The Opel Ampera which was introduced at the Geneval Motor Show will go into production from 2011. This will be the first electricity driven (at all speeds and time) emission free vehicle for everyday use in Europe. The sporty Ampera comes with 5 doors, a Voltec electric propulsion system and an extended range in excess of 500 kms. The onboard battery is a 16 kWh lithium ion. A gasoline E85 fueled engine generator provides electricity to run the drive unit when the battery power runs down and it also charges the battery at the same time. A standard household 230 volt outlet can be used to charge the battery normally. The car can do a top speed of 161 km/h and 0 to 100 in about 9 seconds. Every aspect of the car has been designed to maximise performance.
Opel Ampera
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