Chery to debut A5 hybrid models at Olympics

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In April, it was revealed that Chinese carmaker Chery would be supplying some fifty vehicles for use during the Olympic games, including the company′s first hybrid model. There are two such hybrid models, both based on the automaker’s A5 sedan. The A5 BSG is a simpler design featuring a twelve volt Belt Starter-Generator attached to the standard model′s 1.6-liter four cylinder engine. The BSG features stop/start capability and is said to offer up to a 10-percent fuel economy improvement in urban driving. The more advanced A5 ISG uses a smaller 1.3-liter engine along with a 12 kW, crankshaft-mounted 151-volt Integrated Starter-Generator system which is said to offer a 15-percent improvement in fuel consumption.

Pictures indicate that the larger battery pack of the A5 ISG model is located in the trunk and is attached to the back of the rear seat. These two hybrids were developed with the assistance of Ricardo and are expected to go on sale shortly after the Olympic Games are complete.

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