	20.0 cu ft
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gallons
PERFORMANCE
0 - 60 mph	6.5 seconds
Quarter Mile	14.5 seconds @ 98.0 mph
Top Speed	> 150 mph
Braking 60 - 0 mph	125 feet
Lateral Acceleration	0.85 g
Combined City/Hwy Fuel Economy	28 - 30 mpg
SELECTED FEATURES AND OPTIONS
All-new purpose-built vehicle platform exclusively for law enforcement Meets or exceeds all regulatory requirements Designed to 250,000 mile durability specification Turn-key built-to-direct-order - 24/7/365 call center support Turn-key end-of-vehicle-life process Comprehensive warranty Aluminum spaceframe body structure 75 mph rear impact crash capability Cockpit with fully-integrated factory fitted law enforcement equipment Integrated emergency lights, spot lights, take down lights, and directional stick Segment exclusive coach rear doors for safer suspect ingress and egress Vehicle dynamic control Anti-lock brakes Optimized approach / departure angles and ground clearance NIJ Level III-A (or better) ballistic protection (front doors and dash panel) Purpose-designed seat for use with on-body equipment - Heated and ventilated seats Heads up display Reverse backup camera Remote start capability Driver specific intelligent key 360 degree exterior surveillance capability Automatic license plate recognition system Video and audio surveillance of rear passenger compartment 130hz - 350hz bass siren Nightvision compliant interior illumination Integrated forward looking infrared system (FLIR) Integrated shotgun mounts Optimized storage capability (compartment and cargo) Integrated front and rear passenger compartment partition Hoseable rear passenger compartment Integrated push bumpers and PIT capability
* Carbon Motors Corporation reserves the right to alter specifications at any time without notice due to business or technical improvements

Mazda Merges Koda With SkyActiv tech

Mazda Merges Koda With SkyActiv tech | Sky Active technologies also get us excited. In essence, Mazda claims that Sky Active engines are more powerful and efficient, the transmissions are better at better at interpreting the driver’s intentions while being much more efficient, and the body structure and chassis are lighter yet stronger and more rigid. All of that sounds absolutely fantastic to us. And the Minagi? Look for the production version to show up at Frankfurt (with door handles!) and be called the CX-5.

Honda Pegasus Concept

 Honda Pegasus Concept

Romania Ciprian Andrus designer has done it again! After the publication of a series of out-of-this-world design concepts for cars such as HB Hummer, Mazda RX-Z and MC Dacia, Ciprian that our jaws drop with all-new Honda Pegasus.

This part of the racing machine has everything, even someone like Michael Schumacher in Formula One career to give up for good and behind the wheel of this beauty. Of course, this car could be a drawing on a sheet of paper for the rest of his life, but he thought that our crazy fantasy.

The aircraft-inspired bodywork from the Honda Pegasus reminds us all concept cars like the Pontiac Firebird Medieval II, front / rear tail wings with a futuristic design and added aerodynamic vehicle. Positions around the vehicle, the Aero parts provide perfect air circulation around the car and keep it on the floor.

And that's because the engine moves this concept in mind Honda's Pegasus car at very high speeds. Ciprian sketch shows our small gas turbines (the word "jet"the whole story here motorcycle), while the car is a wheel with a couple of blades for the air, designed to win, and thus the cooling.

Muska Concept

Muska Concept

Russian car designer Krasnov Igor has already managed to impress a number of people with his renderings of what a four-door Ferrari may look like, but now the designer has unveiled his latest project, one that is definitely sportier than the last car he tackled.

Looks like a cross between a stealth fighter jet and a modern supercar, Its called the ‘Muska’. Starting at the back, the ominous rear exhausts look like thrusters that you may find on the back of a jet plane, and while they may not be the most practical of ideas they certainly give the car some visual flair.

The Peugeot 908 RC Design Concept

For Peugeot, that something is the 908 RC, a design study to be displayed at the Paris auto show this month. The sleek black 908 RC is an answer to the S-Class or 7 Series, a lux limo powered by a 700-horsepower V-12 diesel designed for endurance racing.

2007 Honda Accord Concept in Detroit

Honda showed The New Generation Honda Accord Coupe at Detroit. The new cut has not Been Officially released as a concept for now. Nevertheless, officials of Honda do not keep The Fact optometrist showed Almost The Standard version Educate the public. The Car Will not Be Exported to Europe, but on The Local Market At The request of the New Accord fit ou promised high.

