Hyundai Blue-Will

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Hyundai Blue-Will
Overview
ManufacturerHyundai
Production2009 (Concept car)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.6-liter Gamma 152-hp GDI engine and 100 kW (134 hp) electric motor
TransmissionContinuously variable transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,300 mm (169.3 in)
Width1,801 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)

The Hyundai Blue-Will is a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid concept compact car designed by the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. The vehicle was debuted at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show in South Korea.[1]

The hybrid powertrain is based on the same Blue Drive architecture that Hyundai unveiled at the

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid that debut late in 2010.[2]

Design

Rear of the Blue-Will.

The Blue-Will is code-named HND-4 and is the fourth concept vehicle from Hyundai's Namyang Design Center. Hyundai has not specifically announced plans to make the concept into a production model, but they did say the company's concepts are directly linked to real-world plans.[3] Hyundai calls the Blue-Will concept "a test-bed of new ideas" that "foreshadows future focused hybrid production vehicles."[4]

The Blue-Will has a wedge-shaped four-door

LED panel where the grille should be.[2] The car is fitted with 245/40 R20 low-rolling resistance tires.[6]
"Hyundai pledges to reduce the average weight of its fleet by 10 percent by 2015," said Dave Zuchowski, vice president of national sales at Hyundai Motor America.[3]

Interior

Interior of the Blue-Will concept.

The Blue-Will's interior features a number of high-tech extras as well as environmentally friendly elements. The interior components are produced from

TOLED technology. The center stack was designed with a clean and simple look with a color touchscreen. The screen operates climate controls, infotainment and drive mode systems, Bluetooth speakers, and the Eco-Coach which is the focal point of the display. Eco-Coach graphically promotes fuel-saving habits by providing continuous feedback on fuel consumption and driving efficiency.[2]

Specifications

The Blue-Will's Gasoline Direct Injected engine is mated to a

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which provides better fuel economy than other transmissions by allowing the engine to run at its most efficient revolutions per minute (RPM) for a range of vehicle speeds. The wheels are turned by power coming directly from the gasoline engine, the electric motor, or both together depending on conditions and demand. This type of hybrid technology allows the internal combustion engine, the electric motor, and gear box to be coupled by automatically controlled clutches. The fuel tank for the internal combustion engine is located under the rear seat where it is bundled alongside the lithium-ion polymer battery to provide maximum luggage space in the rear.[2]

Engine

The Blue-Will is powered by an all-aluminum 4-cylinder 1.6-liter

lithium-ion polymer battery that can be recharged using household current.[6] Its lithium polymer cell technology is lighter than other lithium-ion chemistries, because it uses electrolyte in the form of a solid polymer, rather than a liquid.[4] The 100 kilowatt electric motor should allow the Blue-Will to operate under electric power pretty much throughout its operating range. Hyundai doesn't say how big the lithium polymer battery pack is, but the automaker says the Blue-Will will be able to run up to 40 miles on a single electric charge.[2] Like the Toyota Prius, the Blue-Will has an engine that is directly connected to the drive wheels and runs in parallel with the electric motor.[3] The Blue-Will's engine efficiency is further improved by a thermal generator, fitted into the exhaust manifold, that recaptures energy from hot exhaust gases and converts it into electrical energy to contribute power to auxiliary systems.[4]

Engine 1.6 Liter Gamma 152-HP GDI engine
100 kW Electric Motor
Transmission CVT / Fixed Gear
Batteries Lithium Polymer
Fuel Economy
(Pure HEV Mode) 		50–55
MPG
Fuel Economy
(Plug-in
HEV
Mode) 		106
MPG
Vehicle Range 652 Miles
Streering
Drive-by-wire
Gauge Cluster Ultra-thin transparent organic
LED
Drive Selector &
HVAC
 Touch-screen control
Auxiliary
Power
Generation
  1. Exhaust manifold-mounted
    solar cells
  2. Regenerative braking[2]

Environmental impact

The Blue-Will is designed to achieve greater fuel economy and lower vehicle emissions than convention combustion engines. Through the use of auxiliary power generation features, the Blue-Will provides more self sustainable operation. Also, the lithium battery produces a higher output (increasing vehicle power), more efficient use of electricity, and provides excellent durability (the life of the battery is roughly equivalent to the life of the vehicle).

See also

References

  1. ^ Foxall, James (2 April 2009). "Hyundai Blue Will at Seoul motor show 2009". Car Magazine. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Abuelsamid, Sam."Detroit 2010: Hyundai Blue-Will PHEV concept", 5 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  3. ^ a b c Shankland, Stephen."Blue-Will: Hyundai's plug-in hybrid concept", 11 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  4. ^ a b c Voelcker, John."2010 Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Blue-Will Plug-In Hybrid Concept", 18 January 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  5. ^ a b c Pettendy, Marton."Blue-Will plug-in hybrid concept surfaces in Sydney alongside MY11 Hyundais", 15 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  6. ^ a b "Blue-Will Concept is the First Plug-In Hybrid from Hyundai".Retrieved 2010-11-28.

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