2007 Frankfurt Motor Show - Opel Flextreme Premiere: Dynamic, Versatile and Less Than 40 G CO2/km

FRANKFURT, Germany--The speculation surrounding Opel’s surprise at the IAA is finally over: Flextreme is the name of the innovative, sporty monocab concept with a completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept. It was unveiled on Monday evening in the Bockenheimer Depot. E-Flex marks a milestone in the development of the electric car. The Flextreme travels 55 kilometers on electricity, however if required, it can cover up to 715 km without stopping thanks to its small turbo-diesel engine, which recharges the battery as needed. According to the European test cycle (ECE R101), this engine’s emissions are expected to be less than 40 g CO₂/km. Most commuters in Europe could travel everyday with the Flextreme without producing any CO₂ emissions. Opel also highlights others innovative solutions with the monocab concept car, such as rear-hinged back doors (FlexDoor^®), a large transparent roof and two tailgate doors that open from the side and swing upwards. The big surprise is the high-tech Segway electric personal transporters stowed beneath the FlexLoad^® cargo floor.