EV suitable for everyday use convinces readers of trade magazine Auto Zeitung
Clear vote for the trailblazer in electric mobility: readers of Auto Zeitung have
awarded the Opel Ampera the “Green Mobility Trophy 2013” and named the
mid-size sedan the best electric vehicle. For the first time, the trade
magazine presented 134 models and engines from 34 brands as candidates
in seven categories. In the electric vehicle class the Opel Ampera beat
out 18 competitors to take the title. The 18,000 participating readers
put the two closest competitors – the Tesla Model S and BMW i3 – well
behind the Ampera. With the “Green Mobility Trophy” Auto Zeitung honors
models and propulsion concepts chosen by its readers that are
trendsetting in their class in terms of particularly eco-friendly use of
resources.
Since its introduction in 2011, the Opel Ampera has become a real
trophy collector. Its title highlights include “Car of the Year 2012”,
“World Green Car of the Year” and victories in the readers’ choice
awards from Auto Bild and Autoscout24.de.
“What customers expect from electric cars is clear: they want
technology that is more environmentally friendly while offering all the
benefits of conventional propulsion systems. The “Green Mobility Trophy”
is latest proof that we more than meet these expectations with the
Ampera,” says Andreas Marx, Director Marketing Opel Germany.
The Opel Ampera is the first electric vehicle that does not require
any changes in habit or attitude. A unique 16 kWh lithium-ion battery
pack feeds an advanced, 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.
In extended-range mode, which activates whenever the battery has
reached its minimum state of charge, power is seamlessly inverted to the
electric drive unit from a generator driven by a gasoline engine. This
enables a total driving range of more than 500 kilometers without
refueling. The Ampera’s electric propulsion system delivers instant
torque of 370 Nm that enables zero to 100 km/h acceleration in under 10
seconds and a top speed of 161 km/h.
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