Peugeot 5008

With 5008, Peugeot created a new interpretation of classic MPV model. Peugeot 5008 new vehicle combines the strengths of this part respecting the customers, without compromising in terms of the road.

The 5008 also introduces the latest technologies to improve comfort and safety in driving. Thus, the 5008 Peugeot wants to set a new standard in the compact MPV segment.

After crossover 3008, Peugeot is launching a new product – 5008. This compact vehicle with five or seven seats offer a number of facilities that will strengthen the presence of Peugeot cars in the segment of the family. After 308 SW 3008 and the recent crossover model 5008, with a length of 4.53 m and a height of 1.64 m, is the natural extension of the Peugeot range in M1 segment.
The new Peugeot 5008 will be presented publicly at the first Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 2009 and will then be released to European markets.

The new Peugeot 3008 Crossover

The 3008 is based on Peugeot’s short wheelbase platform 2, which was chosen due to its exceptional rigidity and excellent acoustic and vibration properties. The 3008 structure has been carefully designed to provide maximum secondary safety as well as provide a structure with the same level of rigidity of that of a saloon. To reduce emissions and, therefore fuel consumption and running costs, the weight of the vehicle was kept to a minimum. To help reduce the vehicle’s weight, laser welding was used instead of normal spot welding, the front overhang was kept to a minimum by the introduction of an innovative new type of impact absorber, a number of light weight materials were used and the thickness of the panoramic glass roof has also reduced to just 5 mm, while still retaining the same levels of safety as current roofs fitted to the 308 SW etc.

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Prepare Yourselves for Air Cars

Carbon dioxide emission gets a new bump from the vehicle industry that takes a major step into adding air among the alternative sources of fuel. Based on the idea of Guy Negre, founder and CEO of Luxembourg and France-based MDI SA company, who invented the car and had it developed in his French factories, the American company Zero Pollution Motors will move the concept of air cars to the North American continent. The car will run mostly on compressed air, helped only by a hint of other combustible materials, on which it’s not going to be choosy. It can be gasoline, alcohol or even regular vegetable oil. As if that was not enough, the car will sport the highest mpg (miles per gallon of fuel) ratio, leaving far behind competitors such as Toyota Prius. The developers estimate it is going to work at a rate of 106 mpg (2.65 liters of fuel / 100 km or about 38 km / 1 liter of fuel), more than twice Prius’ rate of consumption.

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