| Newsletter Issue #44 |
21st September 2009 |
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Audi E-tron electric concept
Looking rather like a prop from The Jetsons is the Audi E-tron concept car, an electric version of the R8 supercar. The E-tron’s minimalist interior is the most refreshing Audi interior design in recent memory. However to achieve less aerodynamic drag, the R8’s famous sideblades have disappeared, resulting in a bloated TT-like appearance.
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BMW Vision EfficientDynamics
This is a proper, old-fashioned showcandy courtesy of new BMW Group design boss Adrian van Hooydonk. The most striking visual feature belongs to the massive gullwing doors and roof, which are made from a polycarbonate glass that darkens according to the surrounding light.
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This Week's Auto Feature
Electric dreams
This week's 63rd Frankfurt motor show 2009 hints at a recovering car industry, but more importantly, a tasteful insight to electric cars of the future.
Read more here.
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Renault's big
electric splash at Frankfurt |
Renault Kangoo ZE
Renault’s first electric vehicle to go on sale in 2011.
The white paint and thermos-style double-layer bodyworkis heat-reflective
and helps to prevent temperature fluctuations.
Renault Fluence ZE
This good looking family car features
cameras to replace the rear-view mirrors and solar cells on the roof, dash and
parcel shelf.
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Renault Zoe ZE
This hints at an electric 2012 Clio hatchback. With the help of
L'Oréal, there is a new climate control system that hydrates
the interior to prevent dry skin.
Renault Twizy ZE
This 1+1 electric city car will go into production in 2011.
There are no doors – negating the need for energy-sapping
air-con.
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The 2010 Mercedes SLS AMG
Visually, the new Mercedes SLS AMG is a stunner
with a long, low nose, stubby tail and incredible gullwing doors.
The ultra-wide front grille, side vents and gullwing doors are all
designed to mimic the 1954 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing, while the rear
features LED lights and spoiler that pops up above 75mph. An eco
SLS is slated to arrive in 2012.
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