Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013: new technological configuration

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013: new technological configuration - The South Korean manufacturer has felt the need to rejuvenate the sedan Sonata Hybrid 2013.

This facelift mainly affects the hybrid hosting, among others, an electric motor more performance associated with a more powerful battery to the output.

New hybrid configuration
From the outset, we always trust the four-cylinder Theta II 2.4-liter Atkinson cycle, which delivers 169 horsepower yet.

The latter is associated with a more powerful electric motor ad 35 kW. It receives its power from a lithium polymer battery small, but whose strength is greater, to 47 kW.

The whole is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

In total, the car exudes a power of 199 horses.

In all-electric mode, it is possible to drive at a maximum speed of 120 km / h.

Its index of consumption on the road is 4.9 L/100 km, while in town, it is about 5.4 L/100 km.

More cargo space
With a battery that takes up less space, cargo space trunk gaining from 304-344 liters.

New starting price
The 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is offered in three variants:

1. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid from $ 27,999;
2. Hybrid Hyundai Sonata Limited from $ 30 199;
3. Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Technology Limited from $ 33 999.

Photos : Hyundai

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Lexus Hybrid Drive tests in the LF-CC

Premiered the coupe hybrid Lexus LF-LC study in January 2012 in Detroit, and in March 2012 in Geneva. Which now closes the LF-CC in seamlessly. This is for another coupe concept from Lexus.

Presented is the LF-CC Concept end of the month at the Paris Motor Show. Lexus says that in the near future, such a hybrid athlete will come to market. Next year it could be ready for the next IS, in which one could obstruct the hybrid drive.

This is a full hybrid, which will emit less than 100 grams of CO2 per kilometer. According to Lexus, this would be the best value in the class. After all, should the gasoline engine with intake manifold and direct injection have about 200 horsepower. The gasoline engine is 2.5 liters in size and is supported by a high-performance electric motor with liquid cooling. Powertrain complete a generator as well as a high-performance battery, which work together with a planetary gear.

In the design we will again find the distinctive grille diabolo. Added three LED headlights come between the fenders where they waived the usual coverage. The shape of the front wheel arches that allows cooling air is fed directly into the engine compartment and to the brakes. Color was chosen as the metallic sound "fluid Titanium".

In the interior fittings are divided into two horizontal planes. The upper level is given by the multi-function display and provides all the necessary information. Including the level is integrated to operate. Here comes a "Touch Screen Traser" used. The seats and door panels and the instrument panel is made of leather finish in amber color.

Images: © Lexus

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The All-New Ford C-MAX Hybrid 2013

At Ford, it relies heavily on the energy balance model C-MAX whose claims are rather impressive. The vehicle type compact crossover will be offered in the fall in hybrid version, which will be followed by a few months by a variation called Hybrid C-MAX Energi.

In total, the American manufacturer will offer five models in 2013 powered by a motor that is more respectful of the environment:

Ford Focus Electric
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid
Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid
The model C-MAX Hybrid is currently available to order in Canada from $ 27,199.

Here is the statement issued by Ford Canada for the C-MAX Hybrid :

The all-new Ford C-MAX Hybrid 2013 provides a certified fuel consumption of 4.0 L/100 km city and 4.1 L/100 km on the highway, a performance of 0.7 L/100 km less the Toyota Prius v on the road, for a combined fuel consumption rating of 4.1 L/100 km.

The C-MAX Hybrid will travel 917 km with a full tank of gas (round trip Toronto-Ottawa), is 193 km longer than the Toyota Prius v.

First hybrid Ford to get a rating of highway and city, the versatile C-MAX hybrid should also offer 15 unique in its class as the new hands-free tailgate.

Ford will launch the C-MAX Hybrid this fall as part of its strategy to choose from to provide the best range of vehicles in terms of fuel economy, while tripling its production capacity of electric vehicles by 2013.

Once again, Ford Motor Company raises the bar on fuel economy in hybrid vehicles with its new Ford C-MAX Hybrid. It is now certified according to approved test methods of the Government of Canada to 4.0 L/100 km city and 4.1 L/100 km on the highway, a combined consumption of 4.1 L / 100 km, surpassing the Toyota Prius v of 0.7 L/100 km.

Traditionally, the hybrids showed a higher yield economic city on the road, opposite of conventional vehicles. The C-MAX Hybrid is the first hybrid vehicle to offer Ford consumption values ​​similar on the road and in town.

The C-MAX Hybrid offers the same fuel economy as you drive from one ocean to the other or in town, and this is mainly due to a growing list of innovations that have enabled Ford vehicle to offer an impressive range of measures, such as consumption through which he can now ride 917 km with a full, or the return trip from Toronto to Ottawa.

