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Hyundai Technology - Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Passion for keeping our earth clean

We are harnessing our passion for eco-friendly technology into the creation of hybrid electric vehicles that realize harmonious co-existence with nature. Based on our accumulated know-how in hybrid technology, we will introduce a new standard of green vehicles in 2009 when Hyundai·Kia Motors begins commercial mass production of the Elantra (Avante) LPI Hybrid. The model runs on LPG, a fuel with low pollutant emissions.

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Hybrid electric vehicles

Hybrid electric vehicles feature the integration of parts including the engine and motor. While reducing exhaust emissions compared to internal-combustion vehicles, hybrid cars can also improve fuel consumption and power performance, not to mention deliver a quiet ride.

-World's first mass production of LPI hybrid electric vehicles in July 2009 - Fusion of world-class LPI engine technology with hybrid technology - Localization and application of proprietary technology in electric power parts including motors,batteries and inverters - Higher vehicle cost can be recovered after approximately two years of driving

Operating principle of hybrid electric vehicles

Only the motor is engaged when the ignition is started. During acceleration, the engine drives the car forward with help from the motor. While cruising the engine works within the scope of maximum fuel economy and surplus driving power is saved in the battery. When the vehicle slows down, surplus motion energy is converted into electric energy to be stored in the battery, and the engine is shut off at traffic lights to curb fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

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Hyundai-Kia Motors hybrid electric vehicle development timeline

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