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The Citroen Aircross Concept Features a Compressed Air Powertrain

— April 10, 2015 — Autos
The Citroen Aircross Concept keeps alive Citroen's recent tradition of giving due importance to air, whether it's compressed air in a powertrain or air-channeling aerodynamic upgrades. This new concept does a great job highlight new communication technologies as well as unique interior design and entertainment options.

The Citroen Aircross Concept is powered by a hybrid system that brings together a 70-kW rear electric motor with a 160-kW THP engine. The plug-in powertrain offers all-electric driving with a range of 50 km. The setup allows the vehicle to zoom from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. It's also fuel efficient, offering 138 miles per gallon.

This vehicle goes to show that performance doesn't need to be sacrificed in eco-friendly vehicles, which bodes well for the industry and the environment at large.

Trend Themes

  1. Compressed Air Powertrain — Exploring the use of compressed air as a powertrain in vehicles offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
  2. Hybrid Powertrain — The combination of electric and traditional combustion engines in a hybrid powertrain presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry.
  3. Fuel Efficiency — Improving fuel efficiency in vehicles presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automotive industry and helps to address the environmental impact of transportation.

Industry Implications

  1. Automotive — The automotive industry can leverage compressed air powertrains and hybrid powertrains to create environmentally friendly and high-performance vehicles.
  2. Renewable Energy — The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities in supplying energy for electric and hybrid vehicles to support their widespread adoption.
  3. Transportation — The transportation industry can benefit from implementing fuel-efficient technologies to reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.
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