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Nissan Leaf Grand Touring Concept Headed to Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan will debut the Leaf Grand Touring Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon from January 12-14, the automaker announced this week. The concept is one of 15 Nissan models that will be on display at the event.
The automaker didn’t provide any details on the GT concept, but judging from this picture, it receives a slick two-tone color scheme. The rocker panels and blacked-out wheels and door handles also give the Leaf a semblance of sportiness.
But the true sporty variant will likely remain the Leaf Nismo Concept, which debuted in Tokyo a few months ago. Although pretty mild compared to other Nismo cars in the Nissan stable, it features some athletic cues such as Continental summer tires, a lowered, sport-tuned suspension, and sharper tuning that gives it quicker reflexes. Like the Grand Touring Concept, it gets a two-tone color scheme.
Be sure not to confuse the Tokyo Motor Show with Tokyo Auto Salon, a massive aftermarket car show in Japan. Given the purpose of this show, the Leaf GT concept should preview potential custom parts rather than an entirely new model with mechanical updates. Some of the other Nissan models on display include the Fairlady Z Heritage Edition, NV350 Caravan Grand Touring Concept, X-Trail Grand Touring Concept, and Serena e-POWER AUTECH Concept.
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Nissan will debut the Leaf Grand Touring Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon from January 12-14, the automaker announced this week. The concept is one of 15 Nissan models that will be on display at the event.
The automaker didn’t provide any details on the GT concept, but judging from this picture, it receives a slick two-tone color scheme. The rocker panels and blacked-out wheels and door handles also give the Leaf a semblance of sportiness.
But the true sporty variant will likely remain the Leaf Nismo Concept, which debuted in Tokyo a few months ago. Although pretty mild compared to other Nismo cars in the Nissan stable, it features some athletic cues such as Continental summer tires, a lowered, sport-tuned suspension, and sharper tuning that gives it quicker reflexes. Like the Grand Touring Concept, it gets a two-tone color scheme.
Be sure not to confuse the Tokyo Motor Show with Tokyo Auto Salon, a massive aftermarket car show in Japan. Given the purpose of this show, the Leaf GT concept should preview potential custom parts rather than an entirely new model with mechanical updates. Some of the other Nissan models on display include the Fairlady Z Heritage Edition, NV350 Caravan Grand Touring Concept, X-Trail Grand Touring Concept, and Serena e-POWER AUTECH Concept.
Source: Nissan
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Autonomous Cars Need More Durable Batteries, Says Lithium-Ion Pioneer
Across the industry, automakers are working to increase the energy density of their batteries so EVs can travel 200 miles or more on a single charge. This is all well and good, but future batteries will also need to be tougher to meet the demands of autonomous ridesharing cars, says Akira Yoshino, who invented a prototype of the lithium-ion battery back in 1985.
“A car shared by 10 people means it will be running 10 times more,” Yoshino told Bloomberg. “Durability will become very important.”
Yoshino says future batteries should have materials that can withstand constant expansion and contraction. Making these accommodations could require automakers that focus less on increasing a battery’s energy density and range, however. To boost durability, lithium titanate may be used in the anode of the battery instead of carbon.
Yoshino began researching a conducting polymer called polyacetylene in the early 1980s. He built a lithium-ion battery using this polymer as the anode, but later switched to carbon. He is currently an honorary fellow at Asahi Kasei, the world’s biggest producer of separators for batteries.
“Cars are a completely new application, and we’ll have to wait until we find out what kind of batteries will really be needed,” Yoshino said. “The future of batteries depends on what will happen to the future of the automobile society.”
Hyundai’s top executive for autonomous vehicles has also touched on the problem of making batteries suitable for self-driving cars. Speaking with WardsAuto recently, Woongjung Jang said these vehicles consume so much power, which can decrease driving range. We can thank the advanced data processing systems in autonomous cars for draining their batteries so quickly.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts EVs will make up 54 percent of new car sales by 2040. The proliferation of EVs is expected to coincide with the rollout of autonomous cars. A number of automakers are looking to bring out advanced autonomous systems in the early 2020s.
Source: Bloomberg
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Autonomous Cars Need More Durable Batteries, Says Lithium-Ion Pioneer
Across the industry, automakers are working to increase the energy density of their batteries so EVs can travel 200 miles or more on a single charge. This is all well and good, but future batteries will also need to be tougher to meet the demands of autonomous ridesharing cars, says Akira Yoshino, who invented a prototype of the lithium-ion battery back in 1985.
“A car shared by 10 people means it will be running 10 times more,” Yoshino told Bloomberg. “Durability will become very important.”
Yoshino says future batteries should have materials that can withstand constant expansion and contraction. Making these accommodations could require automakers that focus less on increasing a battery’s energy density and range, however. To boost durability, lithium titanate may be used in the anode of the battery instead of carbon.
