In reality the Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. has joined with the Surfrider Foundation to produce a particularly customized Camry Hybrid fuelled by compressed natural gas (CNG), pondering Toyota participation with environment awareness. The Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG and two tailored Prius gas-electric hybrid fomites are on show in the Environmental Lifestyle Zone of the Toyota fomite exhibit at the 2009 SEMA Show. The Prius constitutes Toyota’s present dedication to the environs while the Camry Hybrid CNG forces the gasbag on alternative fuel theories.

At the finale of the 2009 SEMA Show Toyota will endow with a production edition of the Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG to the Surfrider Foundation. The fomite will be driven to, and exhibited at several outreach campaigns, education plans and beach cleaning events.

Engineers substituted the petrol fuel system with a CNG unit situated in the extra tyre well. The exterior was procured out by a multi-colour wrap with CNG and Surfrider logos, a tradition front grille, 20-inch alloy wheels and a back shock absorber that blankets both tailpipe and exhaust fumes system. The ride height was let down on a changeable coilover suspension system. The interior includes grey suede leather and black leather covering, and a dependable watching window for the exhibit of CNG fuel cylinders.

The present gains of CNG are exaggerated by quickly changing market circumstances and a step-up in consumer environmental consciousness. As a transportation fuel, natural gas is a dirt-free and protected gasoline option. It can potentially decrease U.S. reliance on foreign oil and decrease vehicle operating costs. At present, more than 99% of natural gas utilized in the U.S. comes from home and other American sources.

The CNG arrangement was constructed by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif. To alter the stock Camry Hybrid to a CNG vehicle, the gasoline fuel system was substituted with a CNG system in the extra tire well area.

Toyota also teamed up with Street Image to promote modification the Camry Hybrid CNG Show Car for the 2009 SEMA Show. The outside of the fomite was provided a sportier conception appearance with the setting up of a belligerent body kit having a tradition front grill and exceptional rear buffer that blankets the tail pipe and exhaust system. The overall ride altitude was brought down on a changeable coilover suspension, providing the car to cuddle the set of 20-inch alloy wheels rolling on Toyo Proxy 4 tires. New multi-coloured fomites enfold that characteristics CNG and Surfrider logos finishes the unparalleled look.

The Toyota Surfrider Camry Hybrid CNG Specifications Preliminary is as follows:

Power train

2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive®

Gasoline fuel system replaced by CNG system

Estimated Fuel Economy

City/Highway/Combined = 32/24/33*

*Actual mileage will vary

Net Horsepower

Engine + Electric Motor + Generator + Power Storage = 170 HP

CNG System

Two Lincoln composite Type 4 tanks – plastic liner with carbon fiber wrapped exterior tanks installed in spare tire well area with maximum 3,600 psi

Capacity

Proposed eight gallon gasoline equivalent

Range

250+ miles

Dimensions (inches)

Overall Length:          191.2

Overall Width:             71.7

Overall Height:             57.5

Overall Wheelbase:     109.3

The outsides of the Accent acquires a new look with chrome finish face grillwork. The body painted waistline influencing now has chrome inserts. The car also has a chrome decorate over license plate.

Arvind Saxena who is Director, Marketing and Sales, HMIL said, “The Accent 2011 edition comes with elegant styling which makes it more sophisticated and desirable. It is our continuous effort to gauge changing customer preferences and keep introducing new features in our products. We are confident that with the new styling the Accent 2011 edition will become even more popular.”

The Accent set in motion in 1999 is also obtainable with substitute fuel choices such as CNG and LPG. The Korean car maker has traded over 3 lakh units in the foreign market.

At present, Hyundai Motor India sends abroad its cars to over 115 countries. At their Sriperumbudur service near Chennai, it constructs seven models — the Santro, i10 and i20, Accent, Verna Transform, Sonata Transform and the admired SUV Santa Fe.

This vehicle delivers both better fuel efficiency and lower emissions by utilizing a CNG engine and an electric motor. The hybrid bus is fitted out with a G-CNG Engine that extends 177kW which is 240ps and a 6-speed machine-driven manual transmission, while its 60kW which is 82ps extremely-competent electric motor and 3.8kWh lithium-polymer battery allow protected driving and competent charging.

