The revolutionary Ampera celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster, said the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put the car into production in late 2011.
The Ampera also be available with RHD in the UK by the sister brand Vauxhall, Opel.
The Ampera also be available with RHD in the UK by the sister brand Vauxhall, Opel.
The five-door four-seat Ampera is influenced by the design language of Opel's award-winning sculptural art, combined with German precision, incorporating various elements of innovative style of the Flextreme and GTC concept car on show
Ampera wheels are driven electrically at all times and speeds. For journeys of up to 60 kilometers (MVEG), it runs on electricity stored in its 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits zero CO2. When the battery power is exhausted, power from a motor-generator online Ampera extends over 500 km.
Ampera can be plugged into any household 230 V to reload. GM Europe is to analyze the requirements of a charging infrastructure for electric cars with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.
The revolutionary Ampera will be the first zero-emission electric car powered in Europe is suitable for everyday driving. With its Voltec electric propulsion system that provides strong acceleration and a high degree of sophistication, the five-door Ampera seats four passengers in comfort, offers a useful trunk for luggage, and has a wide range of over 500 km.
Electricity is Ampera wheels at all times and speeds. For journeys of up to 60 kilometers (MVEG) is powered by electricity stored in the tip, 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery.
Unlike conventional battery-electric car, the Ampera to remove the "range anxiety," to give confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stuck in the battery.
"A system of lithium-ion battery is the key to getting the Ampera into the hands of consumers," says Hans Demant, GME Vice President Engineering. "Engineers of our research and development in Mainz -Kastel, Germany, tested the battery around the clock, 365 days a year to ensure it meets the expectations of our customers. "
The Ampera is well suited to daily driving time from most European customers. For example, about 80 percent of German drivers travel less than 50 km per day.
Technical specifications
Type: 5-door, front-wheel drive hatchback
Category: Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV)
Seating: four
Performance
EV Range: 60 km (combined)
Total area:> 500 km
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2685 mm
Length: 4404 mm
Width: 1798 mm
Height: 1430 mm
Cargo volume: 301 L
Battery System
Type: Lithium Ion
Energy: 16 kWh
Electric drive
Power: 150 hp (111 kW)
Torque: 370 Nm
Outside
Size of tires and wheels specially developed low rolling resistance tires wheels 17 inch forged aluminum
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