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List of PZEV Cars

genius — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:01:22 +0000

First of all, let me explain what PZEV cars mean. PZEV is a technical term which is abbreviation of Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. Any car which has 15 years of life warranty with 10,000 Kilometers drive each year, or in other words 150,000 miles warranty and zero evaporative emissions from its fuel handling system can be called a PZEV provided that it meets SULEV tailpipe emission fixed standards.

Furthermore some cars also have a status of AT-PZEV which means Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle. AT-PZEV cars are much more fuel efficient than PZEV cars due to their hybrid technology. Although these cars are expensive but are fuel economical and environment friendly so in the end, we are in profit. PZEV and AT-PZEV cars are also known as green vehicles. That is probably due to the green house friendliness of these cars.

Here is the list of some famous PZEV/Green Cars/Vehicles:

Honda Civic GX – Car has Automatic Transmission and 1.8L engine. The car has CNG tank so it can be driven both on natural ga and Petrol. Honda Civic GX has 24 Miles per gallon fuel average in city areas and 36 miles per gallon fuel average on highways. Honda Civic GX green score is 57. It is categorized as a PZEV car.
Toyota Prius has Automatic transmission with 1.5L engine. Toyota Prius has a fuel average of 48 miles per gallon in city areas and 45 miles per gallon fuel average on highways. Surprisingly the vehicle averages more in city areas than the highways. Toyota Prius is PZEV with a green score of 53.
Honda Civic Hybrid is my favorite car. It has a 1.3L engine and enjoys automatic transmission. Car averages 40 miles per gallon in city areas and 45 miles per gallon on highways. Honda civic hybrid is PZEV with a 51 green score. I wonder why it is not declared as AT-PZEV since it has hybrid mentioned with its name.
Smart Fortwo Convertible is a manual transmission vehicle with a 1.0L engine. Fuel average is 33 miles per gallon in city areas and 41 miles per gallon on highways. Smart Fortwo Green rating is 49 and it is rated as ULEV II.
Toyota Yaris has a manual transmission system with a 1.5L engine. Toyota Yaris has 29 miles per gallon fuel average in city areas and 36 miles per gallon fuel average on high ways. Toyota Yaris has a green rating of 46 and is classified as ULEV II.
Nissan Altima Hybrid is a powerful car with a 2.5L engine. I really like this car due to the engine power. Car is fully automatic and rated as PZEV with a green rating of 46. Car has a fuel average of 35 miles per gallon in city areas and 33 miles per gallon on highways.
Mini Cooper/Clubman is a manual transmission vehicle with a 1.6L engine. Mino Cooper is ULEV II with a green rating of 45. It averages 28 miles per gallon in city areas and 37 miles per gallon on highways.
Chevrolet Cobalt XFE/Pontiac G5 XFE is 2.2L with manual transmission. Fuel average is 25 miles per gallon in city areas and 37 miles per gallon on highways. It is a PZEV vehicle with 45 green rating.
Honda FIT has a 1.5L engine with automatic transmission. Car has a fuel average of 28 miles per gallon in city areas and 35 miles per gallon on highways with a green rating of 45. Car is rated as ULEV II.
Chevrolet AVEO/AVEO5 is 1.6L with manual transmission. Fuel average is 27 miles per gallon in city areas and 34 miles per gallon on highways. Green rating is 44.
Toyota Camry Hybrid is one of my favorite cars. It is a complexion of power and beauty. Toyota Camry Hybrid is fully automatic transmission with a powerful 2.4L engine. With so much power, it can average 33 miles per gallon in city areas and 34 miles per gallon on highways. The car has a green rating of 44 and is rated as PZEV.
Kia Rio is a 1.6L manual transmission car rated as ULEV II. Kia Rio has a fuel average of 27 miles per gallon in city areas and 33 miles per gallon on highways. The car has a green rating of 44.

Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus

genius — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:15:55 +0000

Toyota always builds great vehicles.Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus is another great passenger bus developed by Toyota. It is very comfortable and provides a pleasant travel experience. Toyota Hiace Commuter bus can accommodate 15 passengers (It is because of Japanese law) but you can add some more comfortably if allowed by the law in your country. Till now, the hiace commuter bus models I have seen were right hand drive only. This Toyota bus is available in both Diesel as well as Petrol versions. The diesel engine bus is 3000cc and the engine type is 1KD-FTV. The Petrol (Gasoline) engine bus is 2700 cc and the engine type is 2TR-FE. The diesel version is available as 2WD only however the Petrol version is available in both 2WD and 4WD. Toyota hiace commuter bus enjoys a fully automatic transmission (Gear). The vehicle has 4 doors. The price of all three versions of Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus is as under.
2WD Petrol Engine = USD 40,200
HWD Petrol Engine = USD 43,200
Diesel Engine 2WD = USD 45,200
This Toyota bus has a fully functional advanced air conditioning system. Air conditioner contains pollen filter which is essential for those who are allergic to pollen. Toyota bus has airbag safety for driver as well as passenger. It also contains a 4 speaker stereo music system and CD player. Central locking system is available with remote. Sliding doors are available on both sides which make it easy for passengers to enter or leave. Bus has power steering, power mirrors and power windows (Front only). A fire extinguisher is also available for safety reasons. Key ignition barrel is illuminated. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has intermittent wipers and front/rear mudflaps. Sunvisors are available just like standard vehicles. Please note that the above features may vary upon time to time.
This Hiace Commuter Bus is 5.380 meter in length, 1.880 meter wide and 2.285 meter high. Gross bus Mass is 3150kg. It is a rare wheel drive and has 5 gears. Commuter bus rims are made of steel. Both front and rear rim sizes are 15×6 and tire sizes are 195 R15 C 8PR. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has a ANCAP safety rating of 3 and greenhouse rating of 4.0. Petrol engine consumption is 12.4 (l/100km). Engine is 4 cylinder 4 valves. Maximum torque is achieved at 3800 RPM. Power RPM end is 4800. Engine is in-line four stroke Multipoint injection; rated at 111 KW. This powerful engine makes driving a pleasure. Toyota Hiace Commuter Bus has a 3 years warranty with 100,000km limit. Please note that the above mentioned feature may or may not be present in the vehicle available for your area. Some of the above functions require extra price which can be selected upon the ordering location.

Tango T600 Electric Car

alex — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:58:28 +0000

Tango t600 is a unique electric car. It is unique due to many factors. It has a thin body structure just like motorbikes. The only difference is, it has four wheels and a covered structure. Tango t600 electric car is capable of having two passengers sitting comfortably. Its thinness is its advantage as well as disadvantage depending upon personal needs. Tango t600 can change lanes quickly and can by pass other cars even through lane gaps. This electric car has a luxury leather lined interior. The car is powered by batteries and two DC motors. These motors are fit in the bottom of the car to assist the electric car balance. Batteries have the biggest share in electric cars total weight. The initial weight of Tango t600 is 1360 Kg and two third of the weight is caused by powerful batteries. Electric car can be fully charged in almost 3 hours or less. A quick charge mode can charge 80% of batteries in 10 minutes. Once fully charged, Tango t600 can travel 96 to 128km depending upon the weight it is carrying. The batteries used are lead acid but company plans to use LI-Ion batteries in future. Tango t600 has a top speed of 240km/h which is very good for an electronic car. Car can cover first quarter mile just in 12 seconds. It can achieve a speed of 96km/h in 4 seconds only. It can further reach 193km/h just within 12 seconds.
Tango car can change lanes just like a motorcycle so it has a lot of driving advantages during rush hours and heavy traffic. However, it is a lot safer than a motorbike. You can drive in any weather and can also carry a smart amount of cargo with you. It is easy to park Tango t600 any where due to its small width. Although it seems to have less balance than normal shaped cars, but Tango t600 has a weight concentration in its low center which makes is extremely safe even on high speeds. Especially when 2000 lbs batteries are fit in its floor, it can be driven just like the sports cars. Other models of this car are Tango t200 and Tango t100. Being an electric car, Tango is low noise which makes it extra comfortable and environment friendly.

Suzuki Mehran Car

alex — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:39:18 +0000

Suzuki Mehran car is 800cc small vehicle. It is very reliable and economical. It is one of the most used cars in Pakistan. The price of this car is between USD5200 to USD5500 which makes it affordable for a middle man. Suzuki mehran car has 4+1 Hatchback doors. Overall length is 3,300mm ,overall width is 1,405mm and overall height is 1,410mm. Wheelbase is 2,175mm, tread front is 1,215mm and tread rear is 1,200mm. The minimum turning radius of the car is 4.4m.
Suzuki mehran car has a 4-stroke cycle, water-cooled, OHC, 3 Cylinders engine. Piston displacement is 766cc. Bore x Stroke is 68.5×72.0mm. Car has a maximum power out put of 29.4/5,500 (kw/rpm) and Maximum torque of 59.0/3,000 (N-m/rpm). Suzuki Mehran is a manual transmission car with 4 forward and 1 reverse transmissions/gears.
Streering is Rack&Pinion, Front Suspension is Strut,Coil spring and rear suspension is leaf spring. Front brakes are disk based while rear brakes are drum based. Tyre is 145/70 SR12. Car has 5 seats, a fuel tank of 30L and CNG cylinder of 40L.
Car has heater, Sun visor on both sides, room lamp with 3 positions, reclining and sliding front seats, adjustable front seat headrest, assist grip (3 pieces), glove compartment, coin receptacle, front ashtray, interior rear view mirror, multi-reflector headlamps, foldable outside mirrors on both sides body side molding, back door lock, child locks and seat belts. CNG option is also available.
Two models are right now avail be, Mehran VX and Mehran VXR.
Suzuki Mehran car VXR has Air Conditioner, Fabric seats, part fabric door trim, colored front and rear bumper and full wheel cover. In those areas where roads are not very friendly, Suzuki Mehran is perhaps one of the best choices.