Hyundai displays Blue-Will PHEV technology

Hyundai Motor Co. is exploring plug-in hybrid technology and fluid design ideas with its Blue-Will concept car on display at the North American International Auto Show.

The Blue-Will has a 1.6-liter, 152-horsepower engine as well as a 100-kilowatt electric motor that can work together or separately as conditions demand. The car can go up to 40 miles (65km)on an electric charge.

Hyundai said the system will be similar to one on the Sonata plug-in hybrid coming later this year. The Blue-Will has a glass roof with solar cells that can recharge batteries and a generator that converts hot exhaust gases into electricity.

Source : The Eagle Tribune, January 16th, 2010