Philadelphia Auto Show – Going Green

Green Machines on Display at 2009 Philadelphia International Auto Show
–An array of green technology to be featured at the event–
Guests of the 2009 Philadelphia International Auto Show can expect to see the latest in hybrid, clean diesel and hydrogen fuel cell technology when they visit the event between January 31 – February 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

“Now more than ever before are alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies vital to the automotive industry,” said Joe Magarity, chairman of the 2009 Philadelphia International Auto Show and president of Magarity Chevrolet.  “This year’s Auto Show will be an important educational tool for consumers interested in learning about the latest developments in this vehicle segment.”

The following vehicles in this category will be on display at the show:

2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedan
·         41 MPG City, 33 MPG Highway
·         Voice-Activated Navigation
·         Blind Spot Information System
·         2.5-liter engine, 175 hp
·         Electronic Stability Control
·         Hybrid Energy Flow Display
·         SmartGauge with EcoGuide

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan
·         30 MPH City, 40 MPG Highway
·         2.0L four-cylinder turbocharged clean diesel engine
·         Direct injection 140 hp with 236 lb-ft of torque
·         Multi-Functional Indicator
·         Next Generation RNS510 Navigation System
·         Electronic Brake-pressure distribution
·         Break Pad Wear Indicator

Jeep Renegade Concept
·         Achieves 110 MPG
·         Sporty two-seater with stand-alone, cut-down windshield and doors
·         Combines a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack with  a small-displacement (1.5-liter, three-cylinder) BLUETEC diesel engine
·         Rubber-clad headlamps and tail lamps with one-piece molded soy-based foam seats and doors
·         Wireless interior is designed to be hosed down; features a drain in the floor
·         Suited for the all-weather fun of dune-surfing or rock-crawling

2009 Chevrolet Silverado Two-Mode Hybrid Pickup
21 MPG City, 22 MPG Highway
6.0-liter V-8 engine  with 332 hp
·         In first mode, vehicle can operate in electric power, engine power, or any combination of electric and engine power
·         When operating with electric power, provides efficiency of a full hybrid system
·         Second mode provides electric assist in addition to four-cylinder or full eight-cylinder power when conditions demand it

2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell
·         Produces zero emissions other than water vapor
·         Electric motor traction system will provide the vehicle with instantaneous torque, smooth acceleration and quiet performance, with the ability to reach a top speed of 100 mph
·         OnStar Navigation and Electronic Stability Control System
·         Front and roof rail side-impact air bags with four-wheel ABS

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan
·         33 MPG City, 40 MPH Highway
·         2.4-liter four-cylinder Hybrid Engine with 147 hp and 138 lb-ft of torque
·         Standard Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control
·         Standard High Solar Energy-Absorbing glass
·         Available auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
·         Rear-seat Child Restraint System

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Sedan
·         26 MPG City, 33 MPG Highway
·         ECOTEC 2.4-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine with Variable Valve Timing
·         Hybrid Propulsion Electric System
·         Special instrument cluster
·         OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
·         StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control

2009 Cadillac Escalade Two-Mode Hybrid SUV
·         20 MPG City, 21 MPG Highway
·         Auto Stop shuts off engine power to conserve fuel at lights, in traffic, etc.
·         Electric Mode powers engine at low speeds with 300 V battery pack
·         Regenerative Braking Technology
·         332 hp V-8 engine, 367 lb-ft of torque

2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid SUV
·         20 MPG City, 22 MPG Highway
·         Two-mode system with 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine
·         400 horsepower and 380 lb-ft. of torque
·         Hybrid Energy Center with Regenerative Braking
·         Available uconnect system includes music, GPS, phone and studios
·         Seats up to eight people or offers 102.4 cubic feet of cargo space

2009 Toyota Prius
·         48 MPG City, 45 MPG Highway
·         Multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence
·         Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
·         76 hp (gas engine), 67 hp (electric motor)
·         High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
·         Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission

About the Philadelphia International Auto Show
The 2009 Philadelphia International Auto Show, produced and owned by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center January 31 – February 8.   This year’s event will have hundreds of vehicles from approximately 40 different manufacturers.  Highlights include a variety of concept, classic, luxury, pre-production and exotic models.  Ticket pricing is as follows:

“E-ticket” prices are:
$10.00 for adults (ages 13 and older) valid any show day
$6.00 for children (ages 7-12) valid any show day
Free for children 6 and under

Box office admission is:
$12.00 for adults (ages 13 and older) on weekends
$10.00 for adults on weekdays
$6.00 for children (ages 7-12) on weekends and weekdays
Free for children 6 and under
Senior citizens (age 62 and over) receive a special admission price of $6.00 on weekdays only.

For more information, please visit www.phillyautoshow.com.