Volkswagen is extending its Touareg SUV range with new 3.6 V6 FSI engine that will replace the 3.2 V6 FSI base model. The new, larger V6 FSI engine produces 280 hp & 36,7 kgm / 360 Newtonmeters of torque.
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The Panda Hydrogen is a true hydrogen prototype with a sturdy, reliable drive system. Unlike other Fuel Cell prototypes introduced in the past, the Panda Hydrogen incorporates a full power system, i.e. it lacks a drive battery for the accumulation of electrical energy.
The new Fuel Cell System (electrical power generator) offers very high generating efficiencies. The system consists mainly of three fuel cells manufactured by Nuvera, an innovative turbo-blower to supply the cells with air, a humidification and cooling system for correct management of reagent gases and a set of auxiliary components, all developed within the Fiat Group.
On the Panda Hydrogen, the Fuel Cell System is housed beneath the floorpan. The electrical power generation system is supplied with hydrogen at a pressure of 1.5 bars and oxygen contained in the air. It produces electrical energy so efficiently that 60% is available at just 20% of maximum power.
The hydrogen that feeds the Fuel Cell is contained at a pressure of 350 bars in a tank made out of composite material installed beneath the car’s rear floor pan. All the distinguishing features of the New Panda passenger compartment are therefore maintained, including outstanding roominess for four people.
At full power, the Fuel Cell engine delivers 60 kW that allows the car to reach a top speed of more than 130 km/h, with acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h in 5 seconds. The car can also easily climb a gradient of 23% at take-off.
The hydrogen tank capacity guarantees the Panda Hydrogen a range of more than 200 km over an urban cycle. Refuelling time is very quick at less than 5 minutes, i.e. comparable to the time taken to refuel a methane car.
2006 will see the beginning of the demonstration stage of small Panda Hydrogen fleets, as a forerunner to wide-ranging demonstration programmes promoted and supported by the European Union and by the Italian Ministries and Regions. The ultimate aim is for such vehicles to be marketed within 15 – 20 years.
2007 Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS & facelift versions
AFTER a long period of wait and speculations, Mazda is finally introducing its sport version of the 3. The Japanese answer to the Golf GTI is equipped with the 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO engine of the Mazda6 MPS / Mazdaspeed6. According to the company, the Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS will not be offered with all wheel drive, which means that the engine will probably be tuned to produce less horsepower than the Mazda6 MPS / Mazdaspeed6.
The sporty Mazdaspeed3 / Mazda3 MPS will be shown in the
Press Release: New Mazda3 MPS
The flagship of the Mazda3 range, the all-new Mazda3 MPS, will give sports-minded customers a double dose of Zoom-Zoom driving fun. Mazda3 MPS is the second model in the Mazda Performance Series, following the Mazda6 MPS launched in
Mazda looked to embody the three distinct attributes with the new vehicle: Driving Fun, Ownership Delight and Everyday User-Friendly Convenience. With its compact, lightweight body and substantial power generated by its 2.3L MZR DISI TURBO petrol engine, Mazda3 MPS is one of the most powerful high-performance sports compacts with front-wheel drive (FWD) on the road today.
The car's styling pursues a look of strength and solidity in a design that conveys its unmatched dynamic performance at a glance. Mazda3 MPS reflects Mazda's intention to continue delivering Zoom-Zoom in all its products.
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