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February 6, 2008 – Vol. 12 No. 46 Hyundai Introduces i-Blue Fuel Cell Concept Vehicle to North America at Chicago Auto Show. The i-Blue demonstrates a significant step towards commercialization of Hyundai fuel cell vehicles. The all-new i-Blue platform features Hyundai's third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai's Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea, and illustrates the design direction for a future fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) production model. The i-Blue features a new, purpose-built 2+2 crossover architecture with its fuel cell stack housed underfloor, not in the engine compartment. This gives the car ideal 50:50 weight distribution for optimal driving and handling dynamics, as well as better air flow and cooling. The i-Blue is powered by a 100 kW electric engine and fuel cell stack. Fueled with compressed hydrogen (700 bar) stored in a 115-liter tank, i-Blue is capable of running more than 370 miles per refueling and achieves a maximum speed of more than 100 miles per hour.
Other features include: an aircraft-like steering wheel that integrates touch-scroll control pads, enabling the driver to keep his hands on the wheel while operating the vehicle's audio-visual systems; a 3D vision heads-up display (HUD) that provides essential information for the driver at eye level; a full-surround camera system that provides a virtual picture of the vehicle and its surroundings; and side- and rear-view monitors. Hyundai is working toward mass production of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles in the next decade. (2/6/08)
Links: Hyundai Motor America Hyundai News
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