Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

In order to keep pace with global trends, the South Korean company Hyundai also introduced a hybrid model in its product range which will hit the market this year. Sonata Hybrid made its debut exhibition in New York, which opened to visitors on April 2. Sedan will face in direct confrontation with hybrid Ford Fusion, Lexus HS 250h, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. The hybrid car is equipped with 2.4-liter gasoline engine with a power 169k.s. and a maximum torque of 211Nm. and with an electric motor supplying additional 40 h.p. Gearbox did a six-speed automatic. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is weighing just 1290 kg. Which contributes to low average fuel consumption of 6.4l/100km mileage. The car can move in and fully electric mode, if the speed does not exceed 100 km/h. Compared with the standard Sonata, hybrid boasts improved aerodynamics achieved by replacing certain components, new wheels and tires with low rolling resistance.

Over the past few years almost no major motor show runs for which South Korean company Kia can not prepare an impressive futuristic concept. On the ongoing showroom in Chicago, Kia demonstrates its ambition to create vehicles with mileage exceeding the maximum and minimum environmental impact, through conceptual coupe Ray. As already mentioned, when Koreans issued a teaser of Ray, the car is a work of American design center of the company as its base is used sedan Forte. Kia Ray is equipped with hybrid technology consisting of a 1.4 GDI engine (153 h.p.), electric (105 h.p.) and a set of lithium-ion batteries. Powered by internal combustion engine is transmitted to the front wheels through the CVT continuously variable transmission, and this unit from the wall – to the rear landing gear. Conceptual compartment may use as each engine individually and both together. By Kia quick to boast that the vehicle traveling over 80 km electric objectives 1 and about 200 kilometers. in combination, without having to recharge. The most striking throughout the car, however, is its average fuel consumption of 1.2l/100km run.

Lancer Evolution XI will be hybrid

Motor Trend American edition came out with information that the next generation Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will use a hybrid powertrain technology. According to the publication, Lancer Evolution XI will have a small electric motor, which will replace the turbine, combined with the expected output of internal combustion engine and electric is 350 h.p. From Motor Trend also argue that the hybrid system will be similar to the concept Mitsubishi PX-MiEV, debuted at the recent exhibition in Tokyo, but the 1.6-liter petrol engine will be replaced by an improved version of our familiar 2.0-liter this Lancer Evolution. An interesting feature of this hybrid technology is that it works only when the internal combustion engine, it drives the front wheels, and when they include electrical, he in turn transmit power to the rear. Thus, in extreme situations, the driver can rely on the mode 4×4. Sources from Mitsubishi said the car will be a measured distance in pure electric mode, and despite the removal of the turbine, the dynamics of the car will be maintained and even improved.

Toyota with new hybrid concept

Toyota present the exhibition in Detroit new conceptual development, FT-CH, which is the work of the company’s design studio in France, and aims to attract the interest of younger customers. The car is very compact dimensions (length 3 895 mm, Width 1 695 mm and height of 1 400 mm) Approaching him to those of model Yaris. Toyota currently do not report on what the technical indicators and dynamic concept. The company has not yet approved the start of series production, it is expected that the decision be taken in the coming months. FT-CH probability to appear on the market is very large, given that the Japanese are planning to introduce 8 entirely new hybrid models over the next few years. If the concept FT-CH has been approved for production, it is likely that sales of its serial version to launch as early as 2011.
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Suzuki presented hybrid SX4

After a showroom in Tokyo in October was presented hydrogen Suzuki SX4 FCV, now the Japanese company has prepared a hybrid version of the model, which made a debut exhibition in New Delhi. This time the car is the work of the Indian division of the company, Maruti Suzuki, as has been developed with the support of local government programs and are likely to enter mass production by 2015. SX4 Hybrid is based on the sedan version of the model, but have made some changes to the bodywork, as the most significant is another cover, which is a transparent panel to see the internal combustion engine. Hybrid vehicle system consists of 1.2-liter petrol engine, 50-kilovatov electric motor and a set of lithium-ion batteries, and is combined with semi-automatic transmission, transmitting drive to the rear wheels. Revealed by Suzuki, SX4 Hybrid that can run and full of electricity.

The new concept Subaru Hybrid Tourer

Subaru spread of some pictures and information about their new concept car Hybrid Tourer. It will be presented at the exhibition in Tokyo, which will be held this month. The car is driven a total of 3 engine – an internal combustion engine and two electric motors. The internal combustion engine is a 2-liter four-cylinder, type “Boxer” and is equipped with a turbo. Situated across. The model is equipped with a continuously variable gearbox Lineartronis. Under the hood of the car is located an electric motor. He has a power 10 kW and is used primarily as a generator that charges the battery. Its activity is combined with that of the motor, mounted at the rear of the car and used at lower speeds. Set is a modern lithium-ion batteries used also STELLA electric car of Subaru, which began sales this summer in Japan. Bodywork of the car features enough space for passengers and ensure the necessary comfort. Using multiple glass in formulating the design of the car creates a feeling of riding more contact with the outside world. Part of the dashboard can be adjusted in height. The seats are upholstered in high-quality leather and fitted with ventilation function.

Peugeot presented the hybrid versions of 3008 and RCZ

Besides all the new model RCZ, of the Peugeot stand at Frankfurt will be exposed and its conceptual hybrid version and a compact crossover in 3008. Interest in both cars is that their hybrid systems are not composed of petrol and electric motor, and of diesel and electric. As we know, the use of diesel units in Europe is widespread and in some countries they occupy to 60 percent market share. This, and the huge experience that Peugeot have with this type of engines, the company is an inducement to have recourse to this version of the hybrid system. Data show that in 3008 the concept HYbrid4 paid only 99gr/km. CO2 emissions, and RCZ HYbrid4 – 95gr/km. Hybrid systems combine in themselves Hdi 2.0-liter engine with a power 163 h.p. and electric motor generating 37 h.p. Both unit can work both separately and simultaneously for maximum efficiency.