Hyundai has issued the following press release:
At the IAA 2007 which opens in Frankfurt on Sept 13, Hyundai Motor Co. will unveil three new vehicles led by the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle which demonstrates the company”s strengthening commitment to the development of environmentally responsible transportation.
i-Blue will be joined by the Veloster, a sporty coupe which caters to the unique requirements of the Y-generation and the i-30 Crossover Wagon (CW), styled at the company’s European Design Center in Russelsheim. — 2009 Ford Flex crossover.
i-Blue
Hyundai”s new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) was developed at Hyundai”s Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan. The all-new i-Blue platform is tailored to incorporate Hyundai”s third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai”s Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea. pany’s European Design Center in Russelsheim.
In keeping with this year”s show theme, “See What”s Driving the Future,” which focuses on sustainability and climate protection, the i-Blue demonstrates a significant step towards commercialization of Hyundai fuel cell vehicles. Unlike its predecessors which were built on SUV platforms, the i-Blue features a new D segment 2+2 crossover utility vehicle (CUV) body type. — Audi metroproject quattro concept.
“The i-Blue is Hyundai”s first-ever model designed from the ground up to incorporate fuel cell technology, marking a tremendous leap forward for our R&D; program,” said Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of Research and Development. “Our engineering team has successfully designed a more compact fuel cell vehicle, while still realizing the safety, comfort, convenience and driving range of a tradition internal combustion engine vehicle.” — New Fiat Uno Mille evolution.
Hyundai is making tremendous efforts to reach mass production of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles a reality in the next decade.
