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 (based on the Mk4 Polo) and Ibiza Ecomotive used 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 99 grammes of CO2 per kilometre (base model), or 102g/km with the higher specification trim package (with air conditioning, etc.).[3] Both figures are lower than the outgoing hybrid Toyota Prius'. The Ibiza has now moved on to use the new 1.2 L TDI engine.
The BlueMotion Golf Mk6 uses a new 1.6 L TDI engine, and Polo Mk5 uses a new 1.2 L TDI engine, which produces 87 to 90 grammes CO2 per kilometre.[5]
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[edit] 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 oxidising catalytic converters[3] help the fuel consumption and lower NOx levels. In the more modern incarnations there's also a start-stop system that halts and restarts the motor at brief stops.
- Transmission
- The last two gear ratios are longer than on standard TDI engine gearboxes.[2][3]
- Reduced rolling resistance
- Low-resistance tires and better aerodynamics through 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]
[edit] In Brazil
Currently BlueMotion in Brazil focuses only on reduced rolling resistance.
The Polo Bluemotion, the first model with the BlueMotion label in Brazil, uses the 1.6 flex (gasoline/alcohol) engine which is found in the other models. See Polo > Volkswagen Brazil (in portuguese)
[edit] See also
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- list of Volkswagen Group petrol engines
- list of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines
- list of discontinued Volkswagen Group diesel engines
- list of North American Volkswagen engines
- Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
- Suction Diesel Injection (SDI)
- ECOnetic Ford of Europe's similar branded low emissions range
[edit] References
- ^ "Case Studies - Volkswagen AG" (PDF). Origin Brand Consultants - Case Studies. OriginBranding.com. http://www.originbranding.com/portfolio-item/volkswagon-bluemotion/. 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.
- ^ English, Andrew. "Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Review". Daily Telegraph, web edition, 22nd February 2010. Telegraph Media Group Ltd. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/car-manufacturers/volkswagen/7241823/Volkswagen-Polo-BlueMotion-review.html. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
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