Monday, February 15th, 2010
The call for more eco-friendly vehicles continues to rise and perhaps the TRIAC electric vehicle, which is designed with only three wheels, can become another transport solution. The three-wheel design has lowered the weight of the vehicle which should address fuel consumption concerns due to vehicle weight issues. Actually it can even be classified as a motorcycle.
It can reach a top speed of 80MPH and a range of 100 miles on a single charge. Recharging can be done through a standard home outlet which takes about 16 hours when plugged into 110V outlets and 5 hours on 220V sockets. The TRIAC EV from Green Vehicles started selling last November and retails for $24,995.
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Finally the actual price for the 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z has been revealed. Nissan North America has announced that the second-generation NISMO Z is now available in stores with a MSRP of $39,130. The new car is a dream for most sports car fanatics, carrying an aerodynamic body design, an 18 additional horsepower with sport-tuned suspension.
The 2009 Nissan Nismo 370Z is also equipped with a 350-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match, a positively super-charged machine to carry on the Nissan name for power and excellence towards its demanding consumer market.
“The new NISMO Z is a tuner and Z enthusiast’s dream – straight from the factory,” said Pat Steiner, Director, Specialty Vehicles, Nissan Division, NNA. “With its dramatic exterior, custom interior, sport-tuned performance and under $40,000 price, this new NISMO Z is possibly the best ‘bang-for-the-buck’ sports car available today.”
Accessories:
- NISMO carpeted floor mats
- Illuminated kick plates
- Carpeted trunk mat
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
If there is one effective device that can truly be called an effective GPS system, it is a gadget that should know a driver as well. Today, we see a lot of GPS devices offer the tactical maneuvering for easier routes and better fuel consumption. However, with the NAVIGON 4300T max and 3300 max units pack NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM), aim to deliver personalized route recommendations based on individual driving habits.
As an industry-first, the NAVIGON 4300T max and 3300 max both include the new intelligent NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM) feature that takes individualized navigation to a new level and allows a unique way of personal route planning.
The feature provides up to three route choices with distance and ETA calculated for all entered destinations, factoring in speed limits, construction and traffic as you’re driving. All routes are clearly displayed on a map with ETA and driving time giving the driver a choice. The system continuously saves the driver’s individual driving data in order to provide the best individual route possible and recommends a route based on the user’s driving habits, the day of week and time of travel.
NAVIGON offers a variety of additional content and upgrades for both devices. NAVIGON’s optional FreshMaps accessory provides up to 8 map updates over two years for $79.99 (MSRP). If the user activates FreshMaps within 30 days after purchasing the device, the price is only $39.99. Zagat(R) Ratings and Reviews showing where to wine, dine, and unwind are available as an upgrade for $19.99 (MSRP). The NAVIGON 3300 max is also compatible with NAVIGON’s new Real-Time Spoken Traffic Updates and Rand McNally Scenic Routes accessories, with respective prices of $99.99 and $19.99 (MSRP).
The NAVIGON 4300T max features include:
- Free Real-Time Spoken Traffic Updates
- Rand McNally Scenic Routes
- Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free
- Reality View(TM) Pro
Both the NAVIGON 4300T max and 3300 max devices feature:
- NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM)
- Clickable POIs
- Lane Assistant Pro
- Reality View(TM) for Exits
- Fast Destination Entry
- Advanced Text-to-speech
- Exit Guide
- DirectHelp(SM)
- Speed Assistant
- Multi-Destination Trip Planning
- Automatic Standby Feature
- Favorites as POI
- Coordinate Input
- Automatic Day/Night Mode
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