Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.
Hyundai has showcased its first ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Blue-Will, at the Detroit Auto Show. The four-seat sedan concept will offer an electric-only driving range of up to 40 miles on a single charge and its fuel economy will be more than 100mpg.
The Blue-Will concept will feature a panoramic glass room, equipped with solar cells that recharge the vehicle’s onboard batteries on the move. Moreover, a thermal generator converts hot exhaust gases into electricity when the vehicle is being powered by its gas engine.
The Blue-Will concept is powered by an all-aluminum 152hp GDI 1.6-liter engine and a 100KW electric motor that is at the heart of Hyundai’s proprietary parallel hybrid drive architecture. To reduce the weight of this green ride, the vehicle makes use of advanced materials such as carbon-fiber reinforced plastics and nano composites have been applied to the side sills, moldings and fenders.
Via: AutoBlog
