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It wasn’t which most years ago which no one really took the engineering capabilities of Hyundai all which seriously. Interjection to new introductions similarto a Birth coupe as well as sedan, the Tucson and a Sonata, as good as consistently mending quality, a Korean automaker is fast gaining applyoneself. Currently at a 2010 Brand-new York Automobile Show, Hyundai debuted its initial prolongation hybrid indication for a U.S. marketplace formed upon the recently launched 2011 Sonata.

As you saw in the teaser photo released final Friday, Hyundai has set its hybrid apart from conventional models with an all-new front fascia. However, a changes go good over a new grille as well as headlights. A brand-new wheels combine with lengthened rocker panels to urge airflow opposite a flanks. At a back end, the fender cover has been reshaped with pointy creases at the corners to control a air entrance off and minimize draw towards, as well as there are set of really engaging taillamps with the sort of proton molecule-like peculiarity to them. The physique alterations drops the hybrid’s projected drag fellow from a standard Sonata’s already slippery 0.28 to only 0.25. As you compe tence think, a unequivocally critical things, however, is under a skin.

Gallery:2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid live from NY

Gallery:2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

[Source: Hyundai]

We got the first demeanour during Hyundai’s Blue Expostulate hybrid complement during the 2008 Los Angeles Auto uncover. Unlike hybrid systems from Ford as well as Toyota, a Hyundai complement does not make use of a invariably variable delivery with integrated electric motors as well as generators. Instead Hyundai is using the new six-speed involuntary delivery with an electric engine that takes a place of a torque converter.

A engine generates 30 kilowatts (40.2 horsepower) as well as 151 pound-feet of torque and handles expostulate as well as regenerative braking duties. That’s good reduced of the 106 hp of a Ford Fusion motor as well as the 141 hp of the Toyota Camry engine. Nevertheless, Hyundai claims the Sonata can work in EV mode during up to 62 mph. We’d guess which essentially m eans a Sonata can close down the engine as well as journey upon electricity during tall speeds though can’t actually accelerate to which speed on battery power, but we’re seeking into it. Hyundai takes value of a motor’s instant-on torque to make a top 3 rigging ratios of a delivery longer for reduce engine speeds when cruising.

The duty of restarting a engine after it is switched off is rubbed by an inte grated starter generatorofelectricpower identical to the one formerly used by General Motors on the amiable hybrid system. It’s not entirely transparent because Hyundai has gone this route instead of just using a traction motor like alternative systems, though we’d wager it substantially has something to do with alittle pesky patent hold by another manufacturer.

As you suspected, Hyundai has re-calibrated the 2.4-liter direct injected inline-four so that it operates upon an Atkinson cycle. A Atkinson cycle uses late closing of a intake valve to give a shorter effective compression cadence than a power stroke. A overall potency of the en gine is softened during the responsibility of low finish torque prolongation. As with a gear ratios a additional torque accessible from the engine is used to facade the engine’s markeddown outlay. A total total outlay of a engine as well as motor is rightaway somewhat better than the customary Sonata during 209 horsepower, beating all competing models.

The Sonata hybrid outlines the first North American A Elantra and Kia Gift variety have been on sale in Korea given mid-2009) hybrid application of lithium polymer batteries. These cells supplied by LG Chem are very identical to a cells which General Motors will be regulating in the Chevrolet Volt battery after this year. The 1.4 kilowatt-hour container weighs only 95.9 pounds compared the 123.9 pound nickel steel hydride equivalent in a C amry hybrid.

Weight savings magnify to a total automobile as well. Since Hyundai engineered the brand-new Sonata but a possibility of installing the V6 engine it was means to revoke a mass of the mak eup. A quell weight of the hybrid Sonata is just 3,457 pounds, some 263 pounds reduction than a Fusion, that is likely to give it a opening value over the Ford.

Hyundai has additionally incorporated the other standard facilities of modern variety including the system for consistent friction as well as regenerative braking, electric power steering support and electric air conditioning.

Hyundai is projecting that a Sonata will hit 37 mpg on a EPA city cycle and 39 mpg upon the mainroad cycle. Whilst which falls the bit reduced of a Fusion’s 41 mpg city number, it beats a 36 mpg mainroad rating as well as handily tops the Camry’s 33/34 mpg ratings. What we don’t know during this point is how most a Sonata will price. As much as you like a Fusion, the scarcely $28,000 starting price is a bit steep compared to its required IC counterparts. If Hyundai follows the usual route of undercutting the competition on cost, things could get really engaging especially among those consumers that similarto their variety to demeanour like something dissimilar.