2010 Volvo S60 Elegant Car Concept

A few days before Christmas, Volvo Cars treating the automotive world to unwrap the beginning of a car that will shine brightly on the streets for years to come.

The Volvo S60 Concept gives the car world a glimpse of what the all-new Volvo S60 is going to look like when it arrives in 2010.

The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp,’ says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.

The coupe-inspired lines that gave the original S60 its characteristic stance are even more pronounced in the next generation.

‘The sporty design gives visual promise of an enthusiastic drive and I can assure you here and now that the all-new S60 will live up to that promise. The driving properties are better than in any previous Volvo. The car’s technology will also help you to be a better and safer driver,’ says Stephen Odell.
The concept car reveals that the Volvo Cars design team is stepping up to the next level in the development of the products’ DNA.

‘The concept car’s exterior gives a clear indication of what customers can expect of the all-new S60. On the inside we’ve been even more daring – there the focus has been on creating a vision of the future in the slightly longer perspective,’ says Volvo Cars Design Director Steve Mattin.

2009 Cadillac Converj Concept

Converj: the "Cadillac" FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

luxury coupe concept continues GM's leadership in the electrification of the automobile

DETROIT - General Motors unveiled a more potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form of luxury transportation with the Concept Cadillac Converj. Cadillac Converj was developed as a grand touring coupe well appointed with bold design and a host of interactive technologies.

The concept of four passengers Converj is intended to show how GM's revolutionary electric propulsion - Voltec called - can supply a luxury coupe with a typical Cadillac "no compromise" design. The technology allows up to 40 miles of electrical conduit and gas emissions-free with extended-range capability of hundreds of miles.

Bob Lutz, GM’s vice chairman of Global Product Development, said the Converj concept has production substance. “It’s a logical extension of our plan to reinvent the automobile,” he said. “It clearly shows what a Cadillac electric vehicle could look like, and clearly indicates that global luxury customers can have a car that has both strong design and electric propulsion with a total range of hundreds of anxiety-free miles.”

Cadillac’s extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) concept has a new body style that is an evolution of the brand’s traditional Art and Science design theme. An aggressive, forward-leaning arc profile is the foundation for the sporting stance. And more than a Cadillac in form, Converj is also intended to be a Cadillac in substance, with the premium materials, technology and driving dynamics that are hallmarks of the brand.

Voltec – innovative propulsion technology
The Cadillac Converj’s Voltec electric propulsion system is made up of a 16-kWh, T-shaped battery, an electric drive unit, and a four-cylinder engine-generator. It uses electricity as its primary source to drive the car.

A thermally managed battery pack contains more than 220 lithium-ion cells that provide the primary power to drive the Converj electrically up to 40 miles without using fuel or producing tailpipe emissions. The battery is integrated into the Converj’s chassis and stores electricity from the grid when the vehicle is plugged in. It takes less than three hours to recharge the battery at 240V, or about eight hours from a 120V outlet.

When the battery’s energy is low, the Converj seamlessly switches to extended-range mode. During this secondary level of operation, electricity needed to power the vehicle is created on-board by a flex-fuel-powered engine that operates much like a home generator to create electricity. The engine-generator ensures a constant supply of power for hundreds of miles until the car is refueled or plugged in to recharge the battery. This extended-range mode eliminates the range anxiety that comes with driving pure electric vehicles that offer no backup power when the battery charge is low.

Whether in electric or extended-range mode, the Converj is propelled all the time by an electric drive unit. It converts electrical energy from the battery or the engine-generator into mechanical energy to drive the front wheels. It also delivers 273 lb.-ft. (370 Nm) of instant torque, for a quick launch, and 120 kW of power. The top speed is 100 mph.

There is no compromise in vehicle performance in either mode of operation. To enhance the ride feel, the Converj also features GM’s Magnetic Ride Control; and for even greater efficiency, energy during braking is captured and stored in the battery.

Pure Cadillac design
There’s no mistaking the Converj for anything but a Cadillac, according to Lutz. “An aggressive, forward-leaning profile hints at a new, progressive theme and proportion in Cadillac’s design evolution,” he says. “The new proportion showcases a uniquely shaped, modern vision of a personal luxury 2+2.”

The overall shape is reinforced by a prominent, sweeping body line with large, 21-inch (front) and 22-inch (rear) wheels pushed to the edges of the body. The Converj exterior is painted a dark silver tri-coat that GM designers dubbed “Reaction.”

