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Sinautec's forty-one seat Ultracap Buses have been serving the Greater Shanghai area since 2006.

The bus is powered entirely by electricity, which is stored in ultracapacitors and batteries onboard. When the bus stops at passenger stops, the overhead charger quickly recharges the ultracapacitor onboard to allow the bus to go to its next destination. The Ultracap Bus has a top speed of 35 miles per hour and has a maximum range of 3.5 miles between charges. The bus is ideal for on-campus shuttles and municipal bus lines with short in-between-stop intervals.

When solar panels are placed on top of charging stations and surrounding building, Sinautec's Ultracapacitor Bus can be powered completely by the sun. The bus draws electric power from the charging station solar panels in sunny days, and from the electric grid in cloudy conditions. Ultracap Bus uses less than 20% the fuel cost of a conventional bus. Compared to a diesel engine bus, an Ultracap Bus can achieve a lifetime fuel saving of up to $200,000. The vehicle is noise free and generates no tailpipe pollution. Compare to a diesel bus, a Ultracap Bus can prevent over 100 tons of carbon-dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year.

Mercedes C-Class

The first generation C-Class was arguably the last 'over-engineered' Mercedes, so reliability and build quality are first rate.

It's also handsomely understated and supremely comfortable – and should remain so for many years to come.

C180 and C200 offer decent performance but we'd go for the refined, powerful and economical 220 CDI diesel. Make sure you opt for an automatic gearbox – the manual gearbox is agricultural and hill starts with a foot operated handbrake and a clutch are a black art. Older C-Classes are also prone to rust.

 

 

Citroen Xsara Picasso

After selling more than 270,000 units in the UK alone, Citroen UK decided early this year to stop production of the Xsara Picasso, which first went on sale in 2000.

Avoid the under-powered 1.6-litre petrol and opt for the more efficient diesels – the 1.6-litre HDI is capable of an impressive 60mpg. Make sure you check door seals and the sunroof for signs of leaks and listen out for any rattles and squeaks.

 

 

 

Ford Focus

he Ford Focus launched in the UK in 1998 and became an instant hit with buyers, never far from the top of the best-seller list. It's still one of the best in its class, with great drivability, practicality and timeless looks.

The Focus is hard to fault – it will easily accommodate five, has a durable cabin, clever layout and drives well. There's a huge range of trim levels and engines, including strong 1.8- and 2-litre petrols and frugal, refined and powerful TDCI diesel engines. There's a massive choice of used Focus at sensible prices, so it's possible to hold out for the ideal specification. It's got a great reliability record and low repair costs, but do be aware of suspension problems, especially on higher-mileage models.