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Electric Hybrid, 09th October 2009
Electric and hybrid cars are continuing to dominate the
selection of vehicles which will be on display at the
2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
Suzuki have decided to join the party and intend to display
two different low-emission vehicles at the event.
The Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid is designed to suit drivers
who travel low mileages of around 12 miles (20km) every
day and is designed to be driven primarily on electric
power. It is fitted with a compact 660cc engine and equipped
with a generator to charge the lithium-ion battery if
capacity level drops. Further recharging when parked is
by means of a domestic plug socket. The type of petrol
engine used for the Hybrid is similar to that fitted to
Suzuki’s compact dimension and low tax ‘Kei’
cars in Japan.
Also on show will be the SX4 FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) which
combines a GM-sourced high performance fuel cell with
a Suzuki developed high pressure hydrogen tank and a light
and compact capacitor. The capacitor helps to promote
driving performance by recovering energy during braking
and using it to reduce fuel cell loading under acceleration.
The SX4 FCV is currently undergoing testing on public
roads in Japan.
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