Opel has presented its new Ampera model at the 2009 Geneva show, revealing a completely new model for the company. The biggest change is in Opel’s environmental outlook with the Ampera cutting CO2 emissions from 90-100 g/km of current models, to just 40.

This is not a step, but a jump into the future and hybrid models for Opel, even though the Ampera will not be available until 2011. Frank Weber from Opel, has also declared that the price has not been decided yet, but for this kind of innovation, we’re prepared to be patient.

The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle, with combined electric and small four cylinder petrol engine: a 1.4 litre, 100 hp. The fuel motor acts as a kind of generator, or range-extender, given the car a range of about 600 km. The lithium ion batteries can be re-charged with a normal 230V socket. Have a look at the official Opel Ampera pics below.

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