KLIMS 2010 Proton Saga EV

Recently we have been talking about GREEN technology. GREEN tech is  important to conserve the natural environment and resources, and to curb the negative impacts of human involvement. So, minimising the impact cars have on environment is a top priority. The Automobile industries sectors is now doing their part in mitigating the effects of environmental threat to mankind by developing HYBRID car or Ev. It is not only to reduce emissions from the vehicles, but to make the entire life-cycle of a car more environmentally friendly to maintain a sustainable environment for future generation.

As the leader of local automobiles industry, Proton through its Engineering Division has initiated the electric vehicle (EV) project in November 2008 when a team of technologist was dispatched to Lotus Engineering UK to develop two units of electric vehicles.

In conjunction with KLIMS 2010, Proton has revealed its first generation of concept Electric Vehicle (Ev) name Proton Saga Ev concept. Sage Ev concept can be viewed as Proton’s long term strategy of acquiring and commercializing the technology as indicated in Proton’s Technology Roadmap. This is also part of the initiative to support the National Green Technology Policy that was implemented by the goverment to chart the nation’s development in green technology as the new driver of economic growth.

The primary difference between a HYBRID car and an electric car (Ev) is that the hybrid car derives some of its power from a conventional gasoline engine. On the other hand, a true electric car gets all of its power from electrical sources, and thereby is a completely non-polluting zero-emission vehicle (ZEV).

 

EV Saga Specification:

Engine:
Azure Dynamics AC24LS 5.5 kW 4-pole, three-phase air-cooled AC electric motor (and corresponding DMOC445 digital motor controller) that can spin up to a maximum of 11,000 rpm, and which offers 47 kW (63 hp) of peak power and 92 Nm of max torque, working with a single-gear transmission and a 15 kWh, 50Ah lithium-ion battery.

Battery:
The battery consists of 8 separate modules, and each module is made up of 40 cells weighs in at 240 kg. It doesn’t completely eat up the boot space of the car however it is just 150 kg more than a standard Saga, with the battery being the hefty lad. Off a normal 240V point, the battery takes seven to eight hours to charge fully, though it can be fast charged if the need arises.

Performance
The EV Saga has a top speed of 125 kph and offers a 160 km range (in NEDC cycle mode), with a 0-100 kph time of 14.5 seconds.

KLIMS 2010 Perodua Bezza

Perodua has unveiled its next-generation prototype model, Perodua Bezza during the KLIMS 2010, held at PWTC, 3rd-12th December.

The stunning new look and sleek concept is tagged as the sort of vehicle that’s ideal for the future Gen-Y crowd looking for something bigger to efficiently traverse the concrete jungle as well as for longer journeys.

Perodua Bezza was desinged by 53 Malaysia designers, and led by P2′s chief designer Muhammad Zamren Musa. The five-seater concept, which uncannily contains traces of the Prius in its exterior lines, features sliding rear doors and swivel front seats for easy ingress and egress, along with a distinctly agressive headlamp design.

The clean-looking interior features a cockpit layout dashboard, with the instrument panel designed for the driver’s visual ease, and the floating centre console is shaped to provide additional legroom for both driver and front passenger, with a large luggage storage area part of the design brief as well.

source: paultan.org

KLIMS 2010

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 will be exhibiting at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from 3 December to 12 December 2010 by Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

In this motor show, you will be expecting to see the latest automotive technology including the newest models and a selection of concept and revolutionary vehicles from all around the world. The Batmobile and a 16-foot high Bumblebee from The Transformers movies will be among the attractions at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2010 (KLIMS) too.

Below is the detail info of KLIMS 2010
Date : 3 – 12 December 2010
Time : Weekdays 11.00am – 10.00pm | Weekends 10.00am – 10.00pm
Venue : Putra World Trade Center (PWTC)



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Ticketing info:

Adults – RM15.00 Weekdays | RM20.00 Weekends & Public Holiday

Child (aged 12 & below) – RM5.00 Weekdays | RM5.00 Weekends & Public Holiday

Family Package – RM30.00 Weekdays | RM40 Weekends & Public Holiday
FREE for children aged 12 & below (max. 5 children)

Student – RM5.00 (with student ID card / school uniform) Weekdays | RM20.00 Weekends & Public Holiday

Handicapped – Complimentary Entry (with handicapped card / physically handicapped) FREE for accompanying person, 1 ticket only