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New car lines
publication date: Jan 12, 2010
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Renault has announced its cleanest production car yet
with the new dCi 86-powered Clio, emitting just 98 grams of CO2 per
kilometre.
Set to be available in three- and five-door guise, the new versions
offer not just reduced guilt driving, but also the promise of lower
fuel consumption, at 76.3 mpg (combined cycle, an increase of 12.1 mpg)
and a theoretical range of 923 miles between fill-ups.
Such headline-stealing figures have been achieved principally through a
series of improvements to the Clio's aerodynamics, engine and tyres.
Overall, the new versions offer an impressive 17g/km reduction in CO2
emissions (a gain of 15 per cent) compared to the current mode, without
any impact on the car's performance.
The new versions of Clio will sell at the same price as the 115g/km
version, a further sign of the Renault eco² signature's aim to make
ecological and economical vehicles available to as many motorists as
possible.
Clio dCi 86 Renault eco² will be unveiled on 13 January at the Brussels
Motor Show, Belgium. Order books will open in France on 9 February and
later this year in the UK. | |  |
C-ZERO, Citroën’s new all-electric four-seater city
car, is to make its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show
in Brussels later this month - alongside 25 other models from Citroën’s
award-winning range.
Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise - the
aptly named C-ZERO is Citroën’s 100% electric solution to meet the
demands of modern day urban driving. With compact dimensions, rapid
charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys, C-ZERO is a
perfect city companion.
C-ZERO’s permanent magnet synchronous motor is powered by a
latest-generation lithium-ion battery system and delivers 47kW or 64bhp
EEC from 3,000 to 6,000rpm. Maximum torque of 180Nm is available from 0
to 2,000rpm. The batteries can either be charged by plugging the supply
cord into a 220-volt socket or, alternatively, C-ZERO can be charged
using a 400-volt supply for an 80% charge in 30 minutes.
Despite measuring just 3.48m long, C-ZERO offers a spacious and
comfortable cabin interior with four real seats and a 166 litre boot.
On the road, C-ZERO has a top speed of 80mph, acceleration from 0-62mph
in 15 seconds and a range of around 80 miles over a standard combined
cycle. C-ZERO’s 9m turning circle and nimble handling also make it easy
to navigate through city traffic. |
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