General Motors presented a diesel plug in hybrid concept in their recent exposition through the Opel Flextreme. The lithium-ion battery supports the car to traverse a distance of 55 kilometers or 34 miles, when the tiny diesel engine initiates the battery charging process. The model is based on the similar ground of technology in Chevrolet Volt.
The Saturn Flextreme, a revised version of the same concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. The company, in its course to make further expansions of ways of recharging of battery on the E-Flex platform, came out with the creation of Cadillac Provoq, which used hydrogen fuel cell over and above the gasoline, E85 and the diesel engine like normal conception.
The Opel Flextreme is supposed to release 40 grams of CO2 per kilometer or less as against the European test procedure ECE R101 for vehicles. The Opel Flextreme is anticipated to touch nearly 153 mpg or 1.54 L/100km; 184 mpg.
The Opel Flextreme Has Compact car body Style for 4-5 passengers, 3-door lift back Layout on the Platform Delta II/E-Flex , Engine- 1.3 L Diesel with electric motor transmission, Wheelbase- 2725 mm or 107.3 inches, Length - 4555 mm or 179.3 inches, Width - 1836 mm or 72.3 inches, Height - 1487 mm or 58.5 inches with Fuel capacity of 12 gallons.
