Opel Flextreme
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The Opel Flextreme is a diesel plug-in hybrid
concept car
created by Opel
.
It is based on the same GM E-Flex
series hybrid platform used in the Chevy Volt, but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine. It can travel 55 kilometres (34.2 mi) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine
starts charging the battery. In January 2008, a rebadged version of the concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show
as the Saturn Flextreme.
The Opel
Flextreme is expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles). It is expected to reach approximately 153 mpgU.S. (65 km/L).
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , plug-in hybrid vehicle , or plug-in hybrid is a hybrid vehicle which utilizes rechargeable batteries, or another energy storage device, that can be restored to full charge by connecting a plug to an external electric power source...
concept car
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
created by Opel
Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
.
It is based on the same GM E-Flex
GM E-Flex platform
Voltec, formerly known as E-Flex, is a General Motors powertrain released in November 2010. The Voltec architecture is primarily a plug-in capable, battery-dominant electric vehicle with additional fossil fuel powered series and parallel hybrid capabilities...
series hybrid platform used in the Chevy Volt, but using a diesel rather than gasoline engine. It can travel 55 kilometres (34.2 mi) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
starts charging the battery. In January 2008, a rebadged version of the concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show
North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan at Cobo Center, usually in January. It is among the largest auto shows in North America.-History:...
as the Saturn Flextreme.
The Opel
Opel
Adam Opel AG, generally shortened to Opel, is a German automobile company founded by Adam Opel in 1862. Opel has been building automobiles since 1899, and became an Aktiengesellschaft in 1929...
Flextreme is expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles). It is expected to reach approximately 153 mpgU.S. (65 km/L).