BlueMotion
BlueMotion is a tradename for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group with an emphasis on higher fuel efficiency.[1][2]
Volkswagen introduced the name in 2006 on the Mk4 Polo BlueMotion,[2][3] and in 2007 a version based on the current Passat was released. More recently, the technology has been used in SEAT's models like the SEAT Ibiza or the SEAT León under the name 'EcoMotive,[4] and in the Škoda Fabia and Superb, where the technology is called "GreenLine". BlueMotion versions of the Golf Mk5 and Touran were released in 2008. The name refers to Volkswagen Group's corporate colour, blue, with the word 'motion' added to denote mobility,[2] and echoes DaimlerChrysler's BlueTec.
The BlueMotion Polo and Ibiza Ecomotive use a special 1.4 L three cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine[3] which develops 59 kW (80 PS; 79 bhp) achieves 3.9 L/100 km (72 mpg-imp; 60 mpg-US)[2][3] while producing just 102 grams of CO² per kilometre.[3] Both figures are lower than the outgoing hybrid Toyota Prius'.
The BlueMotion Golf Mk6 and Polo Mk5 will use a new 1.6 L TDI engine, both achieving 3.8 L/100 km (74 mpg-imp; 62 mpg-US).
BlueMotion strategy
BlueMotion Volkswagens use existing technology to improve on the standard engine/vehicle.
Currently BlueMotion strategies focus on three areas of improvement:
- engine
- revised engine mapping, diesel particulate filters and oxydising catalytic converters[3] help the fuel consumption and lower NOx levels.
- transmission
- the last two gear ratios are longer than on standard Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engine gearboxes.[2][3]
- aerodynamics
- lowered suspension, redesigned spoilers, and additional enhancements underneath each car • so the air is better channelled giving less drag which produces better fuel consumption.[2][3]
Awards
In 2008, the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion 1 and the Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion were both nominated for the UK's WhatGreenCar.com Car of the Year Awards 2008,[5] with the Polo achieving the runners up spot, and was the highest-ranked supermini.
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References
- ^ "Case Studies - Volkswagen AG" (PDF). Origin Brand Consultants - Case Studies. OriginBranding.com. http://www.originbranding.com/case_studies/consumer/pdfs/vw_bluemotion.pdf. Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lean and Green: Volkswagen adding fuel-efficient BlueMotion versions to volume car lines". Automotive News Europe. AutoWeek.com. 3 April 2006. http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060404/FREE/60403015/1024/LATESTNEWS. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion - Volkswagen has given the green light to UK sales of its new Polo BlueMotion". Auto Express. Dennis Publishing Limited. 1 January 2007. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/204422/volkswagen_polo.html. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ "New SEAT EcoMotive range" (PDF). SEAT S.A.. SEAT.com. 1 September 2009. http://www.seat.com/static/su/com/SEAT/site/2009/ecomotive/downloads/PDF/Range_Leaflet_Ecomotive.pdf. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
- ^ "WhatGreenCar? Green Car of the Year 2008". What Green Car Limited. WhatGreenCar.com. 12 June 2008. http://www.whatgreencar.com/green-car-of-the-year-2008-short-list.php. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
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