MICHELIN CHALLENGE BIBENDUM SHANGHAI NOVEMBER 2007

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Michelin Challenge Bibendum

Scheduled for 14-17 November

2007, in Shanghai China.

The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is a major annual sustainable mobility event, sponsored by the French tire company Michelin. The next event is scheduled for 14-17 November 2007, in Shanghai, China.

History

In 1998, executives at Michelin made the decision to host an event that would showcase technological research into “clean vehicles” and allow them to be assessed in real operating conditions.

2004

From 12-14 October, over 106 companies attended the event, with 40% coming from China. Approximately 140 vehicles were registered, ranging from passenger cars to electric bicycles and buses.

Notable vehicles included the hybrid Volkswagen “Sun Diesel” Golf IV, Ford Escape Hybrid, Opel Zafira Hydrogen 3, Nissan X-Trail Fuel Cell Vehicle, Peugeot Quark and the Audi A8 TDI.

The Volkswagen Mark 4 (Type 1J) was shown at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai. It was a diesel-electric hybrid called the Golf ECO.Power, which had a 76kW 1.4L three-cylinder diesel engine with a 15kW electric engine. The car attained a fuel consumption as low as 3.8L per 100km (62 miles per gallon).

2006

In the Michelin Challenge Bibendum 2006, the ZENN received the highest overall rank in the Urban Car category.

Various products and concepts were on display, ranging from new hybrid electric vehicles to next generation fuel cell vehicles. Major auto manufacturers such as General Motors, Volvo, Peugeot, and Nissan were present.

The Peugeot 307 CC Hybride HDi generated a lot of interest. It is a diesel-electric 2-door-cabriolet hybrid version of the 307 that can achieve 80 miles per gallon. The vehicle is in the concept stages. In addition, a diesel-electric hybrid, unlike gas-electric vehicles, could be totally independent of oil since pure biodiesel can be used in any diesel engine.

2007

A prototype of the Volvo C30 diesel electric hybrid is scheduled to make an appearance.

Locations

The location of the event changes every year.

2007 Shanghai, China

2006 Paris, France

2005 Kyoto, Japan

2004 Shanghai, China

2003 Sonoma, California

2002 Heidelberg, Germany

2001 Fontana, California

2000 Clermont-Ferrand, France

List of hybrid vehicles

This is a list of hybrid vehicles in chronological order of production:

Early designs

1899 Dr Ferdinand Porsche, then a young engineer at Jacob Lohner & Co, built the first Hybrid Car.[1]

1907 AL (French car)

1960s

1969 General Motors XP-883

1970s

1972 Towns Microdot

1980s

1986 Gaselle

1989 Audi 100 Duo

1990s

1994 Audi 100 Duo

1996 AC Propulsion tzero (primarily electric vehicle; 80 mile PbA, 300 mile Li-ion(2003) EV-mode)

1997 Toyota Prius (first commercially mass-produced and marketed hybrid automobile) (Japanese market only)

1997 Audi A4 Duo (Audi became the first manufacturer in Europe to mass produce a hybrid vehicle. Their hybrid vehicle is powered by a 66 kW 1.9-litre TDI-Engine and a 21 kW electric motor)

1999 Honda Insight 2000 model

2000s

2000 Toyota Estima hybrid (Japanese market only)

2000 Toyota Prius US market

2002? Mazda Demio e-4WD (Japanese market only, used for traction assistance)

2002 New Flyer DE60LF (diesel-electric hybrid articulated bus)

2002 Dyna Diesel Hybrid (Japan only, Diesel Hybrid)

2002 Honda Civic Hybrid 2003 model

2003

Renault Kangoo (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle)

Suzuki Twin

Toyota Alphard Hybrid

Toyota Prius (5 seat midsize) 2004 model year, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive

2004

Honda Accord Hybrid 2005 model

Ford Escape Hybrid 2005 model (released in late summer 2004)

2005

Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra Hybrid 2006 model, Mild hybrid

Honda Civic Hybrid 2006 model, second generation

Lexus RX 400h 2006 model year, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive

Mercury Mariner hybrid

Toyota Kluger/Highlander Hybrid 2006 model

2006

Lexus GS 450h 2007 model, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive

Saturn VUE Green Line 2007 model, Mild hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007 model, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive

Toyota Estima/Previa hybrid minivan, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (Japanese market only)

2007

Nissan Altima Hybrid (limited sales)

Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid (BAS) 2008 model, Mild hybrid

Lexus LS600hL 2008 model Luxury car, went on sale in June

Planned

This section is sorted by expected sale date.

