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Peugeot BB1 concept goes to the London Eye - click above for high-res image gallery

Peugeot has sent its BB1 electric car concept to British capital for a weekend visit. The BB1 was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September as a tiny lithium ion-powered city car. The concept uses a pair of rear hub motors for propulsion and Peugeot claims it will go 75 miles on a charge.

The city of London is a prime location for the use of electric vehicles since EVs are exempt from having to pay the congestion charges to get into the city center. The concept is being displayed in Covent Garden all weekend and an assortment of local celebrities have shown up to check it out. Peugeot has branded two dozen rickshaws with BB1 badge and is offering people free rides to see the concept.

Gallery: Peugeot BB1 concept visits London


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Peugeot BB1 heads to London for a visit originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot 3008 - Click above for high-res image gallery

Earlier this year, Peugeot announced that it would introduce its first production vehicle based on the new 3008 crossover in 2011. Peugeot will likely be the first automaker to introduce a light duty diesel hybrid using PSA's Hybrid4 through-the-road architecture. For this first application, Peugeot will stick with nickel metal hydride batteries and, if a report out of Japan is accurate, PSA will be sourcing its batteries from Sanyo, the same company that supplies batteries to Ford and Honda for their hybrid models. In addition to the 3008, PSA will also incorporate the Hybrid4 system into the upcoming Citroen DS5. The DS5 will likely make its debut next spring at the Geneva Motor Show and the hybrid will use the same diesel through-the-road setup.

Gallery: 2010 Peugeot 3008


Gallery: Peugeot Prologue HYmotion4


[Source: Nikkei via GreenCarCongress]

Peugeot to use Sanyo NiMH batteries in upcoming diesel hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot BB1 Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

After enduring some amount of scorn and ridicule at the recently held Frankfurt Motor Show, the bizarre (and we're being kind) BB1 concept from Peugeot hasn't quietly disappeared graciously from the scene never to be heard from again. Indeed, the geometrically-challenged electric has instead sought out the company of those who might actually enjoy its Pushmi-pullyu-ness and who may invite it to pull up a chair and have a baguette or something. Yes, we're talking France. (Relaxe, c'est une blague. J'aime beaucoup les Français. Vraiment!) The St-Honoré market in Paris to be exact.

We understand it may be hard to believe the 2.5 meter (8.2 foot) long city car would dare show its fascia in public again after the critical drubbing its quizzical styling received, but you don't have to take our word for it. The apparently emotionally-resilient auto was captured ferrying several fiscally-compensated actors about the City of Light in a reality-augmented video that we believe is meant to demonstrate the functionality of its trick interior as well as its, um, one-of-a-kind exterior. Does this mean it will someday go into production? We're willing to bet big bucks on "no." Hit the jump for all the BB1 action your stomach can handle.



[Source: Peugeot]

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Peugeot BB1 spotted in its natural habitat...France [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot Globule Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery


While Renault was busy bringing wacky - but real - concept cars to the Frankfurt Motor Show, the creative minds at Yanko Design, they of the recently discussed BMW BlueDynamics Land Yacht, were busy cooking up the shapeshifting Peugeot Globule. While the reason for the four interior pods to be able to move from train to square shape is mostly lost on us (are there that many narrow streets where the snake-like shape would be helpful?), the Globule looks cool enough that we'd want to see one in the real world.

Propulsion for this fantasy is provided by a centralized battery connected to electric motors in each of the four sections. A polymer coating with flexible head and tail lights rounds out the package. The biggest benefit to the blob car, designed by Ahmad Filiz, is that the pods can stack up to then park in a space that's only 130 cm x 130 cm. For bigger families, more pods can be added to the configuration. Pure fantasy, to be sure, but a tremendously unusual one.

Gallery: Peugeot Globule


[Source: Yanko Design]

Rendered fantasy: Peugeot Globule shapeshifting electric car originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot RCZ Hybrid4 concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

We knew Peugeot would be bringing the RCZ Hybrid4 to the Frankfurt Motor Show - along with a few other slick rides like the RCZ Sport Coupe - but now we finally have a fuller picture of the technical details of how this concept gets around.