"The all-new C-MAX Hybrid is a powerful symbol of how Ford has turned into a leader in fuel economy and technology through its consumption of 47 mi / gal combined consumption or 7 mi / gal less on the road than the Toyota Prius v, "said Joe Bakaj, vice president of engineering for Ford powertrains. "We achieved through innovation - we have approved nearly 500 patents hybrid technology - while reducing costs by 30%. We can make the scope of these vehicles very fuel efficient. '

The hybrid vehicle before notaient values ​​higher fuel economy in the city. Loyal customers so they maximized fuel economy thanks to the regenerative braking energy when driving with frequent stops. Now, innovations related to driving at high speeds led to efficiency.

"In town, on the road, and everywhere else, the C-MAX Hybrid is certified by the EPA at 47 mi / gal," says Bakaj. "This is a winning strategy. '

The power of the C-MAX Hybrid is the combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor powered by a battery. This gives customers the performance and capabilities of a "real car." It offers a maximum speed of 100 km / h in VE mode and a powerful 188 net hp, 50 hp more than the Toyota Prius v. The new four-cylinder gasoline engine two-liter Atkinson-cycle C-MAX Hybrid is powerful and efficient. This is one of the four-cylinder powertrains most advanced non-turbocharged ever offered by Ford.

The C-MAX Hybrid also offers unique technologies in its class as well as SmartGauge EcoGuide with the hands-free tailgate and parking assets.

The SmartGauge EcoGuide ® with the new generation is designed to help drivers maximize their hybrid C-MAX. It provides information like instant fuel economy to help them more closely monitor how their driving habits affect the efficiency of the vehicle.

Guide braking - which is part of SmartGauge - is a feature that helps the driver maximize the utilization of the braking system, to help increase independence through the use of proper braking techniques. The image of green leaves redesigned displays the overall effectiveness of the conduct, and, as the driver improves his conduct. It is then rewarded with green leaves.

The C-MAX Hybrid offers space for five passengers and a large cargo area, it is the perfect vehicle for the driver with an active lifestyle.

It also has a higher roof line, is 1623 mm, which allows for a wider interior space and greater flexibility. The C-MAX Hybrid provides space for passengers to 2823 liters, 2747 liters compared to the Toyota. The large C-MAX Hybrid also provides more headroom than the Toyota Prius v, both front and back (1041 and 1001 mm, compared to 1006 and 980 mm).

In regard to the loading, the C-MAX Hybrid is equipped with a rear 60/40 split fold-flat. The seat folds easily and provides a load space of 1489 liters behind the first row and 694 liters behind the second row.

The maximum spoiled for choice
The all-new C-MAX Hybrid is the first full hybrid range which also includes the brand new Hybrid C-MAX Energi 2013.

The PHEV C-MAX Energi Ford - which will be released later this fall - should allow a total mileage of 885 km with a full, including more than 32 km in electric mode alone, nearly double the autonomy electric mode hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius battery.

In addition, the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is that achieves the highest speed in electric mode - that is to say 137 km / h - 32 km / h more than the Toyota Prius battery.

The C-MAX hybrids highlight the transformation of the Ford range, which builds on the commitment of the company to offer customers concerned about the fuel consumption the power of choice. Ford to triple production capacity of electric vehicles by 2013 as part of the surge in fuel economy.

In addition to the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi, Ford offers three other electric vehicles:

Focus Electric: whose production began in late 2011, it is the most economical compact car fuel (1.7 L/100 km or 110 mi / gal) city with a charging time four hours thanks to the charging station to 240 volts available, almost half the time required by the Nissan Leaf.

The all-new Fusion Hybrid is expected to launch this fall and is expected to surpass the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid which will begin production by the end of 2012, is expected to become the most fuel-efficient midsize car in the world.


Source: Ford Canada

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The Hybrid System in the Audi A6 Hybrid

The full-hybrid Audi is discreetly from the outside. Only the "hybrid" lettering on the rear and on the sides lets outsiders know that this is a vehicle with an additional electric motor. Orange paint finish lines in the engine compartment, leading to a nondescript box and turn the hybrid lettering on the plastic cover of the 2-liter TFSI gasoline engine, it was in that department already. In the trunk, however, the system takes a bit more space in claim, in the back there is a good 15cm high ridge, including the energy storage in the form of Litihium ion batteries. This reduces the trunk of the sedan from 530 to 375 liters. But he puts it came to the A6 series to almost 200kg and has a combat weight of 1845 kg.

Inside, Audi maintains the tradition as most manufacturers in test cars properly access the accessories and special equipment storage. Beautiful contrasting stitching adorn the battered leather cockpit, which leaves the bottom-line test car price of 53,300 euros shoot up to almost 75,000 euros. Has this car ever anything to do with the Serien-/Basisangebot? As only the operation of the hybrid drive system is to be tested, this is irrelevant in this case, rather even disadvantageous, because every gimmick would eventually also moves.

