DOCSLIB.ORG

Electric Mobility

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Electric Mobility OPG President and CEO Jeff Lyash Ford Canada president and CEO PWU President Mel Hyatt champions 2 on Ontario’s clean electricity potential 4 Mark Buzzell reveals a bold strategy 8 Ontario’s energy advantages Electric Mobility A SPONSORED FEATURE BY PEPPER MEDIA Saturday, April 21, 2018 The signs are clear. Electric vehicles are here, and Canadians are plugging in Backed by clean power producers and propelled by auto makers and rising consumer demand, a clear shift towards electric vehicles is underway. Inside, how an EV convergence offers the potential to improve air quality and tackle climate change. By Chantal Guimonte, As in other leading models, including SUVs. The variety Centre, in Toronto. At this one-stop President and CEO of of EVs offered is expanding and these destination, visitors can discover the countries around the vehicles are now penetrating all benefits of electric transportation, Electric Mobility Canada market segments. We must seize the and take test drives in the latest EV world, the support opportunities of this transition period. models in a sales-free, no-pressure ost countries have set From coast to coast, now is the time environment. Also, Waterloo-based ambitious targets to of all governments to invest wisely in our future. EV provider FleetCarma produced reduce greenhouse – federal, provincial Electric vehicles, however, are still a series of five entertaining promo- gas (GHG) emissions. in many ways a well-kept secret, tional videos. As the company says, How can we achieve and municipal – is even if all major players are commit- “Green is great, but now it’s time Mthese goals? Of course, we must limit ted to moving forward. We need to to focus on all the reasons why: our dependence on oil and work for essential to accelerate spread the good news about readily #EVsAreBetter” (available to all on further changes on several fronts. For available solutions, so that Canadians YouTube). the transportation sector, it means the rate of adoption can do their part in the fight against Among those reasons is the fact offering better services in an integrat- of EVs. We need more climate change. that EVs can be charged at home. ed fashion – by adding clean transit The new clean fuel providers Every morning, your EV has a full options and promoting active trans- communication – namely, the utilities that gener- tank of electricity. On the road, there portation, including cycling, walking ate, transmit and/or distribute the are almost 7,000 public charging and car sharing. Electric mobility is an about the benefits, electricity at the provincial and local stations in Canada, including close integral part of the solution. levels – play an important role. They to 350 fast-charging stations, with The Canadian government has more charging supply power and energy to EVs in many more implemented every day. set clear objectives to reduce GHG stations and a smart way, wherever drivers need Fast-charging corridors established in emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. to charge: at home, at work or in a British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec Transportation accounts for nearly 25 continued incentives. public space such as a shopping mall. are expanding and new corridors per cent of all emissions in Canada. In Canada, we are fortunate to have have been inaugurated in Alberta The fast evolution of technology and close to 70 per cent of our electricity and New Brunswick, and soon will be big announcements from auto manu- generated from renewable sources. available in Nova Scotia. Hydro-Qué- facturers are bringing more and more Electric vehicles do make sense. bec’s Electric Circuit unveiled a new models to the market. There is no turn- Public and private entities are public, universal fast-charge super- ing back. We can definitively confirm a playing a significant role. In 2017, we station concept that will test and clear shift toward electrification. observed many new initiatives from include new charging technologies as Today, with a record number of elec- coast to coast. To communicate the they become available (100-kilowatt tric vehicle (EV) models (more than 35) attributes of EVs, Ontario opened the charging stations and more). on the market, declining battery prices world’s first Electric Vehicle Discovery Electric vehicles, Page 4 and increasing range capabilities, there are more reasons than ever to shop for an EV. All manufacturers are invest- This sponsored feature ing heavily to add several all-electric produced by PepperMedia.ca 2 Saturday, April 21, 2018 A SPONSORED FEATURE BY PEPPER MEDIA Electric Mobility INTERVIEW Clean OPG electricity a key to fuelling the EV revolution A conversation with Jeff Lyash, President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation and Chair of the Electric Power Research Institute Why is it the right time to make electrification of our transportation systems a priority in Ontario? Over the past 10 years, OPG has virtu- ally eliminated greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-causing emissions from its power generation by shutting down its coal plants, investing in and pre- serving our nuclear generation assets, expanding our hydroelectric fleet, and establishing a good mix of renewable and gas generation. Our transition to a diverse and clean generation portfolio has reduced the carbon intensity in Ontario’s power system by 82 per cent, resulting in clean, smog-free air for all Ontarians. Meanwhile, the transportation sector remains the largest emitter of GHGs in the province, account- ing for approximately 35 per cent of current