Like the 3008 Hybrid4, the RCZ Hybrid4 uses a 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine to move the front wheels while a 37 bhp electric motor can move the rear wheels. The motor is powered by a 200V nickel metal hydride battery and helps the system achieve an overall 200 bhp. Peugeot says the RCZ Hybrid achieves an impressive 76.35 mpg, but doesn't give the scale. A number that's easier to compare with similar vehicles is the RCZ Hybrid's CO2 emissions: just 95 g/km. More details after the jump.

Gallery: Peugeot debuts at Frankfurt 2009


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Peugeot BB1 Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

If a scooter is too small, dangerous and uncovered for your tastes but you'd still like to have as minimal an impact on your surroundings as possible, Peugeot has just the concept car for you. Called the BB1, the French automaker says of its Frankfurt Motor Show-bound machine, "Its mother is a scooter. Its father is a car."

So, the unholy offspring of a mini two-wheeler and a city car would look something like a cartoon car that's straining to stop before smashing into a brick wall. Good to know. One thing is for certain: you won't mistake the Peugeot BB1 for anything else on the road. With its exaggerated forward-pitched stance and solar cell-covered glass bubble roof, this is one concept that stands apart from the rest of the crowd. As for what powers the BB1... well, we have no idea. Could be electric, gasoline or hybrid.

Amazingly, Peugeot has found a way to cram four human beings inside the BB1, and those occupants gain access to the cabin via a pair of reverse-hinged doors with mini roll-down windows. Driving the diminutive machine would surely be an experience, and the controls are more akin to those from a motorcycle than a car. See for yourself in our gallery below, and stay tuned for more details as the doors in Frankfurt officially swing open in the morning.



[Source: World Car Fans]

Frankfurt Preview: Peugeot mixes car with scooter to create the BB1 Concept originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot iOn EV - click above to enlarge

Peuegot has announced that the re-badged Mitsubishi iMiEV that will sell starting in 2010 will be called the iOn. The new iOn, which of course uses lithium ion batteries, follows a 1994 Peugeot electric vehicle concept of the same name. The new car will be available late next year and Peugeot has committed to offering the electric city car to both retail and fleet customers from day one. No pricing has been announced yet, although it will likely rely heavily on subsidies from European governments to make it affordable. The iMiEV that recently launched production in Japan is going for an eye-popping $47,000 before tax incentives (around $31,300 after incentives).

Peugeot will show the iOn next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mitsubishi has claimed the iMiEV has a range of 100 miles per charge, but that is based on the notoriously optimistic Japanese 10/15 driving cycle. Peugeot has dropped the range estimate to just 80 miles based on the somewhat more conservative NEDC test, although even that number is probably farther than most most real world users will get.

Gallery: Peugeot iOn EV


[Source: Peugeot]

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The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), which sanctions the 24 Hours of Le Mans and provides the basis for the rules used in the American Le Mans Series, has just published its rules changes for 2010. The updates for next year are mainly targeted at tightening competition while maintaining series stability. Because sports car racing, unlike many other forms, allows an array of very different machines with different powertrains, the rules have to provide some means of equivalency to provide an even playing field.

To that end, the ACO is again making some adjustments to the rules for the diesel-powered cars that have dominated Le Mans for the past four years. Next year, the diesels from Peugeot and Audi (and anyone else who might opt to run one) will have to carry an extra 30 kg of ballast relative to gas-powered cars, bringing their minimum weight to 930 kg. Since power output is in part a function of how much air gets into the engine, the air restrictors for diesels will be reduced 2.1 percent in size and maximum turbo boost is being cut from 2.75 BAR to 2.59 BAR. Conversely, gas engines get 5 percent larger restrictors. The rules don't specifically say anything about hybrids at this point because ACO is still letting those cars run unclassified until some performance data is accumulated.