The 7-inch display for the driver and the big screen for all the occupants to show high definition as needed to the vehicle and the flow of energy. The driver can set, where does the power that reaches the front wheels:
- only the 211-hp engine,
- exclusively for creep speeds of 54 bhp electric engine
- or the boost mode of the two units together.

At the very first meters is clear who really wants to use the electric motor and forgo the direct CO2 emissions may not be in a hurry. Because one would like to in the Copenhagen city traffic take advantage of gaps, or even bring a light piece, which the TFSI sits directly on your lap and screams "I will also." Quite so dramatic it not to go, the sharing of the gasoline engine works so harmoniously that it's not noticeable. The electric motor, which is seated in the housing of the eight-speed Tiptronic is additionally connected by a clutch. Helps so only the forced shutdown of the gasoline engine (key "EV") to really enjoy the quiet electric drive. Said and done, to sneak on the next turn, the gas pedal is now also sensitized. New Directions, the gap is large enough, but again the logs TFSI eager to speak. A look at the battery indicator gives the answer: No more juice available. We were only 5 minute walk.

The new tactic was therefore to place the selector lever on the Tiptronic sports, accelerate and to unroll so that the recuperation takes, the electric motor works as a generator and this charges the battery. With comfort, this has little to do something with it rather: How are the passengers seasick fastest? The charge indicator did not exceed 75 per cent, so this had to serve as a starting point. The electric air conditioning turned off, parked all other consumers, odometer zeroed losgegrollt and very gently. Possible, do not brake, put the little electric steering in claim and so it went through the streets of Copenhagen. There was a little tension at the wheel, as it quickly became clear that the A6 hybrid in the hot topic discussed noise is not coming over. He is almost inaudible and thus the Unfallrisikio increases with trade winds. But after sixteen hundred meters (1.6 miles), we left the stealth mode and our quengelnder TSFI was there again.

The A6 does not manage to amaze me. The maximum electric range with Audi is 3km at 60km / h. In practice, it was the half, far too little to drive in zero-emission zones. The electric drive system must be enforced, 54HP for over 1.8 tons are far too few. Thanks to the hybrid technology, the consumption decreased from 6.4 in the mix to just 0.2 liters to 6.2 liters per 100km. Adjusted for the extra standard equipment over the A6 series, but it costs over 7,600 euros and more features such as air suspension, quattro drive, B & O sound system and heater are not available for the A6 hybrid.

The technology of the hybrid works, however, are the components electric motor and battery in such a big, heavy vehicle simply undersized. Toyota brings in October, the plug-in hybrid with pure 90 minutes quick charge from the wall outlet and 25 km electric range. The slogan "The Power go ahead", which announces Audi is right, so that it simply TFSI sprints. 

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Ferrari Developed First Production Hybrid

The British Autocar reports that Ferrari currently developing a 12-cylinder hybrid engine. In a production vehicle, it has not yet announced anything yet and also because of the sporting Leistungsbestrebung, the Ferrari has finally tradition, one would have thought a step in this direction unlikely.


But there are other motivations in favor of a lower CO2 emissions. The EU limits, for example, where you can meet and therefore will avoid penalties. A win-win situation?


We remember: The 599 GTB Ferrari introduced a hybrid before and competitors such as Lamborghini and Porsche are currently developing in similar solutions. While there is little information so far from Lamborghini on similar efforts, you sit at Porsche already on their homework. But hear sounds: CEO Amedeo Felisa, Ferrari From it should have even been given expressions that even hybrid drives could be standard on all models. At least he could imagine. 

Ferrari will probably introduce its first hybrid with the successor to the Enzo. Such statements by the manager himself also suggest that with the development is already very far. We are curious if there will be a hybrid sports car future!

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Hybrid Car : Honda AC-X

The concept of Honda AC-X is aimed as a futuristic plug – in hybrid automotive that is meant to provide comfort usage for its passenger with 2 driving designs. At the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, the concept of hybrid automotive AC-X has been presented by Honda Company. each the proportion and style of Honda AC-X follows the styling of 2007 FCX Clarity. the outside style is presented so as to realize optimum aerodynamic and characterised by the trademark style character. The special options of Honda AC-X are a pair of operating style: automatic driving mode for relax and luxury usage and if the owner wish quick speed they simply modification to the engine drive mode.

The exterior style of the automotive may be noticed by the presence of blue LED that is found at the fascia front and dynamic line that is presented across the flanks. The daytime running lightweight is found on the lower position that's united with clear cowl to realize most air flowing by decreasing turbulence.

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