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* Germany - CARMAKERS NEWS: BMW & Opel's Vauxhall, concept cars
* Germany - BMW Concept X5 eDrive to join hybrid deluge in Frankfurt
Frankfurt,Germany -Gizmag, by C.C. Weiss -August 23, 2013: ... The Concept X5 eDrive is a combination of the X5 and BMW eDrive technology. Its TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine is slimmed down from the six- and eight-cylinder options on the production X5. To make up for the smaller engine, a 95-hp electric motor kicks in extra oomph. The motor can take over driving duties completely, providing up to 19 miles (30 km) of zero emissions commuting and speeds up to 75 mph (121 km/h)... Like other green BMW models, the Concept X5 eDrive's ConnectedDrive system is tweaked for electric propulsion. It shows the amount of all-electric range available at the moment, factoring traffic conditions, road conditions and driving style into the equation. The navigation system includes charging stations on its display. An accompanying smartphone app lets the driver monitor battery power, charging and range. It also offers control of certain functions, such as charging, preheating and precooling...
* Germany - Vauxhall Monza Concept to feature LED projection infotainment system
Rüsselsheim,Germany -Gizmag, by David Szondy -August 26, 2013: -- The Vauxhall Monza Concept, Vauxhall/Opel CEO, Karl-Thomas Neumann, hinted at an innovative infotainment technology and new body design... Since the 4-seater Monza is a concept, the designers at Vauxhall's sister firm, Opel, put the emphasis on style by combining aerodynamic smoothness with echoes of the original Monza... The centerpiece of the Monza Concept is the LED projection infotainment system. An automotive first, it dispenses with dedicated separate monitors in favor of a single projection surface that covers the entire dashboard in one continuous display by means of 18 LED projectors. The 3D graphics are customizable as are the background and decorative elements. This display handles all driving information, entertainment, navigation, and communications, and is operated either by voice or steering wheel controls...
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