Vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor has unveiled its latest eco-friendly vehicle: the Blue2 (Blue squared) sedan-style fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powered by hydrogen.
Hyundai has also introduced its first gasoline-hybrid vehicle, the Sonata Hybrid, to its home market.
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Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers a stack power of 90kW (1.65kW/L) and fuel economy of 34.9km/l with eco-friendly features.
The Blue2 is equipped with low-resistance tires and alloy wheels, designed to improve aerodynamic performance, the company said. The model also features a welcome system which recognises the driver and an automatic opening door system.
The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Nu 2.0 Hybrid engine, a 6-speed hybrid automatic transmission and a 30kW hard type hybrid electric motor, it delivers a peak output of 191ps (engine: 150ps, electric motor: 41ps) and the best fuel economy in its class at 21.0km/l (All specifications limited to the Korean market).
The Sonata Hybrid differs from the gasoline model with its dynamic hexagonal grille, it also has an eco guide gauge on its cluster to help drivers build more economical driving habits.
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By GlobalDataThe company said that the Sonata Hybrid will go on a sale in the Korean market in the first half of 2011.
