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[BetterHybrid.com] Hyundai: Sonata and Other Hybrids Are Here to Stay | BetterHybrid.com: Deitz: The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will be highly differentiated from the conventional version. When a perspective buyer sees this car on the road, they’ll say that it looks like a Sonata, but there’s something different about it.

[Autoblog Green] Chicago 2010: Kia Ray plug-in hybrid concept shines with solar ...: As the world looks for more efficient vehicle designs that combine sophisticated and sleek lines with functionality and fuel economy, the Kia Ray concept is a bold new collaboration between design and engineering and inventively showcases a futuristic four-seat compact sedan based on the Kia Forte platform and demonstrates a prospective plug-in hybrid vehicle configuration from Kia. Designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal roof-top solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel that power extra lighting or climate control systems, the Kia Ray is the fifth vehicle from the Irvine Calif.-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) to be revealed in the last year.

[Autoblog] New York 2010: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco is efficient, not a ...: Featuring an Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine with variable valve timing, the Cruze Eco is designed to be the most fuel-efficient model in the lineup, delivering an estimated 40 mpg on the highway with the standard six-speed manual transmission. City fuel economy, as well as estimates for the Cruze Eco equipped with an available six-speed automatic transmission, will be finalized closer to launch.

[CanadianDriver] CanadianDriver » 2010 North American International Autoshow ...: “Blue-Will’s bold character lines and fluidic sculpture design language give the perfect expression to the advanced eco-friendly technologies found beneath the skin,” said Oh Suk-Geun, executive vice president of design, Hyundai Motor Company. “At a time of rising concern about the environment and our energy future, Blue-Will demonstrates to eco-conscious car buyers everywhere that Hyundai has practical hybrid solutions that will appear on the next generation of vehicles.”

[AutoGuide.com News] Detroit Preview: Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-In Hybrid May See ...: First shown at the Seoul Auto Show last Spring, Hyundai will display its Blue-Will concept at the Detroit Auto Show in just a few days time. A showcase for hybrid and other green technologies, the Blue-Will is a plug-in hybrid and according to Hyundai could actually make its way to production, competing against vehicles like the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid.

[Autoblog] Detroit 2010: Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV concept ”” Autoblog: For the PHEV version, the electric motor/generator is increased in size from 30 kW on the Sonata to 100 kW, which should allow it to operate under electric power pretty much throughout its operating range. Hyundai doesn't say how big the lithium ion polymer battery pack is, however, the automaker claims the Blue-Will can go 40 miles on an single electric charge.

[AutoGuide.com News] Chicago 2010: Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept Debuts; Kia Announces ...: Kia didn’t release any info on the Ray, ignoring things like miles per gallon, recharging times and horsepower. Instead it focused on the Ray’s design with plenty of glass, light weight seats, solar panels on the roof, a full covered underbody and a rear spoiler than elongates at speed to recude drag on the vehicle thereby making it more efficient.

[Automotive Blogs] 2010 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Blue-Will Concept Crossover ...: This advanced battery technology will power Hyundai's 2011 Sonata hybrid later this year. A further expression of the Blue-Will's design flexibility is found on its panoramic roof where the glass integrates dye-sensitized solar cells .

[Dennis Hyundai's Blog] First drive car review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited, hypermiling ...: Part of the Hyundai Sonata’s aero efficiency comes from a smooth underbody but of course part comes from the overall shape of the Sonata, and not only does the wind find the 2011 Sonata attractive, we like its looks as well. While most of its competitors have boring aesthetics–family cars needn’t be sexy, one would think–the Sonata has an expressive design from Hyundai’s Irvine, California, design center, the winner over Hyundai’s Korean and European design staffs.

[Cars] Hyundai: Sonata and Other Hybrids Are Here to Stay | Cars: We started by talking about the design of the hybrid Sonata, which is expected to match the Toyota Prius for aerodynamics, by using sculpted front and rear bumper fascias, an alloy wheel design that’s filled in, and full cover underbody.

[Kia-World blog :: Kia Owners Forums] Kia-World Blog :: 2011 Kia cars: Soul, Forte Koup, Sorento, Optima ...: The front headlamps slide back to create openings for better air intake when the petrol engine is being used and a sliding U-shaped deck-lid extends from the rear of the vehicle at higher speeds for improved coefficient of drag.

