Malaysian carmaker Proton unremitting effort in order to become one of the elite car manufacturers in Asia. After some time ago showing off a line of concept cars with the theme of Malay hero, now Proton again kicked off the automotive world by showing one more newest concept car, titled EMAS.
EMAS is a city car concept cars in collaboration with Lotus Proton which has been ready to enter the production line and is planned to enter the Asian market in 2013.
Dany Bahar, CEO of Lotus reveals a little plan of cooperation between Lotus and Proton as well as a manufacturer whose name has not been mentioned again. This plan will specifically cater consumers in Asia.
Lotus will present products in the premium sports car segment. Meanwhile, another car manufacturer that has not been named, it will make a standard car for the European market. The issue of who the manufacturer is another Nissan through its V-model platform.
And if this issue is true then this is good news that the third joint manufacturer can successfully develop and produce this city car.
City car concept is of course to give good news because it brings green technology. While this is not yet a certainty the name of the production version later. He also said the production version may be slightly different from the concept version and will still take the critical elements of the concept and put into production versions.
Proton management will present at the Geneva Auto Show by displaying three models namely the standard EMAS, Country and Emas3. The third model brings environmentally friendly engines. EMAS name itself stands for Advance Eco Mobility Solutions and of course means "EMASen" literally wither.
Cars EMAS 5-door offered in the form berpenumpang four people, while the EMAS Country is a 3 door version berpenumpang 5.
Drive system borrowed from the Lotus Evora EMAS 414E concept and hybrid electric motor powered by Lithium-Ion battery is placed in position behind the car and in between a double-layered floor of the car.
Electric motors drive the rear wheels. Results EMAS hybrid engine power is estimated 101 hp and a maximum of 280 Nm.Namun bertorsi Proton or Lotus has not itemize the estimated selling price in the Asian market. (yudha).

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