2007

BMW 1 Series small family car, first in the world with standard mild hybrid technology, Auto Start Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, electric power steering, electric water pump[2][3]

Mazda Tribute hybrid, 2008 model, expected to go on sale July 2007

Chevrolet Tahoe (AHS II) (SUV, RWD/AWD) 2008 model, expected to go on sale Fall 2007

GMC Yukon Hybrid (AHS II) (SUV, RWD/AWD) 2008 model, expected to go on sale Fall 2007

Dodge Durango (AHS II) (SUV) 2008 model, expected to go on sale Fall 2007

Toyota Kluger/Highlander Hybrid 2008 model, second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive, will go on sale September 2007[4]

2008

Audi Q7 2009 model

Cadillac Escalade (AHS II) 2009 model

Chevrolet Equinox (SUV)

Chevrolet Malibu (midsize car) 2009 model, Mild hybrid

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (AHS II) (fullsize pickup) 2009 model

Ford Fusion Hybrid (midsize car) 2009 model

GMC Sierra Hybrid (AHS II) (fullsize pickup) 2009 model

Lexus RX400h 2009 model refresh

Mercury Milan Hybrid (midsize car)

Saturn VUE Green Line (AHS II) (SUV, FWD) 2009 model, 45% improvement over non-hybrid version according to GM[5]

Toyota Sienna (minivan) 2009 model

Toyota Prius (5 seat midsize) 2009 model year, third generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (weight and cost reduced by 50%), Lithium-ion batteries [6]

VentureOne Three wheeled vehicle

Volvo C30 2009 model, diesel electric hybrid

2009

Honda Unnamed next-generation compact hybrid, all-new, priced lower than Honda Civic Hybrid [7][8]

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mild hybrid [9][10]

Porsche Cayenne [11]

Saturn VUE Green Line (AHS II) (SUV, FWD, 2010 model, PLUG-IN capable, Lithium-Ion batteries)

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Toyota FT-HS Sports Hybrid[12]

2010

Chevrolet Volt production version [13]

Nissan’s original hybrid vehicle is targeted for launch in 2010.[14]

PSA Peugeot Citroën will market hybrid HDi vehicles from 2010.[15]

2011

Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012 model, third generation Hybrid Synergy Drive [16]

Land Rover Range Rover Hybrid concept, diesel-electric engine (under development) in conjunction with new aluminum body

Buses

2002

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero Nonstep HEV bus

2004

General Motors city bus [17]

2005

Orion Bus Industries Orion VII hybrid bus for the New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority [18]

2006

IC Corporation Hybrid School Bus

Trucks

1993 Hino Model Unknown, medium duty, for sale in Japan only. First generation

2003 Hino Ranger Hybrid, light duty, for sale in Japan only. Fourth generation

2004 Hino Dutro/Toyota Dyna Hybrid, light duty, for sale in Japan only. Fourth generation

2006 Canter Eco Hybrid made by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation, for sale in Japan only.

2007 Hino Hybrid 6500 Medium, light duty, available in Australia. [1]

2006 International FTTS

Unknown date

In production

Gillig Hybrid (diesel-electric hybrid buses)

New Flyer DE30LF/DE35LF/DE40LF (diesel-electric hybrid buses)

New Flyer GE40LF (gasoline-electric hybrid bus)

North American Bus Industries 60-BRT Hybrid

Orion VI Hybrid

Orion VII Hybrid

Toyota Sienna

Whispering Wheel Bus

Aptera hybrid car Prototype created

Peugeot 307 CC Hybride HDi.

Toyota Crown (Japan only, Mild hybrid)

Planned

BMW Hydrogen 7

Daihatsu Hijet Cargo Hybrid a commercial microvan (659 cc) (in Japan, not yet in production)

Honda Fit hybrid, 2008 model using the Insight’s drivetrain, replaced with other model [citation needed]

Hyundai Accent Unknown date of production

Kia Rio Originally for 2007, now delayed along with Hyundai Accent hybrid (concept model was shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show)

Lexus LF-S 2009

Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid. [2].

Porsche Panamera

Proton Gen-2 EVE Hybrid (concept model was shown at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show)

Saab planning hybrid based on GM system[19]

Toyota Corolla

References

http://www.hybrid-vehicle.org/hybrid-vehicle-porsche.html

http://www.bmw.com

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=115127

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/02/07/chicago-auto-show-2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-now-with-ev-on/

http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/100_news/hybrid-2008-113006.html

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_10/b4024075.htm

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/05/honda_ceo_new_h.html

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c060517MidYearCEOSpeech/

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/FVDP/Preview/styleId=100777434

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/03/06/mercedes-goes-hybrid-in-2009/

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/02/porsche-to-offer-cayenne-turbo-hybrid/

Toyota FT-HS Concept is a Go For 2009 Automobile Magazine accessed on May 31, 2007

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/06/AR2007030601490.html

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2006/_STORY/061211-01-e.html

http://www.psa-peugeot-citroen.com/en/psa_group/energies_b3.php

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=27302&vf=12

http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/300_hybrids/fact_hybrid_bus.html

http://www.dcbusna.com/dcbusna/0-866-621715-1-473930-1-0-0-0-0-1-10584-575577-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

http://uk.reuters.com/article/motoringNews/idUKNOA74283120070307

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