Yoshino began researching a conducting polymer called polyacetylene in the early 1980s. He built a lithium-ion battery using this polymer as the anode, but later switched to carbon. He is currently an honorary fellow at Asahi Kasei, the world’s biggest producer of separators for batteries.
“Cars are a completely new application, and we’ll have to wait until we find out what kind of batteries will really be needed,” Yoshino said. “The future of batteries depends on what will happen to the future of the automobile society.”
Hyundai’s top executive for autonomous vehicles has also touched on the problem of making batteries suitable for self-driving cars. Speaking with WardsAuto recently, Woongjung Jang said these vehicles consume so much power, which can decrease driving range. We can thank the advanced data processing systems in autonomous cars for draining their batteries so quickly.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance predicts EVs will make up 54 percent of new car sales by 2040. The proliferation of EVs is expected to coincide with the rollout of autonomous cars. A number of automakers are looking to bring out advanced autonomous systems in the early 2020s.
Source: Bloomberg
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Agya Club Indonesia2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Starts at $25,835
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in completes the electrified Ioniq range, joining the lineup with a starting price of $25,835, including destination. The plug-in variant gets an all-electric range of 29 miles and has a total range of 650 miles.
Just two trim levels are offered on the plug-in, including the base model and the Limited, which starts at $29,185. For 2018, Hyundai also simplifies the Ioniq Electric line to just two trim levels. The Ioniq Plug-in undercuts the Toyota Prius Prime by more than $2,000, and also has a higher EV range at 29 miles versus the Toyota plug-in’s 25 miles. Both are eligible for a $4,500 federal tax credit. The larger Honda Clarity plug-in starts at $34,290 while the Chevrolet Volt starts at $34,095. Both qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. The Clarity plug-in has an all-electric range of 47 miles while the Volt is rated at 53 miles on battery power alone.
Compared to a 2017 Ioniq Electric, which has a range of 110 miles, the base Ioniq Plug-in is $4,550 less expensive. However, the Electric qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, which drops the price to $22,885, or roughly $1,500 more than the plug-in with its tax credit applied.
Like the standard Ioniq hybrid, the plug-in features a 1.6-liter direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder that produces 104 hp and 109 lb-ft of torque. That engine is coupled to a more robust 60-hp electric motor and larger 8.9-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Combined output hasn’t been revealed yet, but it shouldn’t be far off from the standard Ioniq hybrid’s 139 hp, if the Kia Niro plug-in is any indication. The plug-in gets the same six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as the regular hybrid.
The plug-in generally looks like the standard Ioniq hybrid, but it gets low-beam LED headlights and unique 16-inch alloy wheels—in addition to the telltale charging port on the passenger-side front fender. Like the rest of the Ioniq lineup, the plug-in features a 7.0-inch TFT gauge cluster display to relay relevant information including charge level, range, and speed to the driver. Meanwhile, the infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in is on sale at dealerships now.
Source: Hyundai
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2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Starts at $25,835
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in completes the electrified Ioniq range, joining the lineup with a starting price of $25,835, including destination. The plug-in variant gets an all-electric range of 29 miles and has a total range of 650 miles.
Just two trim levels are offered on the plug-in, including the base model and the Limited, which starts at $29,185. For 2018, Hyundai also simplifies the Ioniq Electric line to just two trim levels. The Ioniq Plug-in undercuts the Toyota Prius Prime by more than $2,000, and also has a higher EV range at 29 miles versus the Toyota plug-in’s 25 miles. Both are eligible for a $4,500 federal tax credit. The larger Honda Clarity plug-in starts at $34,290 while the Chevrolet Volt starts at $34,095. Both qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit. The Clarity plug-in has an all-electric range of 47 miles while the Volt is rated at 53 miles on battery power alone.
Compared to a 2017 Ioniq Electric, which has a range of 110 miles, the base Ioniq Plug-in is $4,550 less expensive. However, the Electric qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit, which drops the price to $22,885, or roughly $1,500 more than the plug-in with its tax credit applied.
Like the standard Ioniq hybrid, the plug-in features a 1.6-liter direct-injected Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder that produces 104 hp and 109 lb-ft of torque. That engine is coupled to a more robust 60-hp electric motor and larger 8.9-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Combined output hasn’t been revealed yet, but it shouldn’t be far off from the standard Ioniq hybrid’s 139 hp, if the Kia Niro plug-in is any indication. The plug-in gets the same six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as the regular hybrid.
The plug-in generally looks like the standard Ioniq hybrid, but it gets low-beam LED headlights and unique 16-inch alloy wheels—in addition to the telltale charging port on the passenger-side front fender. Like the rest of the Ioniq lineup, the plug-in features a 7.0-inch TFT gauge cluster display to relay relevant information including charge level, range, and speed to the driver. Meanwhile, the infotainment system is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in is on sale at dealerships now.
