Video : Honda Fit Electric launches in LA Auto Show 2011

In the event the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) lasting 18 to 27 November 2011, Honda, in addition to featuring all-new CR-V also displaying an Fit electric version of mass production. This Hatchback has appeared in Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), last August, just when it's still a concept.

Fit is equipped with electric-powered electric motor 92 is equivalent to 125.7 kW or PS. Intake obtained from a battery power source power 20 kWh lithium ion battery - the same as that used in the FCX Clarity. According to Honda, by plugging the cable in the socket voltage 240 volts, the battery can be fully charged in three hours. With this provision, the driver can tour the city as far as 198 km and 122 km out of town.

This car has three driving style options, Econ, Normal and Sport. By choosing Econ, then the driver can save power up to 17 percent of the Normal model. While the Sport, the car acceleration increased "aggressive".

Honda Fit targeting electricity production could reach 1,100 units in the next three years. However, this amount is still tentative can rise or fall according to demand in the market.

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News : 50 car debuted at LA Auto Show 2011

Starting today 18 to 27 November, the largest automobile event in California, the Los Angeles Auto Show 2011 at the House of the Los Angeles Convention Center, opened to the public.

Exhibition on the theme "Green Car and promoting environmentally friendly technologies followed by 22 automotive manufacturers, 42 brands of cars that show off more than 1,000 vehicles. Interestingly, 50 of which are the models in the world premiere debut.

Various new technologies began to hybrid cars, fuel cell power until brought to enliven the event. If calculated on a percentage, the number of cars that use electric technology rose 25 percent from a year earlier.

"Visitors are very interested in fuel-efficient vehicles and technological advances are also much in demand. The event will feature a lot of time vehicles can be purchased direct visitors to appropriate funds," said Andy Fuzesi, General Manager of the LA Auto Show in an official statement (17/11).

Several new models are ready to be shown, among others, the Chevrolet Spark, Ford Escape, Honda CRV, Mazda CX-5 crossover. For the electric car segment are the Mitsubishi i, the Ford Focus Electric, the BMW Concept I3, Coda Sedan, Nissan LEAF and the hero of Croatia DOK-ING XD. In class Hibirda Toyota still rely on Plug-in Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid, Insight Hybrid and BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports coupe concept.

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Video : Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 2012 ready to present at the LA Auto Show 2011

Photos of Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG 2012 published by the car manufacturer from Stuttgart ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show 2011. Last week, Facebook has also been featuring Mercedes premiere teaser.

This muscular SUV uses the latest base model M-Class, which appeared at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, September. ML63 AMG look more manly and macho.

Her whole body using a body kit with four mufflers at the rear. The use of 20-inch alloy wheels (optional 21-inch) adds a more casual in appearance.

Armed with the latest engine V8 Twin-turbo 5.5-liter capacity is capable of firing a 518 hp power. Acceleration 0-100 kph 4.7 seconds was recorded with a maximum speed of 250 kph (electronically limited).

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