Electric Vehicle again competing in alternative propulsion category
Opel is taking part in the international Rallye Monte-Carlo for the
second time with the Ampera EV. Following last year’s victory and three
more top 10 finishes, this year eight Ampera teams are participating to
defend the title for vehicles with alternative propulsion.
Organized by the Automobilclub Monaco, the “Rallye Monte-Carlo des Énergies Nouvelles” is taking place for the 14th time. It begins on March 21 in Annecy-le-Vieux, Clermont-Ferrand and Lugano, and ends three days later in Monaco. Due to a higher number of uniformity tests, this year focus on the vehicles’ driving efficiency is even stronger. The goal of the rallye is to cover a specified distance at a constant speed and with the lowest possible fuel consumption.
“The successes last year show the Ampera’s superiority over the
competition under extreme conditions as well as in everyday use,” says
Dr. Thomas Sedran, Management Board Member for Operations, Business Development & Corporate Strategies at Adam Opel AG. “We want to
drive this forward and once again reinforce our leading role in
alternative propulsion.”
In order to participate, vehicles may emit a maximum of 115 g/km CO2.
The overall standings are determined by a ratio of vehicle weight, CO2
emissions, fuel energy density and consumption. The “Rallye Monte-Carlo
des Énergies Nouvelles” is the oldest and most renowned motorsport event
for vehicles with alternative propulsion systems. The Automobilclub
Monaco has organized the event since 1995.
Opel is a pioneer and trendsetter in sustainable mobility with the
Ampera’s multi-award-winning concept. The Ampera is the first electric
car suitable for everyday use from a European automaker and the
best-selling electric sedan in Europe. A 16 kWh lithium-ion battery pack
feeds the 111 kW/150 hp electric drive unit to deliver between 40 and
80 km of pure electric operation with zero emissions – depending on
terrain, driving technique and temperature – when fully charged. For
longer distances, a gasoline engine serves as a generator to keep the
vehicle electrically powered. The Ampera’s electric propulsion system
provides instant torque of 370 Nm and enables zero to 100 km/h
acceleration in around nine seconds. The electronically limited maximum
speed is 161 km/h.
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