Hyundai Blue2
The Hyundai Blue2 FCEV has been unveiled in Seoul, South Korea.
The Hyundai Blue2 is the next generation of fuel cell vehicle
for South Koreas largest automaker.
Already in their hydrogen car lineup are the Hyundai
I-Blue and the Hyundai
Tucson Hybrid FCEV. The Hyundai Blue2 is supposed to be the
company's first sedan style fuel cell vehicle. The Blue2 is being
shown at the Seoul Motor Show under the theme, "'Evolution,
Green Revolution on Wheels."
The Blue2 which is being spoken and read as Blue-squared has
been codenamed HND-6 up until the auto show. The blueprint for
the mid-size Blue2 is the eco-brand "Blue Drive" plus
the number "2" which symbolizes hydrogen (H2).
Now, why the Hyundai Blue2 that was shown in Seoul is painted
white instead of blue is anyone's guess. Apparently someone on
the team dropped the ball in connecting the dots that the color
"blue" is the theme for this vehicle inside and out.
According to Hyundai, "Aiming at gaining early leadership
of the FCEV market, Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system
that delivers a stack power of 90kW(1.65kW/L) and fuel economy
of 34.9km/?. The Blue2 is materialized in a sporty and luxurious
style, a combination of futuristic, flowing designs and eco-friendly
features. The Blue2 is equipped with low-resistance tires and
alloy wheels which are designed to improve aerodynamic performance,
while the car's interior design encompasses a futuristic look
by using eco-friendly new materials."
In case you're wondering the 34.9km/? translates to about 82.09
miles per gallon equivalent. The Hyundai Blue2 has a few accessories
that make this new concept vehicle a future car as well. For instance,
instead of side view mirrors, the Blue2 has side view cameras
plus a camera place discreetly on top of the vehicle.
A driver recognition system opens the door without a key, thus
improving convenience. Wider seats which allow driver and passengers
to enter and exit the vehicle also add to convenience in the Hyundai
Blue2.
Now, what would cameras outside the vehicle if inside the vehicle
was a lame interior with little functionality? Hyundai has solved
this with the Blue2 by giving he driver a high tech LED screen
tempered with Gorilla Glass that gives more accurate graphical
detail.
The Blue2 has a Motion Sensor Moustick, a high tech haptic wheel
and motion sensors that respond to the driver's touch which enhance
the driving experience. This eco-car uses an ionizer to purify
the air inside the vehicle. One feature that some greenies and
animal lovers won't like is the use of leather in the interior
of the vehicle. Hyundai should take a lesson from Honda and develop
biodegradable car interior materials made from plants.
All in all, though the Hyundai Blue2 is a leap forward for the
automaker in putting together a future car that is high on gas
mileage, safety, driver handling and convenience. What more can
one ask except for commercial introduction soon?
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