Hyundai takes the wraps off its futuristic Blue-Will plug-in hybrid concept!

Hyundai has unveiled the Blue-Will hybrid car concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The Blue-Will concept sits upon Hyundai’s parallel hybrid Blue Drive architecture, which mates the 152-horsepower, 1.6L four-cylinder engine to continuously variable transmission (CVT) and 100kw electric motor. The lithium polymer battery pack, which is supplied by LG Chem, is fitted together with the fuel tank under the rear seats to maximize luggage space.

Beneath the skin, the concept car features a thermal generator, which recaptures the heat from hot exhaust gases and converts it to electrical energy that helps to power vehicle’s auxiliary systems. The Blue-Will also features fuel-saving low-friction tires (245/40 R20) and a full-length undercover for improved aerodynamics.

Additionally, Hyundai engineers also mounted solar panels to its panoramic glass roof to help cool the cabin and recharge the vehicles batteries.

According to Hyundai, the Blue-Will plug-in hybrid vehicle promises an electric-only driving distance of up to 40 miles on a single charge and a fuel economy rating of more than 100 miles per gallon!

Hyundai Blue-Will concept car core technologies:- 1.6L GDI (gasolin direct injection) with 152 horsepower

- roof-mounted solar cells

- thermal generator that captures and converts hot exhaust gases into electricity

- lithium polymer (Li-Poly) battery

- drive-by-wire steering

- regenerative braking

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