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Peugeot's Electric I0n Wins Another Award

Special to TAG-IT News Agency

LONDON - Peugeot's latest generation electric vehicle, the Peugeot i0n has won the 2010 Grnes Lenkrad ("Green Steering Wheel") award in Germany.

The Peugeot i0n was chosen over twenty other low emission vehicles, short listed for their low environmental impact, and makes it the third award the car has won in Germany this year.

The Grnes Lenkrad, introduced in 2007, is dedicated to environmental initiatives. It forms part of the prestigious Goldenes Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) motoring honors that have been awarded for 34 years by Germany's Axel Springer press organization. This latest award follows on from the ko Globe and eCar Tec awards presented earlier this year.

The shortlist for the Green Steering Wheel award is compiled with votes from readers of Auto Bild, sister magazine to the UK's Auto Express, and Bild am Sonntag, the Sunday edition of the best-selling newspaper in Europe.

Readers chose vehicles, concepts and technologies that stand out for their potential to reduce the car's environmental footprint.

An international jury of automobile and environmental experts, sponsored by the Federal Environment Minister, then chose the winner from the five finalists, settling on the Peugeot iOn for 2010.

The trophy was presented to Jean-Marc Gales, Vice President, Brands PSA Peugeot Citron: "We are very proud to have won the Grnes Lenkrad, which recognizes Peugeot's expertise and commitment to developing automotive emission reduction technology. The Diesel Particulate Filter (FAP) introduced in 2000, the all electric Peugeot i0n this year and Hybrid4 Diesel Hybrid technology, a world first when it is launched next year are all examples of this commitment.

On sale in the UK from January 2011 the Peugeot iOn is the first new generation electric vehicle launched in Europe. It has a range of 93 miles and due to its length of 3.48m is easy to drive and has high comfort and safety standards.

The Peugeot iOn has a potential range of 93 miles, thanks to its well balanced combination of Lithium-ion battery pack, energy management system and optimized energy recovery during deceleration and braking.

The iOn can be fully recharged from a standard domestic socket in six hours. A quick charge using a special charging unit provides a 50 per cent charge in just fifteen minutes, or 80 per cent in thirty minutes.

The iOn does not compromise on safety. With a strong body structure, six air bags, ESP, electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) and emergency brake assist (EBA) all as standard, it achieves a four star EuroNcap safety rating.

European electric vehicle market is expected to grow gradually, representing 4% to 5% of the total European Market by the year 2020. iOn production will mirror this growth pattern, rising gradually to a projected total of 50,000 by 2015.

Peugeot and electric vehicles: Peugeot has a long history in the production of electric vehicles as it launched it first vehicle in 1941, the three wheeled VLV. In 1995 it launched what is still the best selling electric vehicle, the Peugeot 106 electric. Now with the introduction of the Peugeot iOn, Peugeot will further strengthen its position as the leading producer of electric vehicles.