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Siemens and BMW have teamed up to create a new inductive charging system for electric vehicles to be tested from June 2011. This new system can also be used as a storage unit, which would accumulate the surplus production from renewables such as solar or wind power.

At the last fair of Hannover presented an innovative docking station that could represent the future of electric cars and charging eliminate their problems. This is a technology that works through two coils, one underground and inside the car. Thus, when the car is at a specific point in the pavement, the two coils are placed at a distance very small and there is the inductive load of the vehicle batteries.

One of the most important is the efficiency of energy transfer between the secondary coil installed in the car and the batteries of the same. This technology is achieved an efficiency of over 90 percent in this energy transfer.

In addition, the system will not cause damage to other electronic devices or people, because the magnetic field generating electricity in any case not exceed the recommended limit of 6.25 microteslas international.

The next June, Siemens and BMW tested a prototype with a power load of 3.6 kW. Induction charging systems of this type could be a solution to the problems of loading vehicles usually parked in public places for short periods, like taxis.a

Built on the basis of the forthcoming Saab 9-3, the forward PhoeniX Concept represents the future of Saab cars. Jason Castriota, PhoeniX embodied in the so-called “Emotionality Design”, with emphasis on the airflow through the vehicle, starting with its long nose and sliding towards the rear by the lateral appendages protruding, providing stability. The Phoenix also incorporates a crucial element Iqon Infotainment System, based on the Android OS from Google.

With a drag coefficient of 0.25, Phoenix combines the best of Aerox Concept and a little fighter plane, recalling the Saab’s aeronautical roots. The system of opening its doors, provides easy access, and comfortable, this 2 +2 sports coupe. Although concept incorporates a block 1.6-liter turbo with 200 hp (MINI), combined with a 34 hp electric motor and the system eXWD ‘multi-tasking’ Saab offers electric propulsion in the rear, torque vectoring, a sort of over boost and reduced consumption.

The Phoenix Concept is capable of doing 0-100 in 5.9 seconds and reach 250km / h top speed, all with a combined consumption of 5l/100km and 119g/km CO2 emissions. But another major attraction of this concept is its interior, the aerodynamic flow Castriota speaking (in the videos after the jump), integrates seamlessly with a carrier which “encapsulates” the occupants, giving the feeling of ‘cabin’ comfortable and with everything at hand, thanks in large part to Iqon System

With the support of Pirelli and OZ, IED students have been imagined, and reality-a coupe under the Abarth brand, an electric concept dubbed Scorp-Ion, you can see in these pictures live from the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The Scorp-Ion Concept has 401 cm long, 190 wide and 119 to high, has a wheelbase of 235 cm. Its design is clearly focused on the aerodynamic performance to build on its electric propulsion system.

In this connection, the Scorp-Ion uses four electric motors located in each of the wheels that are powered from lithium-ion batteries. The battery pack is located in the trunk space, just behind the seats of the occupants, it intended to keep the center of gravity as low as possible and offer a dynamic driving pleasure.

The Scorp-Ion Concept was created by seven students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Transportation Design, and worked under the supervision of Luca Borgogno, Chief Designer for Pininfarina, and Luigi Giampaolo, Designer Maserati. The chosen big stage to show what they can do these talented students.

Was seen in official images for more than a month, many will judge the “car without salt”, “dull”, “ugly” and so on, but the truth is that the Global Small Concept, Mitsubishi made in the Hall Geneva 2011, has a really attractive and interesting design for a car of its category. Mitsubishi is committed to developing a compact model tailored to the needs of large Western markets, small, efficient, quality and great design. We will live photos from Geneva.

Big Asian manufacturers have opted for this segment, as shown, Nissan Micra, the KIA Picanto, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Alto, Hyundai i10 and, among others. In this situation, Mitsubishi does not want to lose a large lot, and be considered among the greats. From this was born the Global Concept Small, whose production version will be presented towards the end of this year, perhaps at the Tokyo Auto Show, and his production will take place in early 2012 in a new MMC plant in Thailand.

With 3.74 meters long and 1.68 wide, the Global Small and CGS concept will be a real compact very well represent the values of segment B, and will come to replace the Colt, Mitsubishi townsman model was not as successful as competitors that you mentioned above. Be equipped with two petrol, 1.0 and 1.2 liters, with Start / Stop System and regenerative braking, the design is also prepared to accommodate an electric motor considering a hybrid variant or 100% electric.

And the business plans do not correspond to the size of the CGS, Mitsubishi plans to produce 150,000 units the first year (2012), with the possibility of increasing the volume to 200,000 units per year. Mass production, brand objectives and rivals, the CGS will be an affordable car production in price and will be distributed in major markets, starting with Europe, South Asia, China, Russia, etc.