Posted March 5th, 2010 in Chatter by Josh
She’s a genie in a bottle and apparently… a car designer?
We’re still not exactly sure where the idea for this collaboration came from, but Chrysler has teamed up with the once-famous pop singer, Christina Aguilera to design a unique eco-friendly car for charity. The vehicle will be auctioned off to benefit victims of the earthquake in Haiti.
To Ms. Aguilera’s credit, she and Chrysler did a superb job of transforming a Chrysler 300C into a green(er) vehicle.
The one-off car is dubbed “Eco Style by Christian Aguilera” and features a custom grille, special wheels, recycled materials throughout the interior, and the pop star’s autograph. The use of recycled materials is extensive and incorporates cork, bamboo, recycled suede, and jute plant fiber.
And while the Eco Style is powered by a not-so-green 5.7-liter V8 engine, Chrysler is quick to point out the standard Multi Displacement System (MDS) which increases fuel efficiency in certain conditions.
Does the “Eco Style by Christina Aguilera” make you green with envy?
[Source: hollywoodscoop]
Posted March 5th, 2010 in Chatter by Josh
Ford has accomplished another amazing feat in automotive engineering: the world’s first sports car that produces 300+ horsepower and gets more than 30 miles per gallon on the highway. The 2011 Ford Mustang boasts a 3.7-liter V6 that’s rated at 305 horsepower and 31 miles per gallon on the highway.
The Mustang isn’t the only Ford to benefit from great fuel efficiency, either. The Blue Oval unveiled a super-efficient 41-mpg Ford Fusion hybrid for 2010 and the upcoming 2011 Fiesta is expected to be the most fuel-efficient vehicle in it’s class, with 40 highway miles per gallon.
How is Ford achieving these ground-breaking improvements in fuel efficiency? Their engineers claim to be rethinking every aspect of a car’s design, from aerodynamics to engines and transmissions. For the new Mustang, Ford went so far as to redesign the power steering system, fit new 6-speed transmissions, and lighten several key engine components.
The 2011 Mustang is the latest vehicle to prove that eyebrow-raising horsepower and exceptional fuel economy are not mutually exclusive. Our hats are off to the engineers who made this possible. We’re looking forward to our first drive!
