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"Second place is not enough for us"

Fernando Alonso wants the title

Ready to claim his first world title with Ferrari, says Fernando Alonso. The Spanish pilot emphasized that second place is not enough for them this year, while he pointed out that he still cannot know where the scoundrel is, like the other groups.

"There is no concern. There is a tendency from the Media to emphasize that Ferrari is having a bad testing season, or that the car is no good, because of some dark reason we don't know.

However, we are calm and continue to do our work on a steady basis. Actually after two tests, we still have a lot to learn in the final period.

Even on the last day we tried some new things, which were of interest. Therefore, after the Barcelona tests we will be better than after the Jerez circuit tests. We hope to arrive in Australia with a competitive car.", were Alonso's words, who then completed.

"I don't know if we will be the first ninth, we are working and it is difficult to know what situation each team is in. It's all speculation. The only thing that is certain is that this season will be better for both Ferrari and me, as second place is not enough for anyone", he added.

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DAKAR RALLY : The Greeks who crossed the desert...

It may be that the traditional Dakar rally has left Africa, due to fear of terrorist attacks and has been going on for two years (this year's race in progress) in Argentina and Chile (this year also in Peru), however race from Paris to Dakar, as a revival of the original struggle, done and just finished. The Greeks of Palaskas/Zachariou also participated in it, who arrived in Dakar after 13 days.

They finished 34th overall, 26in the T1 category and 7th in the class 1.1. This performance could have been better, if it weren't for the misfortune of New Year's Eve (stuck in the sand along with approx 20 vehicles for many hours) and if the crew had more desert experience.
He won the match, for one more time, the experienced Jean-Louis Schlesser, with the buggy vehicle he has designed!

Termination was not such an easy task after all. The initially good appearance was followed by the New Year's adventure. Then the winds made the desert in Mauritania very difficult. They were forced to make repairs under unimaginable conditions, with a lot of wind and sandstorm. In the 9th special, the ball carriers broke and were forced to continue with two "simple" ones, whom they "married" with the sophisticated ends. The road was very bad, to the point of running the risk of abandoning the service car!
Hopefully next year with more luck.

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Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid…

Text by Dimitris Bali

A few days ago I wrote that Volvo will start within it 2012 sales in Europe of its first V60 plug-in hybrid. It has a diesel engine and an electric motor that is charged from a socket.

However, the Swedish brand that innovates in many areas, will present in a few days at the Detroit International Auto Show, a prototype application – yet very close to becoming a production model – in an SUV body.

It will be the third brand, after Porsche which has a hybrid Cayenne, and BMW with the ActiveHybrid X6, which will have a hybrid SUV, as is the XC60, but this one will stand out because it will also charge from an outlet.

Innovation

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid has three operating modes. In Pure mode the vehicle only moves electrically with a range of approx 45 km. In Hybrid mode which is also the basic function of the vehicle, the petrol engine and the electric motor work together to offer normal driving pleasure with autonomy 960 km. – in this mode the average consumption is just 2,3 liters of petrol per 100 km. and carbon dioxide emissions 53 gr / km.

Not in Power mode, the arrangement of the joint operation of the two engines is such that it catapults the performances. The four-cylinder petrol engine of the 280 hp with torque 380 Nm, cooperates with their electric motor 70 hp with 200 Nm of torque, giving acceleration 6,1 sec. στα 0-100 km / h!

Briefly…

Recyclable parts, new engine, lighter and 35% more economical. Without conventional starter and voltage alternator. With complete starter and generator (ISG) which offers extra 45 hp on acceleration, while charging the battery under braking. The petrol engine drives the front axle and the electric motor drives the rear (four wheel drive).

The torque distribution on the two axles is adjusted with a switch. The battery is also at the back 12 kWh. It is fully charged from a 220V outlet 3,5 by Dimitra Papanastassopoulou is published by Dioptra Publications. If it is empty, in motion it is charged by the generator, by pressing the Save switch.

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WRC : Ostberg... 2012!

Mands Ostberg has renewed his collaboration with the Ford team for the next season. The Norwegian driver has been with the team since 2010, year he took part in two rounds.

However, this year started the year very strong, climbing the second step of the podium, in the opening match in the Sweden match. The 24-year-old driver finished in sixth place, winning 88 degrees.

«It is important to me that we continue the development, with a good program, a competitive car and with many chances to try for the best possible result», Ostberg said.

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Evergreen Opel…

The 1862, ο Adam Opel, he could not even imagine that his company would become one of the largest car manufacturers in Europe. Using his father's locksmith shop, in Risselheim, Germany, he built sewing machines and the 1886 bicycles, while by the middle of his decade ?20, was the world's largest manufacturer. Later he started building motorcycles and the 1899 cars, being the second oldest car manufacturer in Germany after Daimler-Benz.
CHRONIC STATIONS
The 1902, Opel presents the patented Lutzmann with engine 10/12 hp, and they follow the Doktorwagen (1909) and Puppchen (1914). In his decade 1920 launches Laubfrosch (tree frog) and Rakete (rocket). The 1924, was the first German car manufacturer to use an automated assembly line, launching missile tests at the same time. In fact, the 1928, the rocket-powered Opel breaks the speed record (238 km / h) on the Berlin Avus circuit. The 1929, the Opel-Sander RAK1 takes off from a square in Frankfurt. She was the first, albeit short, manned flight of a rocket-propelled vehicle.
NEW ERA
The 1929 a global economic crisis breaks out and Opel collaborates with the American giant General Motors. The 1935 surpasses them 100.000 units of annual production. The new Blitz truck and the famous Olympia stand out, the first German production model with a self-supporting body made of steel. The 1936 the history of compact models begins: from the first Kadett, up to the current Astra.
In short...The War put everything on hold. It just finished, the German economic miracle was associated with several Opels: Olympia, Olympia Record, Rekord P1 and Kapitan, but also Frigidaire home refrigerators. The 1962, opens a second factory in Bochum, while his decade ?60 many sports models are manufactured: Commodore, Manta and GT. The 1972 a front-wheel-drive Kadett is produced for the first time, and 1980 displays a full range of catalysts. Many safety systems follow and we arrive at today's electric Ampera (and with a gasoline engine for autonomy 500 km).
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Alonso chooses Sumi!

Once again Fernando Alonso did not hide his admiration for Michael Schumacher. The Spanish pilot emphasized that Sumi has nothing to prove, after seven World Championships.

In fact, Alonso mentioned that if he had to pick a driver to race against, whether the race was in karts, either with cars, he would choose the German pilot.

«Michael Schumacher is the champion for all of us, because we respect him as a driver who has won seven World titles. He is a pilot who has nothing to prove and who is always fast», were the words of the Ferrari driver.

Alonso did not fail to make his predictions, stressing that if Mercedes gives a competitive car to its pilots, then they will be able to claim victories.

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WRC : "Mythical Race"

Delighted to have the Monte Carlo Rally back on the WRC calendar for the 2012, said Sebastian Leb.
The eight-time World Champion described the asphalt race as legendary, which he has won five times.
"For sure Monte Carlo is a rally that I always like a lot. It is a tour that takes place in France in a very good atmosphere. It's a legendary rally and I think it's great that he's back in the championship, it was a little disappointing that it was pulled.
also, it is a home match for Daniel Elena as well, he is very happy", said the Alsatian guide.
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