[Source: Automobile Club de l'Ouest]

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ACO reveals 2010 Le Mans rules, diesels get more weight, less air originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot RCZ HYBrid4 concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

The Frankfurt Motor Show next month will be a busy place for Peugeot, as the French automaker plans to unveil two new production models plus its first production hybrid along with a gas-electric concept vehicle. The 5008 minivan and RCZ sport coupe are both making their first public appearances as production models, and a second version of the RCZ will also be on display equipped with Peugeot's new HYBrid4 powertrain. HYBrid4 is a parallel through-the-road hybrid system that utilizes a conventional internal combustion powertrain that powers one end.

A battery and electric motor reside at the opposite end. In both the RCZ and 3008 crossover, the electric drive is at the rear axle. The system allows the vehicle to have on-demand all-wheel drive and can operate in internal combustion, EV or blended modes. The advantage of splitting the powertrains it vastly reduces mechanical complexity compared to power split systems like those from Toyota and Ford. There currently aren't any production plans for the RCZ hybrid, although that could easily change.

The 3008 HYBrid4 is scheduled to launch in early 2011 and may well be the first diesel hybrid light duty vehicle on the road. The 3008 crossover is projected to have CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km while the RCZ would cut that to just 95 g/km.

The conventional gas-powered RCZ coupe debuts next spring with a 200 horsepower, 1.6-liter four cylinder. Meanwhile, the 5008 will join Chrysler's minivans in being shown with an available in-car WIFI hot-spot.

Gallery: Peugeot debuts at Frankfurt 2009


[Source: Peugeot]

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BMW and PSA share a couple powertrains: The diesel Minis have the 1.6 HDi developed by PSA, while the 1.4- and 1.6-liter gasoline engines were co-developed with BMW. However, BMW chief exec Norbert Reithofer has confirmed in the Financial Times that the two European automakers could begin sharing not just powertrains, but platforms as well - specifically with Mini. From here, we can speculate that the DS3 could form the underpinnings of a forthcoming Mini SUV? Perhaps a new Peugeot 207 John Cooper Works? Whatever happens, it won't be a new German-French auto alliance.

[Source Pistonheads via Le Blog Auto]

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Sometimes you don't need to own a car. Sometimes you don't have the room to store a motorbike or even a bicycle. Sometimes, you need a bit of extra storage space on a family trip. While there are plenty of services where you can rent mobility solutions like these, Peugeot has launched a new integrated solution called Mu by Peugeot. Mu allows users to rent vehicles and accessories using a card loaded up with units (5 units = €1). Vehicles available include a bicycle, a 50 cm3 or 125 cm3 scooter, a leisure vehicle (207 CC, 308 CC), "regular" cars and a large variety of car accessories.

Mu by Peugeot works a bit like a prepaid cell phone: you top up the card and then use the card to pay for the rentals: driving a Peugeot 207 for the day costs 280 units (€56), a scooter is a bit less at 200 units (€40 for the day). As with many membership cards, Mu by Peugeot also offers prizes and member advantages.

[Source: Peugeot]

Mu by Peugeot: renting mobility by the unit originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot has confirmed that for the second year in a row it will be sending its 908 HDi prototypes to Atlanta in September for the Petit Le Mans. Peugeot will be looking to follow up their victory at Le Mans last June with their first win at the ALMS flagship race. In France, Peugeot had a resounding victory over Audi's new R15 TDIs but, so far, the biggest competition in Atlanta will be the LMP1 Acuras. Peugeot will be bringing two of the 908s to Georgia for the race that, along with Sebring, is increasingly becoming known as a warm-up for the 24-hour race in France.

There have been repeated rumors that the R15s would return to the U.S. for the final two races at Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca for several months. We checked with Audi Motorsports spokeswoman Eva-Maria Veith and she told us, "There is no decision made about any more races with the Audi R15 TDI this year. I hope that we will know more in the near future." Hopefully an official commitment from Peugeot will prompt Audi to try and avenge their loss in France.

