Future concept car arena

Future concept car arena in prestigious automotive exhibition, such as the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS), not just show off their latest product line-up that is ready to be released into the market. However, some automotive manufacturers utilize world-class event like this to show of skill that they have mastered the latest technology.

BMW i8 sports car

Future concept car arena
This was done by PT. Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), this time featuring hydrogen-fueled vehicles otherwise known as the Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). After a lengthy trial, the vehicle is finally ready to be released into the market in 2015 in Japan and California (USA). “There is the most complete supporting facilities,” said General Manager of Corporate Planning and Public Relations of PT TAM Widyawati.
According to her, the hydrogen-fueled vehicles is one answer to increasing scarcity of fuel and the environmental protection. Until now, Toyota is the only company that was able to sell hydrogen-fueled vehicles to market in the world.
Toyota has developed a fuel cell device that generates electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to power the drive motor. This technology is able to replace gasoline with hydrogen as a fuel is more environmentally friendly and can be produced from various raw materials. “Emissions are in the form of water vapor so zero emissions,” said General Manager of the Technical Services Division of PT. Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM), Dadi Hendriadi.
Because hydrogen vehicles require air supply is large enough, the design on the front is designed in such a way to be able to suck up to the maximum air while driving, in addition to the aerodynamic factors.
Based on research conducted Toyota, longer cruising capabilities on a single charge of fuel for a distance of 700 kilometers. In addition, hydrogen fueling faster just three to five minutes compared to an electric car that spent many hours.
According to Dadi, Toyota has since 1996 conducted research related to it on the vehicle type RAV 4. Research being conducted in 2002 at the Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle-Advanced on display at the Tokyo Motor Show. It hoped FCV will be pioneer future hydrogen vehicles, as well as a hybrid that has been successful in the market first.
Meanwhile, BMW also took the BMW i8 sports car in IIMS 2014. This car is the world’s first sport-utility vehicle built on the basis of sustainability in all the process. The development of the BMW i8 vehicles follow a revolutionary approach that focuses on the creation of premium vehicles with electric or plug-in hybrid rotor. Therefore, this sport utility vehicle propulsion system combines a plug-in hybrid with a passenger cell made ??of plastic reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP), and the aluminum frame for a gasoline engine and an electric motor, battery pack, and suspension.
The electric drive technology (BMW eDrive) is a major component of the concept vehicle, where the vehicle is fitted with an electric drive system. As a result, the driving pleasure of BMW i8 is the incorporation of emission-free mobility, power settings right, cutting edge design, and lightweight construction intelligently produced. 3600 BMW i8 Electric comes with a comprehensive full-service consisting of four main pillars, home charging, public charging (charging in public places), assistance service (support services), and flexible mobility (mobility flexible) which supplied as standard BMW I to help customers find out more information about the electric vehicle (EV).
“The presence of BMW i at IIMS 2014 this is an opportunity to tell stories the BMW performance innovation leadership, sustainability and design,” said President Director of BMW Group Indonesia, Karen Lim.
In addition to the manufacturer BMW, Suzuki also showcased the latest concept cars belonging to them, Suzuki Hustler. This mini car genre was first launched in Japan in 2014. This brings the concept of mini vehicles crossover cars. Its targets are those who love nature, field activities, sports, and an active lifestyle. With the touch of an SUV, this car combines SUV-style exterior with a comfortable cabin space relief.
Dimensions Suzuki hustler only has a length of 3395 mm, width 1475 mm, height 1665 mm. R06A engine with a capacity of 558 cc engine, the car is capable of producing maximum power of 52 PS at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 63 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This car can not be marketed in country, Suzuki will still studying whether the car is in great demand by consumers in Indonesia.

Suzuki Hustler