emissions. With national climate change commitments moving OPG’s Jeff Lyash says the utility is helping lead the transition to electric mobility through advocacy, partnerships many auto manufacturers toward with other organizations, and support of its employees to adopt EVs. SUPPLIED electrification, now is the right time for Ontario and OPG to mobilize our tion more broadly across Ontario in a We are also looking into what hap- of surplus electricity. Charging when clean electricity to help decarbonize number of key areas, including per- pens with EV batteries after they’ve it’s convenient, however, like at peak the transportation sector. Just as coal sonal vehicles, fleet vehicles, school completed their life cycle under the times when residents arrive home closure was a major action in the fight buses and cargo/trucking, and we will hood. Could there be a way we can from work, could result in much more against climate change, electrifying be studying the impact this shift will combine thousands of these used limited cost and emissions savings. transportation with Ontario’s clean have on the electricity system. batteries to store electricity? It’s a This is why educating the public energy is emerging as a path to a novel idea that could reduce waste and encouraging good charging cost-effective, low-carbon future. How does OPG’s electrification and offer a method to store energy in habits early on is so important. It will With that said, we must act now to strategy touch on your own off-peak times. go a long way to ensuring our existing prepare for the not-so-distant future employees, vehicles and clean electricity system will be able when millions of electric vehicles (EVs) infrastructure? Can you describe any partnerships to reliably serve EVs and other new will be on our roads. OPG forecasts We recognize that we need to start in the area of electric mobility and demands in the future. Vehicle-grid that 25 to 45 per cent of electricity changing mindsets and habits inter- why they are valuable? integration initiatives will also play an demand growth over the next 20 nally if we want to lead outside the We’re very proud to have established important role in helping to balance years could be driven by EVs. We want company. We’re taking a number of Plug’n Drive – a non-profit organiza- this new load on the system. to maintain and grow the amount of actions within the company to spur tion that promotes EVs and their en- In the short-term, though, we have low-carbon-intensity energy we pro- employee adoption of EVs and pre- vironmental and economic benefits. to acknowledge that not everybody duce to meet this demand, as well as pare for transportation electrification. We continue to support Plug’n Drive is able to charge at home overnight. demand from other rapidly changing This includes transitioning our fleet through the sponsorship of its newly Other challenges include opening industries. Transportation electrifica- of 250 cars, SUVs and minivans by opened Electric Vehicle Discovery up access to EVs in remote areas and tion will create new economic oppor- replacing gas-powered vehicles with Centre in Toronto. It’s the world’s first ensuring proper charging infrastruc- tunities both for auto manufacturers EVs, where feasible. experiential EV hub, where consumers ture in condos. and electricity producers, and OPG is We’re also working on a pilot proj- can test drive EVs and learn about poised to play a leading role. ect to test electric boats in our hydro- batteries and charging, and it’s com- How do hydrogen electric vehicles electric operations, and we’ll soon be pletely free. fit into OPG’s transportation What kind of leadership role does piloting electric pickup trucks. In 2017, On an operational level, OPG is electrification strategy? OPG wish to take in the movement we installed 32 EV charging spots for working closely with EV charger We’re actively exploring opportunities towards electricity-powered employees and visitors at a number providers and businesses to help related to both battery EVs as well as transportation? of OPG sites. By the end of 2018, we’ll in the transition of our vehicle fleet hydrogen fuel cell EVs.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Copy-Of-What's-In-Your-Garage-1.Pdf
    What’s in Your Garage? • What was your first car? • Who taught you how to drive? • What car did you learn to drive on? • How old were you when you first started driving? Discussion • Can you drive a stick shift? Questions • Have you ever worked on a car and fixed it up? • Where was your favorite place to drive to? • What is your dream car? • How much did it cost to fill up your tank? • The ‘57 Chevy was one of American’s most memorable cars. The Chevrolet Bel Air was recognized by many as the sharpest Chevy of the decade. • The price ranged from $2,238 to $2,757. • Chevrolet produced 1.5 million and only 47,652 of those were convertibles. • It could reach 60 miles per hour in 9.9 seconds. • The radio was optional and there were 10 different interior color combinations. There were 23 different seat and door trim Chevrolet Bel Air combinations. This was also the first model that came fully-carpeted. • The Ford Thunderbird is also known as the T-Bird. • The Ford Thunderbird is a nameplate that Ford used from model years 1955-1997 and 2002-2005 for a personal luxury car during which there were eleven distinct generations. • The Ford Thunderbird can reach 60 miles an hour in 9.8 seconds and its max speed is 120 mph. • Its original base price was $2,944. Ford Thunderbird • The sixth generation of the Ford F-Series is a line of pickup trucks and medium duty commercial trucks produced by Ford Motor Company from 1973 to 1979 model years.
