Hyundai has begun receiving pre-launch orders for its Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle, its first commercial hybrid in South Korea. Pre-orders will end July 7, a day before it officially introduces the car in the Korea domestic market.
The hybrid electric vehicle is powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine. The LPI Gamma engine has a displacement of 1.6 liters, a 15kW (105 Nm) electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).
Together, the engine emits just 99 g/km of CO2 and 90 percent fewer emissions than an equivalent standard gasoline powered Elantra to qualify as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), often referred to as auto gas, is a low carbon emitting hydrocarbon fuel which burns more cleanly than gasoline or diesel and is especially free of the particulates associated with the latter.
The hybrid engine is a mild (assist) hybrid, which should attain 17.8km/l (or gasoline equivalent of 22.2km/l). That's a 47 percent increase over the conventional 1.6L Elantra. Hyundai points out LPG in Korea is 50% less than that of gasoline, making it an even better option.
The electric motor will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, the first hybrid in the world according to Hyundai to adopt the lithium-ion polymer battery cells. The technology and all key components in the LPI HEV have been developed by Hyundai and its local partners including the motor, battery and low DC/DC converter.
Hybrid Type | Flywheel-mounted motor-generator parallel type (mild) |
Length | 4505 |
Width | 1775 |
Height | 1490 |
Wheelbase | 2650 |
Tires | Low-Rolling Resistance |
Engine | In-line 4, 1.6L Gamma All-Aluminum (Atkinson Cycle) |
Bore x Stroke | 77.0mm x 85.44mm |
Compression Ratio | |
Head | DOHC 16-Valve |
CVVT | Single-Type (Intake) |
Maximum Power | 114ps @ 6000rpm |
Maximum Torque | 15.1kg m @ 4500rpm |
Acceleration 0-100km/h | 11.5 sec |
Transmission | CVT with Metal V-Belt & Multi-Disc Wet Clutches for Start-Up |
Motor | Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
Maximum Power | 15kW |
Maximum Torque | 105Nm |
Maximum Speed | 6000rpm |
Batteries | Lithium Ion Polymer Forced Air Cooling |
Voltage | 180V |
Capacity | 5.3Ah |
Tires | 185/65 R15 (STD) 195/65 R15 (OPT) Low-Friction |
Fuel Economy | 17.8km/l (22.2km/l gasoline equivalent) |
CO2 Emissions | 99 g/km |
Emissions Classification | SULEV |
Top Speed | 188km/h |
Steering | Motor-Driven Power Steering |
Weight | 1297kg |
Fuel Tank (L) | 45.2 |
Suspension | (F) McPherson Strut |
(R) Multi-Link |
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