Thursday, May 6, 2010

VW SuperLight Car

Sustainable Production Technologies of Emission Reduced Light weight Car concepts:


Motivation

The Mission of “SuperLIGHT-CAR” is the realization of advanced multimaterial
vehicle structures using break-through technologies for
economic, lightweight design. It is the aim to apply advanced light
weight materials, design and manufacturing techniques into series
production.

Objective

The main objective of SLC is the development of innovative multimaterial
light weight design for vehicle structures achieving:
• 30% weight reduced vehicle structure (BIW)
• Cost reduced multi-material manufacturability
• High volume capability
• Benchmark performance (C-class segment)
• Recyclability / Sustainablity

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

2010 VW Jetta Review


The next generation VW Jetta will be similar in size in comparison to the current Jetta version. This model is also called as Golf Estate or Wagon in the North American market.

The 2010 Jetta from the world's number one luxury automaker, Volkswagen will be redesigned to be more reliable and affordable. The model might be produced in United States. Keeping fuel rates in mind, the 2010 Jetta is also expected to be offered in diesel version as the cost of the gas and petrol is more. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI engine on an average can achieve fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon combined both city and highway. The next generation Jetta model will be powered by 2.0 liter turbo diesel engine, replacing the 1.9 liter TDI that can produce power levels of up to 140 hp and torque of 236 pound feet.

The expected competitors to the 2010 Jetta model will be Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. According to the sources from Volkswagen, it is expected that the sales of the next generation Jetta will begin from the first quarter of 2011.

The features that are expected to be included in the 2010 Jetta model are climate control, electronic stability program, remote central locking, day time running lights, heated and power outside mirrors, six air bags, roof rails, and split folding bench seat.

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will be offered in three different trim levels, namely the Highline, Comfortline and Trendline. The next generation variant will also be offered with choice of six various engines and two among them will be paired to DSG dual clutch transmission.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Review of 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid:




For the first time in 2011, the Volkswagen Touareg mid-size SUV will be offered with a hybrid engine. The gas-electric drive hybrid engine was developed jointly between Volkswagen and Porsche to save on production costs. Adapted versions of the engine will be used in the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid and the Audi Q7 SUV.

Volkswagen has long featured efficient diesel engine. 2011 will be its first year offering a hybrid engine option. Volkswagen's TDI engine is one of the most efficient engines on the road today, allowing buyers to affordably purchase a quality, highly fuel efficient diesel power car. The Volkswagen Jetta TDI gets nearly 40 miles per gallon in combined driving. The Touareg has been offered with a diesel engine for much of the model's life. For 2011, the Touareg will offer a 3.0-liter diesel V-6, with 225 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. The Touareg is also offered with a 3.6 liter V-6 gas engine, which has 280 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque.

The Touareg's hybrid engine will be mated to a 333-horsepower, 3.0 liter supercharged V6 engine, which is used in the Audi S4 sedan. In addition to a 47-horsepower electric motor, the Touareg hybrid will have a combined 380 horsepower. It will use an eight-speed transmission. The model is anticipated to get combined mileage of at least 29 miles per gallon. This engine will replace the Touareg's gas V-8 engine offering.

The vehicle features stop-start functionality, which turns the engine off when stopped instead of idling. Up to a speed of 31 miles per hour, the engine can run on electric power only. Once at road or freeway speeds, the V-6 will shut down and run on electric power only unless acceleration is needed. Once released, the 2011 Touareg should offer one of the best hybrid engines on the road.