    [Show full text]
  • Chevrolet's Answer to the Pony Wars Was a Design and Performance Phenom Inside
    PRSRT STD P.O. Box 87 | Traverse City, MI | 49685 U.S. POSTAGE PAID FUEL FOR THE MOTORING LIFESTYLE Milwaukee, WI Permit #4523 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 | SUMMER 2009 chevrolet’s answer to the pony wars was a design and performance inside: phenom The schneiders’ shrine to streamlined style life on the auction block with dennis Wisbey larry smith’s path from shop floor to show judge camaro craze Publisher’s letter a word froM Mc keel QEFPFPELT?RVBOP>KAPBIIBOP>OB?LQETFKKBOP+ EDITORIAL STAFF Executive Publisher MCKEEL HAGErtY Associate Publisher JONATHAN A. STEIN Executive Editor JERRY BUrtON Managing Editor LORI BREMERKAMP McKeel Hagerty Art Director/Designer TOdd KRAEMER (second from right) Photo Research MOLLY JEAN gives some of the Copy Editor SHEILA WALSH DETTLOFF hobby’s youngest Art Production Manager JOE FERRARO Production Artist ROBIN COKER fans judging pointers Creative Director LAURA ROGERS at March’s Amelia Editorial Director DAN GRANTHAM Island Concours d’Elegance. PUBLISHING STAFF Managing Director JEREMY MORRIS Director of Publishing ANGELO ACORD Publication Manager DANIELLE POISSANT Project Manager SCOTT STANISLAV Account Coordinator NIK ARINI Production Manager KATHY COSGRO JOE VAUGHN CONTRIBUTORS PHIL BERG, CARL BOMSTEAD, BOB BUTZ, KEN GrOss, DAVE KINNEY, JOHN MAtrAS, MIKE MUELLER, DON SHERMAN ADVERTISING STAFF Camaros, Mustangs National Sales Manager East Coast Sales Office TOM KREMPEL, 586-558-4502 [email protected] and youth It’s more than a name; it’s a promise. Central Sales Office LISA KOLLANDER, 952-974-3880 WITH THE NEW Camaro debuting this spring after an absence of seven model years on the American A commitment to deliver your vehicle to its destination [email protected] scene, there couldn’t be a better time for us to cover Chevy’s pony car as part of our “World of” series using all the resources that almost 50 years in the automotive West Coast Sales Office (page 22).
    [Show full text]
  • Strong Growth in First Quarter Sales for Ford and Lincoln Brands in China
    2016-4-7 | Shanghai, China Strong Growth in First Quarter Sales for Ford and Lincoln Brands in China • Ford Motor Company first quarter sales total 314,454 vehicles, up 14 percent • Changan Ford Automobile first quarter sales total 244,411 vehicles, up 23 percent; 84,292 vehicles sold in March, up 12 percent • Jiangling Motor Corporation first quarter sales total 60,306 vehicles, down 11 percent; 28,997 vehicles sold in March, down eight percent • Lincoln first quarter sales total 5,484 vehicles, a three-fold increase Ford Motor Company continues its strong start to 2016 as first quarter sales in China increased 14 percent compared to the same period last year, with 314,454 vehicles sold. Sales of Ford-branded vehicles reached 114,788 in March, up five percent compared to March 2015. “We are pleased with the continued growth and positive customer response our products continue to receive in China,” said John Lawler, chairman and CEO of Ford Motor China. “We remain committed to offering a great portfolio of vehicles and providing world class service to our valued customers.” First quarter sales for Changan Ford Automobile (CAF), Ford's passenger car joint venture, reached 244,411 vehicles, an increase of 23 percent compared to last year. CAF sold 84,292 vehicles in March, up 12 percent compared to March 2015. Ford sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continue to be in high demand with Chinese customers, with combined sales of the Ford Ecosport, Ford Kuga, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer and Ford Everest totaling 79,964 vehicles in the first quarter, up 38 percent compared to the same time last year.
