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The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in series hybrid vehicle to be produced by General Motors, expected to be launched as a 2011 model with production currently slated to begin in 2010. The Volt's propulsion system will be based on GM's new E-Flex platform.
Unlike current commercially available hybrids, the actual propulsion of the Volt is accomplished by the electric motor, as the internal combustion engine (ICE) is not mechanically connected to the wheels. With fully charged batteries, this electric power may be sourced exclusively from its onboard lithium-ion batteries, for up to 40 miles (64 km), a distance capable of satisfying the daily commute of 75% of Americans, which averages around 33 miles (53 km).
After 40 miles (64 km), the range of the Volt will need to be extended through the use of a small 4-cylinder ICE which drives a 53 kW generator. The electrical power from the generator is then sent to either the electric motor or the batteries, depending on the state of charge (SOC) of the battery pack and the power demanded at the wheels. The distribution is controlled by the electronic control unit (ECU) of the vehicle. This effectively extends the Volt's potential range to as much as 640 miles (1,030 km) on a single tank of fuel (which could be potentially extended for longer trips through conventional refueling).
The Volt's 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack can also be fully charged (technically ~85% SOC) by plugging the car into a 120-240VAC residential electrical outlet using the provided SAE J1772 compliant charging cord. No external charging station will be required.
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Business Rally Nijmegen 2011
The Ferrari California with a Novitec Rosso ECU & exhaust sytem waiting at the parking before the start of the event.
I was the photographer of the Business Rally Nijmegen last saturday.
It was the first edition of this event and there where around 35 cars participating.
The event is a combination of stages where the teams have to navigate through some great parts of the region, trials at fixed locations and coffee/lunch/diner stops ofcourse.
The event was a great succes and the organisation is already looking forward too next years edition.
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ECU guard Tristan Newton reacts as his legs are taken out from underneath him while going up for a shot against Central Florida.
Plant derived from Azuay province, Ecuador
Taxonomy
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Pleurothallidinae
Genus: Muscarella Luer
Distribution: Ecuador (Azuay) (83 ECU)
Lifeform: Epiphyte
Basionym/Replaced Synonym:
Pleurothallis megalops Luer, Selbyana 7: 118 (1982).
Homotypic Names:
Specklinia megalops (Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase, Lindleyana 16: 258 (2001).
Chassis n° ZA9BB02E0RCD39012
RM Sotheby's
Place Vauban
Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2019
Estimated : € 1.300.000 - 1.800.000
Sold for € 2.030.000
BUGATTI WITH AN ITALIAN TWIST
Although the storied manufacturer remained dormant since 1952, Italian Ferrari dealer Romano Artioli believed that he could return Bugatti to its former glory through the construction of a new supercar. Artioli established Bugatti Automobili SpA in October 1987 and broke ground on a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility the following year in Campogalliano, Italy. It was an ambitious plan, but Artioli was well prepared for such an undertaking, and there was no doubt that this new Bugatti would be nothing short of sensational.
Artioli and his crack team of engineers and designers slaved away for four years to create a car worthy of the fabled Bugatti name. Their creation was finally unveiled to the world on 15 September 1991 in Paris. In celebration of Ettore Bugatti’s 110th birthday that same day, the car was appropriately named the EB110.
As the EB110 boasted a 3.5-litre V-12 fitted with five valves per cylinder and four turbochargers, it was well equipped to take the fight to the supercar establishment and win. It certainly did not disappoint in terms of looks, thanks to angular and aggressive styling penned by Giampalo Bendini and Marcello Gandini. Inside, the cabin was swathed in leather, which beautifully contrasted with its wood trim, or carbon fibre when in Super Sport trim.
THE EB110 SUPER SPORT
Looking to further increase performance, Bugatti announced the EB110 SS at the Geneva Salon in 1992, six months after the launch of the EB110 GT. Through fitting a new ECU, along with larger injectors and a less restrictive exhaust system, horsepower was increased by 60 bhp to 610 bhp. Bugatti was also able to reduce overall weight by over 150 kg through replacing some aluminium panels with carbon Kevlar panels bonded to the chassis, tipping the scales at 1,400 kg.
Thanks to these upgrades, the EB110 SS boasted a 0–100 km/h time of 3.26 seconds, leading to an official top speed of 355 km/h. No other car of its period, neither the Ferrari F50 nor the Porsche GT1, matched its performance or driving capabilities. Rarer than the McLaren F1, the EB110 SS boasted highly similar performance figures. It even made a striking appearance at the 1994 24 Hours of Le Mans, the first Bugatti at the famed endurance race in 55 years. Positioned in the GT1 category, the EB110 SS was the fastest in qualifier in its class.
SUPER SPORT RCD39012
This Super Sport was first delivered to a Mrs Muller in Germany in 1994, as detailed on the original factory warranty card, confirming that this EB110 SS was delivered with a silver-grey exterior and black leather interior on 23rd March 1994, via Auto Konig. After spending some time in Japan with other important supercars, this EB110 SS made its way to Switzerland in 2012 and has now covered just 916 km from new. With such low mileage under its belt, equal to just 25 miles per year, it is as close to a ‘new’ EB110 SS as it is possible to get. Despite its low mileage, this EB110 SS has been used sparingly but regularly and has been well cared for. Accompanying the car is a range of documentation, including original books and road test reports, highlighting the phenomenal performance and usability of the EB110 SS and the superiority of its performance compared to most of its contemporaries.
The EB 110, representing a unique segment in the fabled marque’s history, was one of the most desirable supercars of the 1990s, and it holds a dear place in the hearts of many enthusiasts. With only 30 production Super Sports produced, they remain the most desirable iterations of the model. Finding one in exceptional, all-original condition and with such limited mileage is truly a rare and unique occasion.