GREEN AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

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GREEN AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RIDE AND DRIVE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location TBD

The exclusive media ride-and-drive highlights both “green” vehicles as well as those featuring advanced in-car technology such as automatic park assist, radar-based object detection systems and driver assist technologies.  This event brings together one of the broadest selections of green and advanced technology vehicles for side-by-side test drives on open city streets as well as in closed course demonstrations.  It is anticipated that more than 30 all-new vehicles will be available from more than a dozen manufacturers.  Specific vehicles available to drive will be announced shortly.

RIDE AND DRIVE VEHICLE LIST

 
Acura ILX Hybrid

Featuring a 1.5 liter four-cylinder hybrid gasoline engine complemented by an electric motor.

 
Chevrolet Volt

The top-selling plug-in electric vehicle in the U.S., which also features a range-extending internal combustion engine.

 
Dodge Dart Aero

Utilizes a 1.4-liter turbocharged Multiair, four-cylinder engine, low-rolling-resistance tires, aerodynamic underbody panels, and lightweight aluminum components to achieve its EPA highway rating of 41-mpg.

 
Fiat 500

For 2013 boasts improved fuel economy thanks to a taller final-drive gear ratio and improved aerodynamics. The new-and-improved Fiat 500 with a manual transmission gets 31-mpg city, 40-mpg highway.

 
Fisker Karma

One of the first luxury EVs, featuring an electric motor delivering 959 ft. lbs. of torque paired with a range-extending four-cylinder engine.

 
Honda Fit EV

The all-electric battery version of the Fit subcompact which achieves 118 MPGe.

 
Honda Civic

The all-new, more upscale and premium 2013 Civic sedan.

 
Honda Accord

All-new and completely redesigned with LaneWatch lane assist technology, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane DepartureWarning (LDW).

 
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

A PHEV version of the popular Accord model that targets 110 MPGe.

 
Nissan Leaf

A 100 percent electric vehicle that also features the Carwings smartphone app to activate controls including remote activation of battery charging and climate controls.

 
Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTec

A clean diesel SUV also equipped with Collision Prevention Assist, radar-based active controls for avoiding accidents.

 
Mitsubishi i-MiEV

An all-electric subcompact hatchback that has earned 112 MPGe.

 
Smart EV

All-electric micro-car, which received a 50 percent power boost with improved Li-ion battery technology.

 
Subaru Outback

With Eyesight, which uses a dash-mounted camera to deliver driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning.

 
Toyota RAV4 EV

A groundbreaking all-electric vehicle rated at 76 MPGe that is the result of a collaboration with Tesla Motors.

 
Toyota Avalon hybrid

Featuring a 2.5 liter four-cylinder ICE paired with two electric motors and achieves 40 MPG.

 
Toyota Prius Plug-in

A next-generation hybrid that allows all-electric driving at speeds up to 60 mph and advanced safety technology including a Pre-Collision System.

 
Toyota FCHV-adv

A fuel cell hybrid concept vehicle demonstrating breakthrough hydrogen cell technology that can take a vehicle over 500 miles on a single fill-up.

 
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Featuring a turbocharged 1.4 liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 27 hp electric motor and an “electric-only” mode.

 
Volkswagen Beetle TDI

A clean diesel equipped with a 2.0 liter turbo-diesel engine.

 
Volkswagen Passat TDI

Powered by Solazyme renewable diesel, demonstrates one of the latest biofuel advancements.