    [Show full text]
  • Generated with Expertpdf Html to Pdf Converter
    Not logged in Talk Contributions Create account Log in Article Talk Read Edit View history Search Wikipedia Mercury Cougar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Main page For other uses, see Cougar (disambiguation). Contents Mercury Cougar is a nameplate applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by Featured content Mercury Cougar the Mercury division of Ford from 1967 to 1997 and from 1999 to 2002. While the Current events Random article nameplate is most commonly associated with two­door coupes, at various times Donate to Wikipedia during its production, the Cougar was also marketed as a convertible, four­door Wikipedia store sedan, station wagon, and hatchback. Interaction With 2,972,784 examples produced, the Cougar is the highest­selling vehicle ever Help produced by the Mercury brand; its 34­year production is second only to the Grand About Wikipedia Marquis in the Mercury model line (produced for 36 years). During the 1970s and 1997 Mercury Cougar XR­7 Community portal 1980s, the Cougar was closely tied to the marketing of the Mercury division; Recent changes Mercury advertised its dealers as "The Sign of the Cat" with big cats atop Lincoln­ Overview Contact page Mercury dealer signs.[1] In line with the Cougar, several animal­related nameplates Manufacturer Mercury (Ford) Model years 1967–1997 Tools were adopted by the division, including the Bobcat, Lynx, and Sable. 1999–2002 What links here During its production, the Cougar was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant Body and chassis Related changes (part of the Ford River Rouge Complex) in Dearborn, Michigan from 1967 to 1973, Class Pony car (1967–1973) Upload file San Jose Assembly (Milpitas, California) from 1968 into early 1969, Lorain Personal luxury car (1974–1997) Special pages Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) from 1974 to 1997, and at Flat Rock Assembly (Flat Rock, Mid­size cars (1977–1979) (1981– Permanent link Michigan) from 1999 to 2002.
    [Show full text]
  • Ford Mustang 50 Year History
    50 YEARS OF MUSTANG MILESTONES 1962 MUSTANG I 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Concept: The first Mustang – the 1962 Mustang I concept – is a two seat, mid-engine 1971: The biggest Mustangs ever – nearly a foot longer and some 600 pounds heavier 1979: The new “Fox” platform Mustang debuts with a sleek, “Euro” design. It is 1989: For Mustang’s 25th anniversary, all cars produced between April 17, 1989, and 1997: Ford’s Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) becomes standard on all models. 2006: A V-6 “Pony Package” debuts. Mustang GT models get 18-inch wheels. sports car. It establishes the classic “pony car” proportion: a long, sweeping than the originals – are introduced. The Boss 351, with its “Cleveland” block and longer and taller – yet 200 pounds lighter – than Mustang II. April 17, 1990, sport the familiar running horse on the dashboard with “25 Owners can configure instrument panel lighting in 125 different colors, an 1998: Output of the Mustang GT’s 4.6-liter V-8 increases to 225 horsepower. hood, short rear deck and sharply sculpted flanks. Cobra Jet heads, debuts. The Mach 1 comes with a variety of powertrains, topped Years” inscribed underneath. industry-first. 1980: The 302-cid V-8 engine is dropped and replaced by an economy-minded by the 429 Super Cobra Jet (SCJ).
    [Show full text]
  • Rules for Car Show 2019-Lettersize.Cdr
    AL CLASS DEFINITIONS FOR THE NU RIVER CITY CRUISERS, HERMANN, MO AN 0th Car Show In The Park 2 Sunday, September 8th, 2019 Stock means (for our show) can have up to 3 subtle body/paint mods, can have bolt-on accessories, whether stock or not, but must be running stock drive train, chassis, engine and interior. We tried to break up the Stock classes to reflect significant changes in automotive history but find it impractical to cover every change based on our past history of participants. If you have a group of say, brass-era cars wishing to attend, let us know ahead of time and we will try to make a class for you. Street Rod means (for our show) any pre-1949 car/truck or reproduction, with non-stock engines or modified stock engines, and/or drive train and chassis / suspension. We know the NSRA has opened it’s shows up to cars over 30 years old, but this class is for pre-1949 cars. Emphasis is on paint, luxury interiors with amenities, modern engines and running gear, and can contain body modifications. Custom (Kustom) in reference to Class 15 means (for our show) , any post-1948 factory built vehicle with an emphasis on altered body lines and interiors, paint colors or combinations, and techniques or body parts not offered from the manufacturer. A Rat Rod is not a “Custom” for our show. A “Custom Car” cannot be a kit car, as a kit car is not a factory-built vehicle that has been modified from the original configuration.
