Friday, April 1, 2011

Hyundai unveils next-gen FCEV sedan concept Blue2 at Seoul Motor Show

South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the Blue2 concept vehicle, the company’s first sedan-style hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), at the Seoul Motor Show. The automaker also introduced its first gasoline-hybrid vehicle, the Sonata Hybrid, to its home market.

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The Blue2 FCEV concept. Click to enlarge.

The Blue2 (code-named HND-6) is a mid-size FCEV which Hyundai says shows a blueprint for future sedans. Aiming at gaining early leadership of the FCEV market, Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers a stack power of 90 kW (1.65 kW/L) and fuel economy of 34.9 km/L.

Blue2 is also equipped with low-resistance tires and alloy wheels which are designed to improve aerodynamic performance, while the car’s interior design encompasses a futuristic look by using eco-friendly new materials.

Hyundai’s concept keywords for the exterior design are “Intersected Flow”.



Source: Green Car Congress

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