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    Water powered car amazing concepts

    h2o_fill_upMany years ago I remarked to my friends during one of our chatting sessions- “One day cars will run on water”. I can still remember how they all laughed at me as if I was crazy. Among them was someone who knew so much about the mechanics of a car and how it works. He was the one that laughed the loudest and took time to explain to us, especially me, how it wasn’t possible for cars to EVER run on water, even 30% water.
    I wish I could see his face right now while demonstrating the water car technology to him. For the rest of my friends who were there that day that I still contact, they are so filled with shame for ever laughing at me that day.


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    Magna Steyr NGV Sports Car

    Magna Steyr to unveil stunning Gecko-Inspired NGV Sports Car

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    It seems that these days designers are very studiously taking a look at nature and trying to understand how it can help improve their own work. A lot of the modern day designs are being drawn from the experience of evolution and this one is no different. The Magna Innovative Lightweight Auto (MILA) concept car began as an idea in the design studio then quickly developed over the months into a full-fledged road-ready prototype.


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    News Compiled on NGV

    Kelantan State on Cheaper fuel

    The Kelantan state government says it has received offers for cheaper, imported NGV (natural gas for vehicle) and (LPG) liquefied petroleum gas from overseas companies as part of its move to lighten the burden of the people following the increased fuel prices.However, the overseas producers of the fuel have requested the state government to get the Approval Permit (AP) to import the fuel, the chairman of the state committee for Economic, Finance and Social Planning, Datuk Husam Musa said. — BERNAMA

    – CS : A very welcome move by the state government. Other states should follow.

    Petronas

    Its other project is Petronas NGV Sdn Bhd, which owns 90 stations with NGV facilities and has plans to increase the number of stations to 200 by 2010. Established in 1992, the NGV is sold at 68 sen per litre and Petronas has forked out RM500 million in subsidies.

    Taxi Rates

    The situation became worse ever since the government raised the fuel price last month, triggering a free-for-all situation as more and more cabbies decide to do away with the meter and quote their own rates according to their whims and fancies. The argument that NGV (Natural Gas for Vehicles) is cheaper and, therefore, the price increase does not affect them no longer holds water as they claim that it makes no difference at all.
    Continue reading Cheaper and widespread NGV usage initiative


    ngv-logo-natural-gas-vehicle.gifProton NGV by this October, well they should move into production ASAP. Base on the current CAMPRO engine specification they are ready for NGV installation even from design stage. Why the wait? Maybe because of demand was not there before or they just keep the best for last.

    More details on Proton CAMPRO Engine

    Developed in partnership with Lotus Engineering, this engine grants PROTON complete vehicle design independence. Its breakthrough engine technology produces low fuel consumption, yet gives rapid, high power response, and can even be produced to run on alternative fuels such as NGV.

    Its represents true world class powertrain engineering, and a revolutionary step forward in engine manufacture, with low toxic emissions, low noise levels and above all, highly economical maintenance of long service intervals.

    Major design objectives :
    Continue reading Proton Campro Engine compatible with NGV


    Hyundai NGV Kit ready for buyers

    hyundai_logoOriental-Hyundai Sdn Bhd, the local distributor of Hyundai models, expects its latest Elantra sports edition to capture between 10 and 15 percent market share.

    The new variant, introduced by its marketing arm, Kah Bintang Auto Sdn Bhd, features original Incus bodykit parts for the front, rear and side skirtings.

    For car performance enthusiasts, an original Incus stainless steel, twin tail-pipe, dual exhaust system tuned to deliver better power and torque are also available.
    Wong said the company would also introduce the Accent Corazon 2 sports edition, which would be equipped with the latest bodykit from Corazon — a leading brand in customised automotive parts in the Japanese domestic market and overseas.
    Separately, Oriental-Hyundai also announced its collaboration with Lo Gas SRL of Italy to introduce natural gas vehicle (NGV) kits.

    “The alliance is to combat the high petrol price for the benefit of our customers. Malaysia is blessed with an abundant natural gas reserves.
    “Thus, there is an opportunity to promote and diversify the use of the natural gas not just as a power source in the industrial and utilities sector, but also as an alternative fuel vehicles,” he said.


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    Proton will start producing cars installing with NGV in this coming October. This option is available for types and models of Proton. CEO Datuk Syed Zainal Abidin said this move is to help reduce fuel price hike impact on car owners.

    With the NGV pre-installed Protons we could expect much cheaper installation cost compared to other installers out there. Owners should expect better price with better warranty while maintaining better NGV installation finishes.

    Although the move is quite late compare to Hyundai which recently announced an NGV kit for it’s Hyundai Accent model it is still a pretty much welcome option to have. We can also expect a Perodua NGV pre-installed kit / production soon. Perodua cars known for its fuel efficiency but an NGV kits owners will have more extra money in their pockets.

    They are some talks on Proton Hybrid, but the initiative is remain to be seen in near future.

    Any car owners with NGV installed, what is the cost for your NGV installation?


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