Chevrolet is all set to launch the Sail hatchback in India by September this year. The company is also planning to launch the new MPV that...
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GM unveils EN-V, a solution to traffic congestion
GM is exploring several solutions for tomorrow’s drivers. Among the most promising is a new vehicle unveiled at the Auto Expo, called EN-V...
GM launches Chevrolet Sail Hatchback
GM has unveiled the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept, at the Auto Expo. New Delhi – General Motors India ...
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Friday, 4 May 2012
GM to launch Chevrolet Sail Hatchback soon
Chevrolet is all set to launch the Sail hatchback in India by September this year. The company is also planning to launch the new MPV that was displayed along with the Sail at the Auto Expo earlier this year.
Chevrolet is all set to launch the Sail hatchback in India. Speaking to the media, S Sawhney, Vice-president (Sales), said that the company would launch the Chevrolet Sail in the third quarter and that small cars along with multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) would continue to be GM’s main focus
The Sail hatchback is built for the world’s emerging markets. Engineers at the GM Technical Center – India in Bangalore spent the past year and a half engineering the platform for India to ensure that the Sail hatchback and other vehicles built on the platform will meet the requirements of the Indian market and Indian car buyers
The Sail hatchback’s exterior and interior design exudes Chevrolet’s sporty styling. The front view features Chevrolet’s signature styling cues, including a dual-port grille adorned with a gold bowtie. The hood features muscular cut-lines that provide a three-dimensional look. From the side, the unique waistline gives the Sail hatchback a dynamic stance. Its body proportions offer a perfect ratio of a long front and short rear, with a lower stance in front that moves upward to a higher stance in back
The interior of the Sail hatchback is spacious, airy and bright, with Chevrolet’s dual-cockpit design. The sporty instrument panel with chrome-plated accents contains a radio, CD player and music Aux-in interface
As a family car, the Sail hatchback can seat up to five people in comfort. With its fuel tank placed in the middle of the car and short front and rear overhangs, the Sail hatchback maximizes interior space. Its high roof design offers ample headroom even for taller passengers. A series of well-thought-out storage spaces provides room for passengers to stow their belongings
The Sail hatchback will be powered by GM India’s latest Smartech engines, which present an excellent combination of high power, high fuel efficiency and low emissions. Both petrol and diesel engines will be offered.In line with Chevrolet’s global focus on safety, the Sail hatchback features safety cage body construction supported by the extensive use of high-strength steel. The fuel tank is protected by steel beam-rolling ribs, ensuring the utmost safety for driver and passengers
Chevrolet Sail Hatchback
Chevrolet MPV
The company is also planning to launch the new MPV that was displayed along with the Sail at the Auto Expo earlier this year.
The company is also planning to launch the new MPV that was displayed along with the Sail at the Auto Expo earlier this year.
Chevrolet MPV
The multi-purpose vehicle, engineered for the MPV B segment in India, was developed for the world’s emerging markets.
The multi-purpose vehicle, engineered for the MPV B segment in India, was developed for the world’s emerging markets.
Chevrolet MPV
It offers space for large families, with flexi-seating and a choice of seven or eight seats
It offers space for large families, with flexi-seating and a choice of seven or eight seats
Chevrolet MPV
British automaker Lotus worked with the GM Technical Center – India for more than a year and a half to tune the chassis. Safety was given paramount importance in the development of the MPV Concept.
British automaker Lotus worked with the GM Technical Center – India for more than a year and a half to tune the chassis. Safety was given paramount importance in the development of the MPV Concept.
Chevrolet MPV
High-strength and ultra-high-strength steel are used in the body and chassis
High-strength and ultra-high-strength steel are used in the body and chassis
Chevrolet MPV
Both the Sail hatchback and the MPV Concept will be tested on different terrains and in different climate conditions across India.
Both the Sail hatchback and the MPV Concept will be tested on different terrains and in different climate conditions across India.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
GM unveils EN-V, a solution to traffic congestion
GM is exploring several solutions for tomorrow’s drivers. Among the most promising is a new vehicle unveiled at the Auto Expo, called EN-V.
EN-V, which is short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, maintains the core principle of personal mobility – freedom – while helping remove the motor vehicle from the environmental debate and redefining design leadership.
EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle that was designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities.
EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that’s about a third of a traditional vehicle.
It can literally “turn on a dime” within its own operating envelope. In addition, everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control. The motors not only provide power for acceleration, but also bring the vehicle to a stop.
Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers on a single charge
EN-V can also improve the efficiency of the public electric infrastructure since the vehicle can communicate with the electric grid to determine the best time to recharge based on overall usage.
By combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) with vehicle-to-vehicle communications and distance-sensing technologies, the EN-V concept can be driven both manually and autonomously.
Its autonomous operating capability offers the promise of reducing traffic congestion by allowing EN-V to automatically select the fastest route based on real-time traffic information.
The concept also leverages wireless communications to enable a “social network” that can be used by drivers and occupants to communicate with friends or business associates while on the go.
This combination of sensing technology, wireless communication and GPS-based navigation establishes a technology foundation, pieces of which could migrate from the EN-V concept and potentially lead the way to future advanced vehicle safety systems
The ability to communicate with other vehicles and with the infrastructure could dramatically reduce the number of vehicle accidents.
Using vehicle-based sensor and camera systems, EN-V can “sense” what’s around it, allowing the vehicle to react quickly to obstacles or changes in driving conditions. For example, if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle, EN-V will decelerate to a slower and safer speed and stop sooner than today’s vehicles.
GM has been a leader in developing autonomous vehicle technology, having worked alongside students and faculty at Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This collaboration created “The Boss” Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007.
EN-V takes the lessons learned in “The Boss” and offers mobility to people who could not otherwise operate a vehicle.
While EN-V leads the way in terms of efficiency and technology, it also sets a new benchmark for vehicle design. For its debut, GM had design teams around the world provide their vision of what future mobility will look like.
Each EN-V has a unique design theme to showcase the flexibility of the propulsion platform. The design gives each EN-V its own personality, with a unique opening, elegant interior and innovative color, lighting and seat technology.
The body and canopy of EN-V are constructed from carbon fiber, custom-tinted Lexan and acrylic, materials that are more commonly used in race cars, military airplanes and spacecraft because of their strength and lightweight characteristics
The ability to work with such innovative materials provided a learning opportunity for GM’s design teams to study the feasibility of future traditional automotive applications
EN-V’s compact size makes it ideal for use in densely populated cities thanks to its use of advanced safety and propulsion technologies
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But good things come in small packages, as witnessed by EN-V’s innovative interior design, which provides maximum visibility to the world outside.
A simple interface for activating Wi-Fi-based technologies keeps occupants connected to the outside world.
Friday, 6 January 2012
GM launches Chevrolet Sail Hatchback
GM has unveiled the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept, at the Auto Expo.
New Delhi – General Motors India unveiled the first two products from its joint venture with SAIC, the Chevrolet Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept, at the 11th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
The Sail hatchback, which will go on sale later this year, is built for the world’s emerging markets. Engineers at the GM Technical Center – India in Bangalore spent the past year and a half engineering the platform for India to ensure that the Sail hatchback and other vehicles built on the platform will meet the requirements of the Indian market and Indian car buyers
The Sail hatchback’s exterior and interior design exudes Chevrolet’s sporty styling. The front view features Chevrolet’s signature styling cues, including a dual-port grille adorned with a gold bowtie. The hood features muscular cut-lines that provide a three-dimensional look. From the side, the unique waistline gives the Sail hatchback a dynamic stance. Its body proportions offer a perfect ratio of a long front and short rear, with a lower stance in front that moves upward to a higher stance in back.
The interior of the Sail hatchback is spacious, airy and bright, with Chevrolet’s dual-cockpit design. The sporty instrument panel with chrome-plated accents contains a radio, CD player and music Aux-in interface.
As a family car, the Sail hatchback can seat up to five people in comfort. With its fuel tank placed in the middle of the car and short front and rear overhangs, the Sail hatchback maximizes interior space. Its high roof design offers ample headroom even for taller passengers. A series of well-thought-out storage spaces provides room for passengers to stow their belongings.
The Sail hatchback will be powered by GM India’s latest Smartech engines, which present an excellent combination of high power, high fuel efficiency and low emissions. Both petrol and diesel engines will be offered.In line with Chevrolet’s global focus on safety, the Sail hatchback features safety cage body construction supported by the extensive use of high-strength steel. The fuel tank is protected by steel beam-rolling ribs, ensuring the utmost safety for driver and passengers.
Chevrolet MPV Concept
The multi-purpose vehicle, engineered for the MPV B segment in India, was developed for the world’s emerging markets. It offers space for large families, with flexi-seating and a choice of seven or eight seats
British automaker Lotus worked with the GM Technical Center – India for more than a year and a half to tune the chassis. Safety was given paramount importance in the development of the MPV Concept.
High-strength and ultra-high-strength steel are used in the body and chassis.
Both the Sail hatchback and the MPV Concept will be tested on different terrains and in different climate conditions across India.
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