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  • 2014 Opel Ampera – Price €38,300

    2014 Opel Ampera is priced from €38,300, which is a massive price cut of €7,600.

    “The Opel Ampera was the first electric car on the market from a European manufacturer. With our new pricing, we show our straightforwardness and continue to pursue our strategy for sustainable mobility. We at Opel remain committed to investing in electric propulsion and believe in an emission-free automotive future – not in the future, but today.”, commented Opel CEO. Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

    The Ampera is powered by an electric motor and a 1.4 liter range-extender petrol engine. The combined power is 152HP (111 kW) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft), which is more than enough for everyday driving.  0-100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and a top speed of 161 km/h (100 mph). The electric motor is powered by a 16 kWh lithium-ion battery.

    The car can go up to 80 km (50 miles) on electric power and more than 500 km (311 miles) on hybrid mode.

    Source: Opel

  • Opel Ampera to Debut at Rally Monte Carlo

    opel_ampera_THUMBThe Car of the Year 2012 – Opel Ampera, will take part in one of the most exciting rallies this year – nmely Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally. This happens for the first time in Opel’s history. The brand is providing award-winning electric car model for the prestigious international Rally Monte Carlo. Exactly six examples of Opel Ampera will make their debut in the “Alternative Energy” rally. The racing will take place in Annecy-le-Vieux, Clermont-Ferrand and Lugano on March 22 and will finish three days later in the capital of Monaco -Monte Carlo. The premise to take part in the rally is the following: the competing vehicles must have a maximum of 115g/km CO2 emissions. Te goal set for the racing is for the vehicles to cover a certain distance, maintain a constant speed and use as little energy as possible.

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    Opel Ampera Racing Car

    By taking participation, Opel is once again showing that it is a global leader in the field of e-mobility. In fact, the Opel Ampera is the first electric vehicle which can go anywhere anytime. What do I mean by that? Well, the vehicle has a 16 kWh lithium ion battery, which powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor. The distance of between 40 and 80 kilometers can be easily covered in the purely battery-operated mode, depending on the style of driving and road conditions. Of course, you get conclusion that all driving will be completely free of emissions. Moreover, the wheels of the Ampera are always powered electrically. In extended-range mode, which activates whenever the battery has reached its minimum state of charge, the gasoline engine drives a generator that supplies the electric drive unit. Thus it is possible for the car to cover 500 km, thank to the range extender, which enables this operating radius. At last, being on the road, the Ampera’s Voltec electric propulsion system provides torque of 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). This allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9 seconds and a top speed of 161 km/h.

    Source: Opel

  • Buick Ampera is going to be launched in 2013

    Looks like the Аmerican manufacturer Buick will go green with the development of Ampera model. The car essentially is Opel Ampera with a new badge and some other modifications.Outside, Buick Ampera features waterfall grille and the interior boasts leather upholstery, wood trim and some metallic accents. Still, the price in of Ampera will be much lower in the US than in Europe.Buick Ampera will be powered by an electric motor with 151PS (111 kW) and 368Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque, which is available with starting the engine. The electricity for the motor is provided by a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. The acceleration is satisfying – 0 to 60 mph in 9 seconds and the top speed is 161 km/h (100 mph). However, if the batteries are depleted, a 1.4 liter petrol engine will extended the range up to 500 km (310 miles).Buick Ampera will more likely to go in production and it is expected to be launched in 2013.It is interesting that even countries like the US are developing electric vehicles. The prices of the gasoline will grow bigger and bigger and the electricity is a way to cope with the problem.2010 Opel Ampera

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  • Opel charges the production Ampera for Geneva

    The first prototype of the production Ampera today received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel/Vauxhall’s European headquarters.

    The Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will use the energy stored in its 16kWh lithium-ion battery to drive the first stage of the 370-mile journey from Rüsselsheim, Germany, to the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, without emitting CO2. (more…)

  • Direction ecoFLEXiblity – Opel to reveal unseen concept at Geneva

    Opel will excite Geneva Motor Show goers March 4 when it unveils the Meriva – a fresh, innovative, flexible champion for the monocab segment. Opel also will exhibit the company’s push to be a leader of environmentally responsible motoring with the debut of its futuristic concept car, the Opel Ampera extended-range electric vehicle and new Corsa, a fuel miser with up to 13 percent saving in fuel consumption.

    “Opel is driving innovation and environmentally responsible propulsion in Europe and wrapping it in stylish, expressive design. All of that will be on display in Geneva,” says Alain Visser, Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Aftersales of Opel/Vauxhall. (more…)

  • Opel Ampera to Debut in 2011

    The revolutionary Opel Ampera today celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Geneva Motor Show. General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, unveiled the extended-range electric vehicle and announced plans to put the car into production in late 2011.

    The Ampera will also be offered with right-hand drive in the United Kingdom by Opel’s sister-brand, Vauxhall. (more…)

  • Opel Highlights at Geneva Motor Show

    Opel’s new extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera will electrify the world when it is revealed in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Fair goers will be able to see for the first time how Opel works on providing today new solutions to mobility. (more…)

  • Opel To Reveal Ampera Electric Car At Geneva Motor Show

    Opel has announced Ampera as the name of its revolutionary extended-range electric car. The five-door, four-seat Opel Ampera will be revealed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show (March 5-15). (more…)