During the year 2050, you will hardly be able to find a gas station since definitely there will be no fossil fuels available by then due to the massive industrialization using natural resources such as gas, oil, coal and etc. To offer an energy efficient personal commuting solution in such a condition, Opel Ewol vehicle has been envisioned to use human powers such as body heat and mechanical energy as well as the sun and the wind power as the primary source of energy for operating the car. This three-wheeled vehicle has been crafted from lightweight materials along with maximum package optimization that has made it superbly energy-efficient and aerodynamic. Moreover, it will be able to gather and store energy from different types of kinetic energy such as breaking, suspension and deceleration to make it a self sufficient vehicle in energy which would be the perfect match for the future environment.
In Opel’s strategy for achieving more independence from fossil fuels, electricity plays a key role. The 4.7-meter long Flextreme GT/E concept illustrates how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-size vehicles, as well as compact cars such as the upcoming Ampera.
Opel calls this strategy e-mobility unlimited: adapting the highly efficient E-REV drive system – which removes the limitations of battery-only power – to vehicles across all market segments. To enjoy zero CO2 driving emissions Opel-style, the Flextreme GT/E concept shows that size doesn’t matter.
The purposeful design also enables the Flextreme GT/E to achieve a projected drag co-efficient of just 0.22, which helps it reach a 200 km/h-plus top speed as well as conserve energy and extend its driving range. Stand-out visual features include a low and wide stance, wing-shaped lights front and rear, a distinctive nose and grille, floating C-pillars and muscular, sculptured bodywork.
Despite its greater size and a maximum speed of more than 200 kilometers per hour, the Flextreme GT/E is projected to offer performance similar to that of the Ampera: a battery-powered driving range of up to 60 km – with zero CO2 tailpipe emissions – and a total range of more than 500 km. Average fuel consumption is estimated at 1.6 l/100 km, with CO2 emissions of less than 40 g/km.
Unlike a hybrid vehicle, the wheels of the Flextreme GT/E are powered at all times by electricity. For typical journeys up to 60 km, energy is supplied by a T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack located under the floor and rear seat.
However, unlike a battery-only electric vehicle, the Flextreme GT/E eliminates any possibility of range anxiety through fear of being stranded without power. The small gasoline engine/generator is seamlessly engaged to provide electricity whenever the battery’s supply becomes depleted. In this mode, the driving range is extended to more than 500 km, until the plug-in battery pack can be recharged or the car is refueled.
The motor in the electric drive unit delivers a substantial 370 N·m (270 lb·ft) of instant torque, giving lively performance and projected zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in less than nine seconds.
Opel Ampera Concept
The Opel Ampera concept which was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show is the European version of GM's range-extended electric car.
Based on the same engineering and "Voltec" platform as the Chevrolet Volt the Ampera is a hybrid electric car which has a (60 Km) all-electric range. For trips which are under this distance the Ampera uses the power from its lithium-ion battery pack which can be recharged from a standard 230V power socket. For longer journeys the Ampera is equipped with a small displacement internal combustion engine which acts as a generator to supply power to the Ampera's battery pack.
Saturn Flextreme NY Concept
The Opel Flextreme is a diesel plug-in hybrid concept car created by Opel. It can travel 55 kilometres (34 mi) on its lithium-ion battery before a small diesel engine starts charging the battery (it is a series hybrid). The Flextreme uses the same platform and technology as the Chevrolet Volt. In January 2008, a rebadged version of the concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show as the Saturn Flextreme.[1] In order to expand on different ways of recharging the battery on the GM E-Flex platform, GM created the Cadillac Provoq to recharge itself using a hydrogen fuel cell, in addition to the onboard gasoline, E85, and diesel engines found in the other concepts. The Opel Flextreme is expected to emit 40 grams of CO2 per km or less (according to European test procedure ECE R101 for range extender vehicles).[2] It is expected to reach approximately 153 mpg-US (1.54 L/100 km; 184 mpg-imp)
Opel GTC Concept
The Opel Gran Turismo Coupe, or GTC for short, was a coupe concept displayed at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.
The Opel GTC is based on the next generation Vauxhall Vectra platform and is intended to fulfill two roles as a concept car. Firstly to preview a new mid-size coupe from GM's european division, a place left vacant since the departure of the popular Calibra model. And secondly to explore an entirely new design style for the Opel division.
Power for the Opel GTC concept comes from a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6 developing around 300 horsepower, this is mated to a 4-wheel-drive 6-speed manual gearbox providing the GTC with a 0-60mph time of around 6 seconds and a 155mph electronically limited top speed.
Opel Meriva Concept
Opel Flux Concept