2013 Mitsubishi EVO XI conceptual rendering

If you wonder what Mitsubishi is up to these days then, read on to find out their ambitious plans for the future. If are a fan of the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO and you don’t want to miss this. The Japanese car maker is coming up with an all new Mitsubishi EVO by 2014. However, this car isn’t what you’d expect from a car maker who have dominated the cross-country rally scene with its powerful four-wheel drive saloons. The latest from them has been the Misubishi EVO X. To put in plain English, the next-generation EVO will be a hybrid!

Surprised? Well, that is correct. Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko, has confirmed this with Autocar but refrained himself from revealing the technical details of the new car. According to him, the Mitsubishi EVO XI will feature a diesel-hybrid powertrain. The new changes are aimed at controlling emissions. Now, the EVO is known for lightning fast 0-100 kph times and nimble reflexes. It is difficult to image an EVO without its USPs and that is what Mitsubishi engineers also feel. The new EVO XI will thus retain its trademark handling and performance characteristics.

The only change then, could be under the hood. That said, the acceleration will certainly be spine smashing with a diesel engine and an electric motor working in unison. The team at Mitsubishi will start work on the new EVO project next year. The actual car is expected to arrive in the three years time. Earlier in the year, there were reports of the EVO being axed for a more sustainable electric car over which the world reacted in criticism. Taking notice of the reaction from fans, Mitsubishi was quick respond. So with a hybrid EVO taking shape, Mitsubishi’s marketing bumph might read, “EVO XI- Its Green and goes like stink “.

Source;
http://www.indiancarsbikes.in/cars/nextgen-mitsubishi-evo-hybrid-confirmed-2014-50510/

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Honda has opened the first open access refuelling site for hydrogen powered vehicles at it’s manufacturing facility in Swindon. It’s open to anyone developing or using hydrogen powered vehicles, and will fill to 350 and 700 bar, the two standard filling pressures adopted by major manufacturers.

The aim behind the site is to encourage the development of hydrogen powered vehicles, including Honda’s own FCX Clarity. Hydrogen powered vehicles offer the same benefits as electric vehicles but with the advantages of improved range and no slow recharge time.

Thomas Brachmann, Head of Electrical Powertrain R&D at Honda, commented: “Hydrogen fuel cell technology is the ultimate transport solution; meeting environmental demands but also delivering the range and performance that customers expect.

“The cooperation on this project between vehicle manufacturers like Honda, infrastructure providers like BOC and the public sector can be a blueprint for future development.”

Source;
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/green-motoring/2011-09/honda-opens-first-uk-hydrogen-filling-station/

The Concept Cadillac Sky - pronounced "CL", the French translation of the sky - is a four-seater convertible that opens a new chapter in the design of Cadillac and rising product, pushing the art of the brand and the philosophy of science in a new layer. Heaven is a new expression of the historical grandeur of Cadillac, and a celebration of the open-top driving.

"Great Luxury Cadillac innate expression and the sky, remember that heritage, while suggesting that the brand can go in the future," said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. "Luxury is driven by the authentic experience, not just products, and the sky is the travel experience."
Concept Cadillac Sky is a spacious and elegant grand gesture that explores themes of exploration of the behavior of Cadillac's flagship high-end luxury. It is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6-liter direct-injection V-6 engine, coupled with a hybrid system powered by lithium-ion battery.
Coastal Inspiration

Driving the California Highway 1 in an open car when the sun goes down, Big Sur north of Monterey, is a mobile team Ciel type expected during design.

"It is Heaven on the romance of the training," said Dean. "It emulates the grand tour cars seen on the greens of Pebble Beach, but with a modern twist that the draft vision for the future of Cadillac ".
The four-door Cadillac Ciel cover the social aspects of the concept of free travel, with ample space for two couples. It evokes the spirit of the classics from a long, superficial part. The French-style doors are rear-hinged rear doors on the guarantees - no B-pillar - to reveal sweeping views of the interior drama. The difference between a fender lines running from nose to tail, and bright nickel accents of work products for body care, to improve the visual length of the car, and respect for the Cadillac Touring Cars from the past.

Bentley Continental Bentley Supersports is the fastest and most powerful ever. And 'the last Bentley, muscular two-seater that offers supercar performance and driving experience highly concentrated. Bentley Continental Bentley Supersports is also the first year and be able to use gasoline (petrol) and bio-fuel, FlexFuel innovative use of technology, luxury goods sector. This is phase one of the company's commitment to make it compatible with a full range of renewable fuels by 2012. Worldwide available in autumn 2009 Bentley Continental Supersports will be FlexFuel compatible with the majority of the market with the launch of North American cars to offer capabilities by the summer of 2010, following approval.







Bentley Continental Super Sport began as an "under the radar" project to explore the possibilities of weight reduction on the Bentley Continental GT, but with more power and torque. A largely experimental process crystallized over a period of 24 months in a formal program of new car driven by passion and enthusiasm of a small group of engineers and designers Bentley. The results are spectacular. With 630PS (621 bhp) and the new "Quick Shift"




transmission that time halves passing, puts markers Bentley Continental Super Sport performance for new Bentley. It accelerates from 0 to 60 km / h in 3.7 seconds (0-100 km / h in 3.9 seconds) with a top speed of 204 mph (329 km / h).