With regards to CO2 emanations, the CNG hybrid bus gives off more than 24% less CO2 which is equivalent to approximately 33 tons per year/vehicle than a conservative CNG bus and 35% less than a diesel bus.

Hyundai will activate 30 test units of `Blue-City’ in chosen metropolitan regions from July, with programs to mass develop the fomites in 2012. Hyundai will go on to elaborate its Blue Drive plan and products to ensure its spot as a most important eco-friendly auto manufacturer.

The Metropolitan Utilities District is teaming up with Happy Cab to unfold what will be two of only three public fill stations in Nebraska or Iowa. Kelly Gilbert, regional coordinator in Kansas City, Mo., of the Clean Cities coalition said, “We’re still on the leading edge of all alternative fuels.”

Tom Wurtz, president of MUD, said “interest in natural gas vehicles tends to rise and fall with the price of gasoline. A dedicated fleet of vehicles like Happy Cab’s in Omaha could provide more stability to the latest effort. “We’re hoping the stars are aligning right now.”

The main factor is the cost either to buy a CNG vehicle or even to convert the normally operated car to CNG. The only mass-produced commuter fomite presently built to run purely on compressed natural gas is the Honda Civic GX. The price of this vehicle is about $6,000 to $10,000 more than a gasoline-powered prototype. It costs around $10,000 to change a car to natural gas and $58,000 to change a big diesel truck.

What makes the fomites severely competitive is the two-fold-fuel ‘CNG + petrol’ nature of the cars. This will surely add extremely to their adaptability.
Integrating the novel i-GPI (intelligent Gas Port Injection) technology, the company has arrogated that the CNG variants will cut down running costs by 60%.

The company equipped system should also add a big amount of dependability and security. Additionally, Maruti boffins have arrogated that the double ECU system integrated in the engine will assure that the operation of these fomites will be at par with their perfect petrol siblings, without a compromise on engine life. CNG transitions or else have been recognized to create a fall of about 15% in the car’s performance.

Addressing at the function, Mr. Slym said, “The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Its running cost is approximately 54 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new offering is expected to appeal to both individual and fleet customers. Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG and is BS IV compliant.”

The car will have Sequential Injection kit with accurate check of fuel delivery through electronic injectors assuring competent incineration as well as negligible decline in operation in petrol mode.

The new Golf Plus along with its bi-fuel system can also be operated on petrol at the flip of a switch. This results in decreased amount of consumption and emissions. The 1.6-litre, 4 cylinder engine with 72 kW / 98 PS calls for a mean of 9.8 liters of LPG per 100 kilometers (159 g/km CO2). The Golf Plus BiFuel becomes even more economical when burning petrol.
The installed plant for the new Golf Plus BiFuel is significantly more beneficial than a converter for a LPG.

Source: Autoblog Green

Other tools which is included are ABS, driver, passenger and frontage side curtain airbags, forepart and back end electric windows, air conditioning, steering wheel and gear knob wrapped up in leather, front daze lamps, colour-keyed glasses and roof rails.

Its engine is of 2.0-litre VVT-i petrol 147 bhp, and is obtainable in metallic Cadmium Green, Argenta Silver or Astral Black paint. 3 and 5 door variants are accessible, and mechanical transmission priced at £1000 is optional.

Prices begin from £18,495 for 3 door manual and £19,995 for 5 door manual, with metallic paint an additional £350.

The race was conducted at the well-known and dreaded Nurburgring Nordschleife. Vanina Ickx  drove the No. 115 GT24-CNG Scirocco. Peter Terting, Klaus Niedzwiedz and Thomas Klenke stood first in the alternative-fuel class and 17th overall.
It was a superior weekend for the 5 Sciroccos which Volkswagen had sent to the ‘Ring. Apart from the 2 natural gas racers, a gasoline burning ‘rocco stood on 15th spot overall and first place in the 2.0-liter turbo class.  This is Volkswagen’s 3 victory in a row in this category.

Source: Wired