The Opel Flextreme Concept marks a milestone in the development of the electric car. With its completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept, commuters in Europe can travel everyday without producing any CO2 emissions. After traveling 55 kilometers, the car only requires a relatively short charge from a mains outlet. Yet, optionally, the Flextreme has the power to travel up to 715 km without the need to recharge or refuel, thanks to its small turbo-diesel engine, which according to the European test cycle (ECE R101) has emissions of fewer than 40 g CO2/km. The dynamic IAA monocab coupé concept highlights other innovative solutions such as the FlexLoad® load floor with electric personal transporters.
The Opel Flextreme uses GM's E-Flex architecture, exemplifying the company's strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and the automobile's dependency on oil, thereby contributing to global energy diversification. Its electric motor takes its power from a large lithium-ion battery. A difference to conventional hybrid propulsion systems is that the E-Flex system's 1.3-liter diesel engine is solely on board to produce additional electricity to charge the battery and provide a greater operating range. The engine always runs at its optimal rpm range with controls that regulate the combustion process, further decreasing the vehicle's emissions.
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