    [Show full text]
  • Ford Mustang
    Ford mustang the most popular american MUSCLE CAR IN THE WORLD Muscle car The term muscle car generally describes a rear wheel drive mid-size car with a large, powerful engine (typically, although not universally, a V8 engine) and special trim, intended for maximum torque on the street or in drag racing competition. It is distinguished from sports cars, which were customarily and coincidentally considered smaller, two-seat cars, or GTs, two-seat or 2+2 cars intended for high-speed touring and possibly road racing. High- performance full-size or compact cars are arguably excluded from this category, as are the breed of compact sports coupes inspired by the Ford Mustang, the "pony car". Another factor used in defining classic muscle cars are their age and country of origin. A classic muscle car is usually but not necessarily made in the US or Australia between 1964 and 1975. An alternate definition is based on power-to-weight ratio, defining a muscle car as an automobile with (for example) fewer than 12 pounds per rated hp. Such definitions are inexact, thanks to a wide variation in curb weight depending on options and to the questionable nature of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) gross hp ratings in use before 1972, which were often deliberately overstated or underrated for various reasons. First Generation (1965–1973) Design and Engineering First conceived by Ford product manager Donald N. Frey and championed by Ford Division general manager Lee Iacocca, the Mustang prototype was a two-seat, mid-engine roadster. This would later be remodeled as a four-seat car penned by David Ash and John Oros in Ford's Lincoln–Mercury Division design studios, which produced the winning design in an intramural design contest called by Iacocca.
    [Show full text]
  • Car Classification
    Car classification Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any. Not all car types are common in all countries and names for the same vehicle can differ by region. Furthermore, some descriptions may be interpreted differently in different places. Broadly speaking, there are a set of classifications which are widely understood in North America, and another set which are somewhat understood in English-speaking contexts in Europe. Some terms borrowed from non-English languages may have different meanings when used in their native language. Classification systems The following are the most commonly used classifications. Where applicable, the equivalent Euro NCAP classifications are shown. Car rental companies often use the ACRISS Car Classification Code. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) has another set of classification rules based on interior passenger and cargo volumes. A similar set of classes is used by the Canadian EPA. In Australia, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries publishes its own classifications. Car classification American English British English Segment Euro NCAP Examples Microcar Microcar, Bubble car - - BMW Isetta, Smart Fortwo - City car A-segment Daewoo Matiz, Renault Twingo, Toyota Aygo, VW Lupo Supermini Subcompact car Supermini B-segment Hyundai Accent, Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa, Suzuki Swift Compact car Small family car C-segment Small family car Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Opel Astra, VW Golf Mid-size car Large family car
    [Show full text]
  • FCA US LLC Historical Timeline
    Contact: Shawn Morgan Christina Biache FCA US LLC Historical Timeline Explore the history of FCA US from the 1800s to present 2014 - Present In early 2014, Fiat Group acquires 100 percent ownership in Chrysler Group, paving the way to complete the union between the two groups in both financial and technical terms. The merger of an Italian company and an American company creates a multinational organization that operates in more than 140 countries and employs nearly 236,000 people. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles unveils the Group’s strategic plan for 2014-2018. This marks the beginning of a new phase for the now fully integrated global automaker, which pursues its ambitious strategic objectives while consistently delivering on the key financial targets set out in the plan. 2018 Michael Manley is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Chief Operating Officer of the NAFTA region on July 21, 2018. 2017 Alfa Romeo launches the Stelvio, the brand’s first-ever SUV. Jeep® begins production of the Compass in India, bringing the brand’s production to a total of six countries around the world. Alfa Romeo announces its return to Formula 1 for the 2018 championship season, after more than 30 years away from the sport. Fiat begins production of the all-new Cronos sedan in Argentina for distribution in markets across Latin America. FCA signs a memorandum of understanding with BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye to develop a state-of-the-art autonomous driving platform. Mopar celebrates its 80th anniversary year. 2016 In early January, FCA completes the spin-off of Ferrari.