Source: Hyundai
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Agya Club IndonesiaDid Lexus make a BMW? Or did BMW make a Lexus? This and other 2017 surprises
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Kamis, 28 Desember 2017
Junkyard Gem: 1982 Toyota Corolla Sedan
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The sturdy TE72 Corolla sedan featured a pushrod hemi engine, rear-wheel-drive, and three-box styling.
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2017 Kia Niro Long-Term Arrival: Finding Niro
Life after chaperoning our long-term Toyota Mirai has been easier but a little less interesting. Sure, I don’t miss the somewhat disappointing range or driving across city lines to fill the hydrogen tank, but I enjoyed the car’s instant response, its otherworldly styling, and the new discoveries that naturally come with testing technology not normally found in passenger cars. Now I find myself in one of the most pragmatic, down-to-earth vehicles on the market: the Kia Niro.
In past reviews, we’ve called Kia’s new hybrid wagon “vanilla,” “practical,” “nondescript,” and “utilitarian.” But we’ve also praised its excellent fuel economy, long driving range, surprisingly spacious interior, and value pricing. Over the next 12 months, we’ll get a chance to better explore these areas as well as one of the biggest concerns with any new car on the market: quality.
The Niro has few direct competitors. Perhaps its closest rival is the Ford C-Max, though it’s also bound to be cross-shopped against the Hyundai Ioniq and the Toyota Prius. The Niro is the first Kia to sit on a new green car platform shared with the Hyundai Ioniq.
You can buy a 2017 Kia Niro for $23,785 ($24,180 for the 2018 model). That price is on par with the starting price of the ubiquitous Prius. But we splurged for the top-level Niro: the Touring. Unlike lesser Niros, the Touring features leather-trimmed upholstery, ventilated seats, a power tilt and slide sunroof, a heated steering wheel, front and rear park assist, a 10-way power driver’s seat with memory, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. On top of these standard features, we also tacked on the Advanced Technology package for $1,900. It’s not a bad investment considering you get automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and a wireless phone charger. After adding on $130 carpeted floormats, our Touring model rang out to $32,575.
Kia sweetened the pot for the 2018 model year. The new Niro Touring no longer offers the Advanced Technology package, instead incorporating its features as standard equipment. These top models start at $32,840, a little bit more expensive than the top-trim Prius. At the time of this writing, both 2017 and 2018 model Niros are listed as available on Kia’s consumer site.
All Kia Niros come with a 1.6-liter inline-four engine, an electric motor, and a 1.56-kW-hr lithium-ion battery pack. This system produces 146 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, which, as we’ve noted in the past, isn’t quite enough juice to feel confident getting up to speed quickly on the highway. The question is: Will fuel economy and range make up for this shortcoming?
Counteracting some of its extra niceties, Touring models actually take a hit in fuel economy compared to other trim levels. Our Kia Niro delivers EPA-estimated 46/40/43 city/highway fuel economy, but base FE models, which are lighter and less contented, actually top out at 52/49/50 mpg. We’ll have to conduct our own Real MPG tests to determine how efficiently our top-trim Niro really performs on the road. In addition to fuel economy, we will learn much more about how much the Niro can carry and how that affects performance.
Our first impressions? Yes, the Niro takes a while to get up to highway speeds from a start, but Sport mode sharpens its reflexes. As you’d expect from a subcompact, ride quality suffers when encountering bumps in the road, and it’s noisier than expected on the highway. On the plus side, we’ve noticed the vehicle has an exceptionally high range readout after filling up. More on that in future updates.
| 2017 Kia Niro EcoHybrid Touring | |
| BASE PRICE | $30,545 |
| PRICE AS TESTED | $32,575 |
| VEHICLE LAYOUT | Front-engine, FWD, 5-pass, 4-door hatchback |
| ENGINE | 1.6L/104-hp/109-lb-ft plus 43-hp/125-lb-ft front electric motor; 139-hp/195-lb-ft combined |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-speed twin-clutch auto |
| CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) | 3,237 lb (60/40%) |
| WHEELBASE | 106.3 in |
| LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 171.5 x 71.1 x 60.8 in |
| 0-60 MPH | 9.6 sec |
| QUARTER MILE | 17.2 sec @ 79.0 mph |
| BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 123 ft |
| LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.86 g (avg) |
| MT FIGURE EIGHT | 27.3 sec @ 0.62 g (avg) |
| REAL MPG, CITY/HWY/COMB | 59.6/44.5/51.7 mpg |
| EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON | 46/40/43 mpg |
| ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY | 73/84 kW-hrs/100 miles |
| CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 0.45 lb/mile |
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