Hyundai has revealed the first pictures of an innovative plug-in hybrid concept car.
Due to be revealed at the Seoul Motor Show which opens on April 2, the “BLUE-WILL”, has exceptionally advanced technology crammed inside a striking bodyshell.
Recycled PET soft drink bottles were used to make the material for the headlamp bezels while use has also been made of bio-plastics: PLA for the interior while PA11 was specified for the engine cover. These materials are made from plants extract rather than fossil fuels and are bio-degradable.
The BLUE-WILL concept is powered by an all-aluminium petrol injected 1.6-litre engine which is coupled to a Continuously Variable Transmission and a 100kw electric motor.
Electric power, stored by a Lithium Ion Polymer battery pack, is bundled with the fuel tank under the rear seat to maximise luggage space.
Hyundai will be the first car maker in the world to apply Lithium Ion Polymer in a mass production vehicle when the Elantra LPI Hybrid goes on sale in Korea in July this year.
The glass area on the panoramic roof integrates solar cells which can generate power for the batteries from the sun without impeding visibility.
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