Friday, July 10, 2009

79th international Geneva motor show - Chevrolet Volt the Ampera





Built on the same Voltec platform as the Chevrolet Volt, the Ampera is an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle that will travel up to 60 km (37 mi) on electricity from its battery pack before a gasoline engine kicks on to generate electricity to power the wheels. The battery pack will recharge from a standard 230-volt outlet and is expected to provide more than enough power to allow most European drivers to make their daily commute without the gasoline engine ever starting up. According to GM's research, 80% of German drivers travel less than 50 km per day.

79th international Geneva motor show - The Alfa Romeo Mito GTA





Powered by a turbocharged 1.8L gasoline engine producing 237 hp, the Alfa Romeo Mi.To GTA is aimed squarely at the Mini John Cooper Works. Find out more about the Alfa Romeo Mito GTA in the 2009 Geneva Motor Show coverage from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.