Gallery:2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Show full PR textHYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID DEBUTS DURING NEW YORK AUTOMOBILE UNCOVER

New thing Lithium Polymer Batteries Leapfrog Existent Nickel-Metal Hydride as well as Lithium-Ion Record

BRAND-NEW YORK, March 31, 2010 – As tellurian automakers work out doing timing for brand-new fuel-efficient powertrain technologies such as gasoline direct-injection (GDI), twin-scroll turbochargers, as well as full-hybrid powertrains, Hyundai announced currently which a al l-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata is the initial vehicle in the attention to offer all 3 technologies with the new Sonata 2.0T (turbo) as well as Sonata Hybrid fasten a hot-selling GDI-equipped Sonata in Hyundai showrooms later this year.

At the New York automobile uncover currently, Hyundai unveiled its 2011 Sonata Hybrid, becoming different a game in variety with unique approaches in hybrid powertrain pattern, battery record and vehicle appearance. A Sonata Hybrid is Hyundai’s initial hybrid in the U.S. marketplace.

“A Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a brand-new kid upon a block, but it’s not the follower,” says John Krafcik, boss as well as CEO, Hyundai Engine America. “The full parallel hybrid configuration and breakthough lithium polymer batteries suggest the brand-new take on normal hybrid design, whilst the sing ular pattern sets it detached from the mid-size hybr id container.”

A Hyundai-developed Hybrid Blue Expostulate architecture is the full together hybrid drive complement, that can work on an electric engine, gasoline internal explosion engine, and the multiple of the dual depending on driving conditions as well as motorist demands. Hyundai’s excl usive full together architecture differs from a power separate record used by most competitors, allowi ng poignant potency advantages at aloft speeds. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive is a initial as well as usually complement using lithium polymer battery record – leapfrogging rival in-market nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion applications. Lithium polymer offers a benefits of lithium-ion, a technology used in laptops as well as cell phone s, though adds robustness, power-density as well as package flexibility, creation it ideal for automotive applications. Hyundai Hybrid Blue Expostulate additionally is singular in the make use of of the company’s own highly fit, compress brand-new 6-speed delivery, mutated with hybrid starter-generator, electric engine, and low-friction oil siphon, that together concede the rejecting of a normal torque converter.

Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive is a new further to a full apartment of eco-focused products as well as technologies that Hyundai offers in its idea to be the automobile industry’s tellurian eco-leader. According to a EPA, Hyundai has led the U.S. industry in fuel saving for 2008 as well as 2009, and is currently the usually automaker with normal swift fuel economy of more than 30 miles per gallon.

“Hyundai relates modernized technologies to vehicles to yield a best solutions for the everyday motorist,” said Krafcik. “Distinct traditional variety that traffic off highway fuel economy for higher city ratings, a Sonata Hybrid delivers best-in-class mainroad fuel saving, while still delivering about a 40 percent alleviation in city fuel economy compared to the Sonata versed with the Theta II GDI engine. You think this is the better balanced approach for a majority of automobile buyers.”

OPENING

Sonata Hybrid’s projected best-in-class highway fuel saving of 39 mpg offers poignant benefit to hybrid owners with mainroad commutes, whilst additionally offering superb city fuel economy of 37 mpg. Supervision studies have shown which the standard U.S. driver operates in the ma inroad mode 57 percent of the time. Hyundai’s approach to deliver class-leading fuel saving in highway mode provides a singular resolution in a mid-size sedan hybrid market, and differentiates Sonata Hybrid from a likes of Toyota Camry Hybrid as well as Ford Fusion Hybrid. Sonata Hybrid delivers typical hybrid fuel economy gains in a city similarto its competitors, though additionally gives owners superb fuel economy on a mainroad, where these competitors tumble reduced.