    [Show full text]
  • America's Original Pony Car Illimitato
    Per Kindle Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Come along on Mustang's wild ride to automotive success. In the early 1960s, Lee Iacocca - then director of the Ford division at Ford Motor Company - convinced Henry Ford II to produce a sporty four-seat car aimed at the emerging youth market. That car, essentially a reconfigured and re-skinned Falcon economy car, became the Ford Mustang, and it changed the automotive world like no other car before or since. In Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car, acclaimed Mustang writer Donald Farr celebrates this unbroken lineage of muscle. He chronicles the car's phenomenal first-year sales, the new pony car category it pioneered, and subsequent models that include the Mustang GT, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, Super Cobra Jet, Boss 302, and Boss 429 - all part of a line of American performance cars that continues to this day. Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company and featuring some 400 photos from its historic and media archives, Ford Mustang is a must on the bookshelf of any muscle car or Ford aficionado. Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Epub Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Scarica vk Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Scarica ok.ru Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Scarica Youtube Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Scarica Dailymotion Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Leggi online Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car mobi Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Scarica il sito Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Libro Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car PDF Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car TXT eBook con Audible Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car Illimitato Description Come along on Mustang's wild ride to automotive success.
    [Show full text]
  • Der Unterschied Zwischen Einem Muscle Car Und Einem Pony
    Der Unterschied zwischen einem Muscle Car und einem Pony Car Oftmals wird die Frage gestellt, um was für Autos es sich hierbei handelt und wo denn der Unterschied ist? Leider gibt es keine exakten wissenschaftlichen Studien, die eine absolute Trennung dieser US-Car Kategorien ermöglichen. Dennoch starte ich mal einen Versuch, etwas „Licht“ in die Definition zu bringen. Muscle Cars Der Begründer der Muscle Cars ist höchstwahrscheinlich ein gewisser John Zachary DeLorean. Da werden Sie bestimmt sagen: Den Namen habe ich in Verbindung mit Autos schon mal gehört! Ja richtig, dieser Herr DeLorean gründete in den 70er Jahren seine eigene Autofirma, und sein einziges, gleichnamiges Auto ist bekannt aus den Filmen: Zurück in die Zukunft. In den 60ern war Herr DeLorean aber noch Mitarbeiter bei General Motors und hat 1964 mit dem Pontiac GTO wohl das erste richtige Muscle Car auf die Räder gestellt. Der GTO war für amerikanische Verhältnisse ein „kleines“ zweitüriges Coupé mit großem Motor, einem Bigblock mit über 6 Litern Hubraum. Die zumeist jugendlichen Amerikaner schlossen dieses Auto sofort in ihr Herz, denn jetzt brauchten sie sich diese Fahrzeuge nicht mehr quasi selber bauen. Aus diesem Grund wurde der GTO ein großer Erfolg. Die anderen Hersteller zogen selbstverständlich nach. Weitere sehr erfolgreiche Muscle Cars wurden dann vor allem der Dodge Charger, der Plymouth Roadrunner oder bspw. der Ford Torino Cobra Jet. Alle natürlich mit mindestens 7 Liter Hubraum und mehr als 400 PS. Mit der Ölkrise und den vorher schon erhobenen horrenden Versicherungsprämien „starben“ die richtigen Muscle Cars Anfang der 70er Jahre. Pony Cars Das erste Pony Car und Namensgeber dieser Gattung war der Ford Mustang, der 1964 das Licht der Welt erblickte.
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 Ford Mustang Brochure
    2017 MUSTANG POWERFUL BY DESIGN. America’s legendary Pony car hits the pavement running with a full lineup of forward-leaning, hard-charging machines. Fastback. Convertible. V6. EcoBoost.® GT. And the track-ready Shelby GT350.® Get into yours. And get gone. 2017 Ford Mustang | ford.com ® 526 hp @ 7,500 rpm1 429 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4,750 rpm1 TREMEC® TR-3160 6-speed manual transmission SHELBY5.2L Ti-VCT V8 FPC GT350 Every Pony in the Mustang stable makes a powerful impression. Starting with the most potent of them all – the head-turning, heart- pounding, Shelby GT350. Car and Driver summed it up perfectly when they awarded the Shelby® GT350/GT350R a spot on their esteemed list of 2016 10Best Cars: “It’s not like any other car, period.” This race-tuned monster is powered by a hand-assembled 5.2L Ti-VCT V8 with a Flat-Plane Crank (FPC), the type more often found in exotic sports cars and racers. It’s the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going engine in Ford history. With a redline of 8,250 rpm, it’s also our highest-revving production V8 yet. And the exhaust note is sublime. To achieve its balance of downforce and drag, every aspect of the GT350 exterior was scrutinized. From its aggressive front splitter to its vented aluminum front fenders and hood, all the way back to its rear spoiler, fascia and integrated diffuser, every element is designed to work as part of a unified team – and help you stay glued to the road. 2017 Ford Mustang | ford.com Shelby GT350 fastback in Oxford White with available equipment.
    [Show full text]