[All Cars Electric] Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV To Make North American Debut at 2010 NAIAS ...: Last April Hyundai unveiled their first ever plug-in hybrid at the Seoul Motor Show.   Known as the Hyundai Blue-Will, the concept is scheduled to make its debut here in the states at the 2010 NAIAS just weeks away.  Though only a concept, the company has stated that it may be a preview for things to come from the company including a dedicated hybrid that may compete with the Toyota Prius.A lot of the information released by the company includes constant usage of the word "may".  It may be release, it may compete with, it may preview things to come.  This info is not confirmed, but there is a substantial amount of confirmed information regarding the Blue-Will.The Blue-Will PHEV is a parallel hybrid setup that allows it to move under electric power only for a brief amount of time, it can also blend power from the engine an electric motor at the same time.  The electric motor puts out 100kW, enough juice to allow for extended electric driving.  The capacity of the lithium ion polymer battery pack is unknown, but the company claims the vehicle is capable of 40 of electric drive miles per charge.  When charge is depleted, the 1.6 liter 152 hp gasoline engine takes over completely.An additional feature relatively new to vehicles is the use of a thermal electric generator which captures exhaust heat and converts it into electricity to store in the vehicle's battery.The concept Blue-Will will be on display at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit.  Though only a concept, the features and technology found on this vehicle could eventually lead to one stellar PHEV.Source:  Hyundai Press ReleaseBlue-Will Concept is the First Plug-in Hybrid from HyundaiDETROIT, Jan. 11, 2010 - Following Hyundai's successful ascent to the top of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) report in December, the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid concept makes its U.S. debut at the 2010 North American International Auto.

[Internetautoguide Blogs] 2011 Hyundai BLUE-WILL Concept Car will debut at the 2010 Detroit ...: “Blue-Will’s bold character lines and innovative design language give the perfect expression to the advanced eco-friendly technologies found beneath the skin,” said Oh Suk-Geun, executive vice president of design, Hyundai Motor Company. “At a time of rising concern about the environment and our energy future, Blue-Will demonstrates to eco-conscious car buyers everywhere that Hyundai has practical hybrid solutions that will appear on the next generation of vehicles.”

[GM-VOLT : Chevy Volt Electric Car Site] 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco: carcus1: It’s a bit of a folly to advertise Highway Mpg and equate that to “hybrid- like efficiency”.Most all of us drive in a daily environment that more closely resembles the city epa testing standards.While the highway mpg may serve for bragging rights, it’s the city mpg that really matters./p.s. I test drove a 2010 Honda insight a few weeks back.I achieved 48 mpg on the display during a 16 mile test drive in city traffic using eco mode and it was my first time using Honda’s system.I still think the Honda is under-rated and that it’ll be a sleeper that gains plenty of sales momentum if fuel prices increase.It was much more enjoyable to drive than the gen ii prius.

[Wheels] Fiat Chief: Alfa Romeo Could Be in U.S. by 2012 ”¦ or Not - Wheels ...: New York Auto Show: 2011 Hyundai Sonata Turbo and Hybrid. Hyundai introduced the Sonata Turbo, which the automaker says will have close to 280 horsepower while getting 34 miles per gallon on the highway.

[Car Advice | News | Reviews] Hyundai ix35 Review - Test driving Hyundai's new ix35 | Car Advice ...: Must admit the Accent was a bucket of s..t, the Sonata V6 a bit thirsty but I loved the Elantra. We live in a throw away world so update 12 month before the warranty runs out and sell privately, you won't get the same on a trade-in.

[drive blog] drive blog: Are Aussie cars overrated?: The Camry and Aurion these days are the only decent Australian-built cars, unfortunately they could reasonably not be considered as "Australian" as Commodores and Falcons because they haven't been made here as long and are owned by the Japanese rather than by Americans (for some reason a American-owned car is considered better). There needs to be a new Australian brand that can start over again and this time not be swallowed up by foreigners, and this time the brand would need to have a policy of testing cars heaps in Australian conditions and using x-rays or something to find build faults.

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