{"id":41724,"date":"2009-09-21T12:51:49","date_gmt":"2009-09-21T12:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/?p=10619"},"modified":"2020-05-23T12:03:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T12:03:43","slug":"best-eco-friendly-cars-and-concepts-showcased-at-frankfurt-motor-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/best-eco-friendly-cars-and-concepts-showcased-at-frankfurt-motor-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Best eco-friendly cars and concepts from Frankfurt Motor Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 turned out to be a trade fair of environmentally friendly cars and the fuel-saving concepts. The sportscar also made their presence felt with a definite inclination toward clean transportation. Here, after the jump, we present a list of the best eco-friendly cars and concepts showcased at the world\u2019s biggest auto show:<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Audi R8 e-Tron Concept Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/audi-r8-e-tron-concept_5965_WYQ9K_11446.jpg\" alt=\"audi r8 e tron concept 5965\" title=\"audi r8 e tron concept 5965\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having four motors driving the front and rear axles, the electric car produces 313hp and 319 lb-ft of torque accelerating to 0-62 in 4.8 seconds. It does 154 miles efficiently on a fully charged lithium-ion battery. The concept shows a marked difference in the front grill, wheels and the rear end, plus it gets all-LED headlights. Interiors are centered towards the driver, and there are two screens, one to hold the navigation while the other works with the rear view camera.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/autopia\/2009\/09\/volkswagen-l1-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L1 Concept<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/vw-l1-concept_jRFhQ_11446.jpg\" alt=\"vw l1 concept\" title=\"vw l1 concept\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The most fuel-efficient car in the world is aerodynamic with coefficient of drag at just 0.195. It gets an astonishing fuel efficiency of 170 mpg. The high fuel efficiency is attributable to a TDI engine, an electric motor and a seven speed DSG. The car is a tandem 1+1 seater and can reach a top speed of 160 kmph. CO2 emissions from the L1 are at just 36 g\/km and it weighs just 380 kgs (838 lbs). \u201cECO Mode\u201d helps the engine generate maximum power of 27PS.  Sport Mode allows power output increase to 39 PS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen E-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/vw-e-up_bGfcq_11446.jpg\" alt=\"vw e up\" title=\"vw e up\" \/><\/p>\n<p>E-Up! has a 500 pounds, 18 kWh battery pack that delivers 80 miles of range from a single charge Top speed is less than 85 miles per hour, with a 0-60 mph pace of about 11 seconds. The folding logo has a hidden port for charging its batteries. The 10.5-foot minicar can easily accommodate four people. Moreover, it has a touch-screen interface to monitor battery state of charge, traffic data, and available charging stations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peugeot\u2019s BB1 concept-car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/peugeot-bb1-1_fbaev_11446_LuIZL_11446.jpg\" alt=\"peugeot bb1 1 fbaev 11446\" title=\"peugeot bb1 1 fbaev 11446\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The BB1 concept-car is a 2.5 m solar\/electric vehicle, which aims to slither along the urban traffic conditions with a 3.5m turning circle. It comes equipped with two lithium-ion battery packs located under the right and left-hand rear seats. These supply sufficient energy to the respective electric motors to keep them going for full 75 miles. Each motor produces a maximum power output of 15 kW (20hp) &#8211; or 7.5 kW. Moreover, it has the roof-mounted solar panels touting a high yield of around 16% of energy captured. The entire body is made from a very light carbon fiber structure.<\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/peugeot-bb1-5_yming_11446_IyQMt_11446.jpg\" alt=\"peugeot bb1 5 yming 11446\" title=\"peugeot bb1 5 yming 11446\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It can accelerate from 0 to 19 mph in 2.8 seconds and has excellent in-gear acceleration (19 &#8211; 37 mph in 4 seconds). Other bonus features include full LED front headlights, rear view cameras, double-bubble roof, the USB 12V power socket for telephone, navigation, internet access, radio, MP3, electric power steering, suspension (double-wishbone front and rear suspension) and friction damper spring assemblies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All-electric Trabant nT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/trabant-nt_fxM4P_11446.jpg\" alt=\"trabant nt\" title=\"trabant nt\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two German companies have stepped forward to find investors to bring all electric Trabant nT on the road by 2012. The car is equipped with a 45KW asynchronous motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. The car touts a top range of 100 miles and a speed of 80mph. An overnight recharge won\u2019t cost you more than 1\u20ac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Renault Twizy Z. E. car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/renault-twizy-z_3A2ag_11446.jpg\" alt=\"renault twizy z\" title=\"renault twizy z\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Renault\u2019s Twizy Z.E. city car is an electric alternative to the scooter. It generates power from a 20 horsepower (15kW) electric motor, supported by lithium-ion batteries. The Twizy does 100 miles on a single charge at a top speed of 47mph. Twizy just measures 7.5 feet in length, 3.7 feet in width and has a compact turning circle of just 3.0m that takes very little space for parking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bmw-efficient-dynamics1_ttmcy_11446_iHlC4_11446.jpg\" alt=\"bmw efficient dynamics1 ttmcy 11446\" title=\"bmw efficient dynamics1 ttmcy 11446\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While ensuring extremely low fuel consumption, the 2+2 diesel\/electric hybrid comes with a 1.5 liter, three-cylinder turbo diesel engine. Moreover, the battery comes equipped with 98 lithium polymer cells to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy via a 2-stage, single-speed reduction gearbox.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hyundai ix-Metro concept car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greendiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/hyundai-ix-metro_1_xlo2n_11446_QIq33_11446.jpg\" alt=\"hyundai ix metro 1 xlo2n 11446\" title=\"hyundai ix metro 1 xlo2n 11446\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hyundai ix-Metro concept car has a BMW-esque compact touting unshakable banana sills and a hexagonal frame. 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