An all-glass roof incorporates solar panels that help offset power drain from the vehicle’s accessories. Additionally, several aerodynamic and design efficiencies were incorporated to enhance the driving range, including:
A full under-vehicle cover (belly pan)
Minimal grille openings that reduce drag at the front of the vehicle
Low-profile rearview cameras replace conventional outside mirrors to reduce drag
Wheels are shaped to push air outward for smoother body side airflow

The Converj also incorporates vertical headlamp and taillamp elements, with light pipe technology.

“Vertical lamps are Cadillac signatures and the Converj builds on the brand’s light pipe technology with bolder light emitting diode (LED) and high-intensity discharge elements front and rear,” said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. “There is also a unique daylight light ’spear’ at the top of the headlamps.”

Luxury meets technology inside
The Converj’s interior has advanced features and luxurious appointments blending efficiency and environmental consciousness. The 2+2 configuration is trimmed in contrasting Winter White synthetic suede – including the top of the instrument panel – and Midnight Black leather, with polished aluminum and wood grain accents. Renewable materials are used throughout such as wool-blend carpeting, a headliner made from silk, suede made from post-industrial content and more.

A technologically advanced driver center increases efficiency and reduces the draw on the battery. Features include:
New, organic light-emitting diode technology used on reconfigurable instrument cluster
Touch-screen navigation, climate, center-stack controls and audio systems
Adjustable, overhead white ambient lighting
Unique “power on” sequence featuring blue-lit console graphics
Screen displays for features including regenerative braking, battery charge level and power output
No inside rearview or outside mirrors; cameras provide surrounding images on a screen placed high on the instrument panel for a full, panoramic view
Push-button ignition and power-folding front seats

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 252,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 34 countries. In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.

SPECIFICATIONS
General
Vehicle type:
2-door, front-wheel-drive 2+2 coupe
Category:
extended-range electric vehicle
Chassis:
independent McPherson struts, front magnetic ride, compound crank twist axle rear, four-wheel disc brakes, full regenerative brakes to maximize energy capture, electric power-assist steering
Seating capacity:
four

Performance
Top speed (mph / km/h):
100 / 161
EV range, city and highway (miles):
Up to 40, based on EPA cycle

Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm):
108 / 2742
Length (in / mm):
182 / 4620
Width (in / mm):
74 / 1883
Height (in / mm):
55 / 1386

Battery system
Type:
lithium-ion (w/ liquid-controlled thermal management system)
Energy (kWh):
16
Charge time:
Less than 3 hours at 240V/8 hours at 120V

Electric drive unit
Power (kW):
120
Torque (lb-ft / Nm):
273 / 370

Exterior
Tire size:
specially developed low rolling resistance tires on 21- and 22-inch forged aluminum wheels

4x4 Concept Car

  4x4 Concept Car

A 4x4 concept car from 4x4 manufacturers can give you an idea about the future development of the eventual production vehicle. I try to keep up with new concept 4x4 vehicles and give you an idea about the potential in the design as it relates to off-road capability.

The emphasis is on portraying bold new designs that could prove easy to modify and have convincing hardware.

2010 Toyota Rukus

Toyota launched its head rotation Rukus - hot and hip urban alternative to small vehicles sport utilities and sport wagons. New challenges Rukus rules car design with brazen square shape, which has become a landmark.

Toyota laugh Rukus - with square lines and flat surfaces - for people who "think in a box.

Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Jeep Concept

The Japanese automaker, Toyota, present A-BAT hybrid pickup concept at the Detroit Motor Show later this month.

Far from a conservative-style vehicles, which currently favors Toyota showrooms, unique look of the concept is the combination of large body surface, intersect with a hard surface planes, crisp lines and the trapezoidal profile. Toyota A-BAT in 19-inch wheels sit at the corners of the car creates a tough and is ready.

The Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept Car

Toyota wants to adolescent dreams about work, apparently.

FT-HS hybrid sports car concept will be premiered on January 7 at the North American International Auto Show, and we can expect, 50:50 weight distribution and the 400 + hp monster of transmission is very similar to the Lexus GS 450H: 3,5 liter V6,

related to the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system (which may mean Sulev emissions, but no word on fuel economy yet). This may be the next Supra.

Interestingly, this is not a direct effect of the car on the environment, although we can expect that it is better than "traditional" V8 gasoline engine with the sports car will compete with the (lesser of two evils). No, the interesting thing is "halo" effect, it could, making hybrids cool and desirable new public. Even if they never end up buying this model, they saw technology and associate it with something they want, not what they do not.