2012 Opel Ampera Electric Vehicle

2012 Opel Ampera Electric Vehicle

The revolutionary Opel Ampera will be the first emission-free electric drive the car in a container suitable for everyday driving in Europe. With electric propulsion system that provides Voltec lively acceleration and high levels of refinement, the five-door four-seat Ampera passengers in comfort, offers a useful trunk for luggage, and has a wide range of over 500 km .

"Electrically Conducting is not just about the ecology," the line executive and global vehicle chief engineer Frank Weber. "Driving electrically is also great fun. Instant, silent torque of 370 Newton meters beneath your right foot feels like flying!"

Electricity units Ampera wheels at all times and speeds. For trips up to 60 km (combined), the energy is supplied by the electricity stored in the vanguard of 16 kWh lithium-ion batteries.

During the conduction of electricity supplied by the battery, the Ampera not emit CO2. When the battery power runs out, an engine generator seamlessly provides electricity to gasoline/E85-fueled power the electric motor while maintaining the battery. This mode of operation extends the range of 500 kilometers, until the battery can be charged by connecting the vehicle onboard charging system in a standard 230v outlet home.