2012 Volkswagen NILS Concept Race Car Design with 42 Pound Lightweight Electric Drive System & High Voltage Pulse Inverter 12 Volt DC/DC Converter

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NILS: An arrow into the urban future
A lightweight single-seater EV concept, NILS was specially designed for commuters and is supported by the German Federal Ministry of TransportWolfsburg/Frankfurt, September 2011. Volkswagen AG is presenting a car for the urban future at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt: NILS. The single-seat electric vehicle reflects a new form of minimalist mobility. The concept car-with its aluminum spaceframe, top-hinged doors, and exposed wheels-has a high level of dynamic performance yet travels silently and with zero emissions. The project is supported by …

2012 BMW Active E First Limited Production Electric Vehicle with Innovative Lightweight Construction, Reducing Fuel Consumption & Emission Levels

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The next step towards emission-free mobility: The BMW ActiveE.
With the world premiere of the BMW Concept ActiveE at the beginning of 2010, just a year after presenting the MINI E, the BMW Group underscored the rapid and consistent continuation of its intensive research and development activities in the field of electric mobility. This concept has now become perceptible and tangible reality in the form of the BMW ActiveE.
project i – research and development of tomorrow’s mobility.
The BMW ActiveE is the BMW Group’s next …

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Kona Blue and White World-class Performance Car with Unique Fascia & Grille

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The Boss Is Back: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Brings Road Racing Legend Back to the Streets
* The Boss returns! Limited-production 2012 Mustang Boss 302 set to become the quickest, best-handling straight-production Mustang ever offered by Ford, based on the world-class foundation provided by the 2011 Mustang GT
* Boss upgraded in nearly every vehicle system; engine output, brakes, suspension, interior and exterior all examined to optimize weight, aerodynamics and track performance
* Full Mustang team effort results in a comprehensive re-engineering available only through the factory; new Boss is …

2011 BMW Vision ConnectedDrive The World Infotainment Vehicle with Intelligent Networking Driver & Environment

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The future of intelligent networking:
The BMW Vision ConnectedDrive.
At the beginning of the 1970s BMW began work on networking the vehicle with the outside world and networking the vehicle’s own systems with each other in order to realise innovative information, communication and assistance systems. Since those early days, enormous progress in networking has been made – progress that was primarily driven forward by the creative, innovative strength of the BMW Development Engineers. Many of these innovations such as the Park Distance Control or the Integrated Navigation System have set standards …

2012 Toyota Sienna Adds Power Passenger Seat 3.5 L V6 4 Cylinder Engine 266 hp

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2012 Toyota Sienna Adds Comfort Enhancements in Second Year of Redesigned Model
• XLE Grade Adds Power Passenger Seat
The Toyota Sienna moves into its second year with a number of comfort and convenience enhancements. Toyota introduced the third-generation Sienna family van for 2011 model year with a sharper focus on comfort, versatility, style and fuel efficiency. The 2011 Sienna also introduced a four-cylinder engine choice and remains the only van in the segment to offer an all-wheel-drive option.
Sienna was completely redesigned last year to cater to traditional family van needs …