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Geneva Preview: Opel Ampera

tryme submitted on 1/27/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 9:38:48 AM

12 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

Ampera is the name chosen by Opel to designate its innovative range-extending EV that comes with either five- or four-door versions.

The Ampera will debut this coming March 5-15 at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

The Ampera will be the first European EV to offer customers hundreds of kilometers of superb driving an all-electric mode. Coming with GM’s Voltec, an innovative electric propulsion technology which functions drastically different from other propulsion systems, the Ampera will run on lithium-ion batteries (charged via 230V outlets) for short distances of 60km and for longer distances the car will continue to run on electricity generated by its internal combustion powerplant.

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Geneva Preview: Opel Ampera

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fatandsassy

Nice front design

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Posted on 1/27/2009 10:45:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

bmwdrvr

it kinda looks like the Volt with anew front end

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Posted on 1/27/2009 11:06:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

OBie

That's exactly what it is! Opel is owned by GM who makes the Chevy Volt, remember?

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Posted on 1/27/2009 11:24:28 AM | | Votes: 4   

BSBB

I do like the naming conventions: Chevy "Volt" and Opel "Ampera". They are very recognizable names and relate to the type of vehicle (i.e. electric).

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Posted on 1/27/2009 11:32:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

TurboSpyder

I couldn't find any information saying that some European countries have 440V outlets - but I did learn their grid operates at only 50 hz where ours operates at 60 hz.

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Posted on 1/27/2009 1:01:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BSBB

440 voltage is the domain of industrial/commercial applications. Stuff like commercial sauna heaters, industrial motors and power tools, etc. You may not find a 440V outlet (per se) - that voltage is normally hard-lined into a transformer or eletrical panel.

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Posted on 1/27/2009 1:28:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

grysko

Looks like the Acura design team is moonlighting.

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Posted on 1/27/2009 2:51:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BlakuraTLS

It kinda looks like a MMC for the Civic...looks nice to me

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Posted on 1/27/2009 4:21:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Jordanski

i thought gm already learned its lesson about brand engineering

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Posted on 1/27/2009 6:14:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Type707

Acura in disguise

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Posted on 1/28/2009 12:30:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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