[Source: American Le Mans Series]

The Peugeots are coming to Petit Le Mans! now about those Audis... originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2009 Peugeot 207 Economique - Click above for high-res image gallery

Peugeot has launched a new version of its popular 207 supermini that emits just 99 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Called Economique or Economique+, depending on options, the new model uses a 90hp version of PSA's 1.6-liter HDi, Euro V-compliant diesel engine and can be ordered in 3 or 5-door versions. The Economique gets 61.9 mpg U.S. on the EU combined cycle (3.8 l/100 km). To achieve this, the 207 Economique gets an improved engine management software and the addition of an EGR heat exchanger to cool the re-injected exhaust gases. The 5-speed manual gearbox includes a higher final drive ratio than the standard 207 to reduce the rpm at highway speeds. This model also improves aerodynamics to a drag coefficient of 0.274, down from 0.30 for the standard model, and uses Michelin's new very low rolling resistance tires. The Economique almost reaches the CO2 emissions levels of the Seat Ibiza Ecomotive: 98 g/km. Prices start at £12,995.00 in the UK. Full press release after the jump.

Gallery: Peugeot 207 Economique


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Peugeot launches 207 model with CO2 emissions under 100g/km originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot HYmotion 3 - Click above for high-res image gallery

According to a report on French site ConsoGlobe, Peugeot is slated to put its HYmotion 3 leaning three-wheeler into production before the end of 2010. Thanks to its twin electric motors (one for each wheel up front) and diminutive 125cc single-cylinder four-stroke powerplant, the hybrid scooter is expected to score an impressive 117 mpg U.S. (141 mpg Imperial, or 2 liters per 100 kilometers) with carbon emissions of just 47 g/km.

Intriguingly, the HYmotion 3 should closely follow the Piaggio MP3 Hybrid to market. While both machines use a similar leaning three-wheeled design, the Italian machine differs in that only the rear wheel is powered by both the electric motor and gas-powered engine. Plus, the Peugeot features a partially enclosed design for superior weather protection. So far, we have no indication that the HYmotion 3 will make it Stateside or what it may cost in Europe.

Gallery: Peugeot HYmotion3 Compressor Concept


[Source: ConsoGlobe via Bikes in the Fast Lane]

Peugeot Hymotion hybrid scooter scheduled for 2010 production originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi i MiEV - Click above for high-res image gallery

PSA, the parent company of Peugeot and Citroën, this morning denied a report that came out in the Japanese Nikkei business newspaper about a new tie-up with Mitsubishi. The paper had reported that PSA and Mitsubishi would be collaborating on plug-in hybrid vehicles. The two automakers are working together on battery EVs with Mitsubishi supplying a version of its iMiEV to the French company, along with lithium ion batteries for other applications.

However, PSA says that it is developing its own plug-in hybrid technology. This is likely to be based on its Hybrid4 through the road hybrid system that debuted last fall at the Paris Motor Show. This system uses a conventional gas or diesel powertrain driving one axle with an electric motor driving the other. It is mechanically simpler than a power split hybrid and easier to implement. Mitsubishi is also working on its own plug-in hybrid system targeted for a 2013 release.

Gallery: i MiEV


[Source: Reuters]

REPORT: PSA says it's not working with Mitsubishi on plug-in hybrids originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peugeot 407 Coupe - click above for high res image gallery

Peugeot's involvement with running diesel-powered race cars the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the past three years (including this year's victory) appears to be paying off on the street. The French automaker has just announced a pair of upgraded diesel engines for its 407 coupe that will be available starting this fall. Anchoring the lineup is a 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel putting out 163 hp and 251 lb-ft of torque. The diesel four gets a combined cycle rating of 43.6 mpg (U.S.) on the EU cycle and CO2 emissions of 140 g/km.

The premium V6 diesel has a displacement of 3.0-liters and, at 241 hp, is apparently the most powerful production vehicle Peugeot has ever built. As expected from a diesel, the torque output is an ample 332 lb-ft at just 1,600 rpm. The new V6 replaces an older 2.7-liter V6 and increases power by 18 percent while cutting fuel consumption by 15 percent to 32.7 mpg (U.S.) on the EU combined cycle.

Gallery: 2010 Peugeot 407 Coupe


[Source: Peugeot]

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Peugeot adds more power, reduces emission with new diesel engine in 407 Coupe originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At this weekend's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Peugeot 908 HDi finally broke Audi's decade long stranglehold on the endurance classic. For the past two years, Peugeot had clearly had the speed advantage over the Audi R10 TDI but the team failed to keep the cars running reliably enough to beat the more reliable and fuel-efficient Germans. This year, Audi - expecting Peugeot to up their game - introduced an all-new and faster car, the R15 TDI that won at Sebring in March. Unfortunately, the R15 hasn't run in a race since then, and when they arrived in France they didn't have either the speed of the Peugeots or the trouble-free run of past years. One of the three Audi's crashed early in the race while the others both had difficulties during the remaining 24 hours. The #9 908 of Marc Gene, David Brabham & Alexander Wurz ran largely trouble free all day and night to take the victory a lap ahead of the #8 Peugeot of Sébastien Bourdais, Franck Montagny & Stéphane Sarrazin. The lone competitive Audi of last years winners, McNish, Capello and Kristensen was 6 laps down in third place. The third Peugeot finished 6th overall and followed its sister cars across the line on Sunday afternoon.

Diesels finish 1,2,3 again at 24 Hours of Le Mans! originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've known for several months now that Peugeot would be selling a re-badged version of the Mitsubishi iMiEV in Europe in a couple of years. What we haven't seen is the car itself. We still haven't, but AutoExpress has taken a crack at rendering what it might look like. Overall, their imagined car doesn't look much different from the existing Mitsubishi aside from the front of the car. Given the limited real estate on the front of the iMiEV, there isn't a lot of latitude for change. The huge headlight clusters of recent Peugeots obviously don't fit, but the lion definitely sits front and center. Like the Japanese-branded version, a 64 hp electric motor drives the rear wheels and the lithium ion batteries sit under the seats for a 100-mile range. The Peugeot should hit the streets in about two years when the left hand drive version of the iMiEV is ready for markets outside of Japan and the UK.

[Source: AutoExpress]

Rendered speculation: Peugeot 008, French iMiEV originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 29 May 2009 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Europe's crash testing authority, Euro NCAP, has published a series of new tests that includes the latest small and fuel efficient models offered there. The top scorers in the small car segment, with five star results, were the Honda Jazz, Hyundai i20 and Kia Soul. The Audi Q5 and the Peugeot 3008 also scored the maximum in their category. What Michiel van Ratingen, Secretary General of Euro NCAP, said that the findings should help combat the false feeling that only large cars are safe: "Many claim that the weight and size of a car is the only criteria for safety. We believe that there are other aspects of safety that are just as important. The smaller cars we tested whose results are released today show that size should not stand in the way of all-round safety," he said.

[Source: Euro NCAP]

Euro NCAP finds small cars offer plenty of protection originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Thu, 28 May 2009 19:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click on image for a complete gallery of the Citroën Hypnos

Imagine combining the highway mileage and torque that diesel engines get with the benefits of a hybrid in city traffic. This is a dream combination, and PSA is one automaker that is closes to blending these two technologies (see the HyBrid4 at Peugeot, for instance). Recently, The Times had the chance to test the prototype Citroën Hypnos. Their take, it's an interesting blend in a true prototype vehicle.

First, the technical sheet: the Hypnos uses a 2-liter diesel to generate 200hp and gets an additional 50hp from an electric motor powering the rear wheels. The concept gets 62.7 mpg (Imperial, 52 mpg U.S. or 4.5l/100km) and produces CO2 emissions under 120g/km. Those are compact car numbers but the Hypnos is no small ride. The drivers enjoyed the Prius- or RX400h-like noise and pollution free segments of city driving as well as the torquey response from the diesel engine once the ICE was ignited. On the other hand, since diesels are noisier than petrol engines, the contrast between the electric and the ICE modes was more pronounced.

This powertrain will likelyfind its way to the market: it will be first installed in the Peugeot 3008 crossover and the recently launched upscale Citroën DS series in 2011. Smaller versions of this powertrain are also in the works and will surely make it in the brand's workhorses, the Citroën C3 and C4 and the Peugeot 308 and 407.

Gallery: Paris 2008: Citroen Hypnos


[Source: Times online]

Citroën Hypnos test drive: diesel hybrid concept car's got a lot to love originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 08 May 2009 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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