Sonata Hybrid delivers class-leading electric-vehicle operation during steady-state speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. Gasoline engine rendezvous depends upon state of charge, increase in speed as well as vehicle speed. Its dual thrust units rise a sum output of 209 horsepower during 6,000 rpm, exceeding all mid-size competitors, and 195 lb-ft of torque. A weight-efficient design of the brand-new Sonata height, combined with a lightweight lithium polymer battery container, make a Sonata Hybrid a lig htest car in the segment, at only 3,457 pounds, 263 pounds lighter than the Fusion Hybrid. Total with Sonata’s best-in-class horsepower rating, Sonata Hybrid has the significant advantage in power-to-weight comparativemeasure, a key enabler of both opening as well as potency.

Hyundai’s exclusive together hybrid expostulate complement is a heart of the Sonata Hybrid. A foe uses the energy separate system with a planetary-geared Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This is where a Sonata Hybrid gains a key value. Competing hybrid models make use of electric motors which have to energy a planetary rigging set. By utilizing the full together drive complement, Sonata Hybrid uses the power from a electric motor more well to without delay control a car, permitting it to be operated during much aloft speeds than a competition in EV-only mode. This record is additionally a pass enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s best-in-class mainroad fuel saving.

SONATA HYBRID CONTRA ITS RIVALS

2011 Sonata Hybrid2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid2010 Lexus HS250hEngine

2.4-liter

2.4-liter

2.5-liter

2.5-liter

2.4-liter

Enginehp

169 hp

147 hp

158 hp

156 hp

147 hp

Engine torque

156 lb-ft

138 lb-ft

162 lb-ft

136 lb-ft

138 lb-ft

Electric

Motor hp

40.2 hp

141 hp

40 hp

106 hp

147 hp

Electric

Engine torque

151.2 lb-ft @ 0-1,400 rpm

199 lb-ft @

0-1,500 rpm

199 lb-ft @

0–1,500 rpm

166 lb-ft

138 lb-ft

Hybrid system net energy outlay

209 hp

187 hp

198 hp

191 hp

187 hp

H ybrid

complement

Together

Power Separate

&nbs p;

Energy Separate

Power Separate

Energy Separate

Trans.

6-speed

CVT

CVT

CVT

CVT

Battery sort

Lithium Polymer

Nickel-Metal Hydride

Nickel-Metal Hydride

Nickel-Metal Hydride

Nickel-Metal Hydride

EV only operation extent

62 mph

42 mph

42 mph

47 mph

42 mph

Fuel saving

city/ hwy

37/39 mpg

(est.)

33/34 mpg

35/33 mpg

41/36 mpg

35/34 mpg

Quell wt.

3,457 lb

3,680 lb

3,469.8 lb

3,720 lb

3,682 lb

Energy to wt. ratio (lbs./total complement energy

16.54

19.68

17.52

19.48

19.69

Pass. Vol.

104 cu ft

101 cu ft

101 cu ft

101 cu ft

90 cu ft

HYUNDAI‘S HYBRID BLUE EXPOSTULATE DESIGN

Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Expostulate is the exclusive together hybrid expostulate system which runs upon a already fuel-efficient 2.4-liter Theta II engine (169 horsepower during 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque during 4,500 rpm) corresponding to the 6-speed automatic transmission as well as the 30kW (151 lb-ft) electric engine for maximum fuel economy. Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Expostulate has an all- electric mode as well as the parallel drive mode. This equatesto a wheels have been i ncited by power entrance directly from a gasoline engine, or a electric engine, or both together, as conditions direct. This together hybrid expostulate design will offer as a foundation for future hybrid driv e vehicles to be grown by Hyundai.

In a Hyundai Hybrid Blue Drive complement, the Theta II with multi-port fuel injection (MPI) operates on an Atkinson Cycle. Atkinson Cycle is the sort of inner explosion engine plan written to dramatically enlarge fuel potency by changes in compression as well as power strokes in a four stroke engine. It is typically usually used in hyb rid systems where the high-torque electric engine boosts low-end power, that is traded off for inner combustion engine potency. By mixing a electric motor as well as the Atkinson Cycle engine, the Hybrid Blue Expostulate complement delivers best-in-class highway hybrid potency.

To serve improve fuel saving, all of a Theta II vital driveline as well as cooling complement components have been optimized to revoke attrition, whilst a crankcase has been filled with low attrition oil. Hybrid Energy Carryout (HPC) management program automatically shuts off a engine when a vehicle comes to a hindrance, cutting emissions to 0. When pressure is reapplied to a accelerator pedal, the Hybrid Starter Generatorofelectricpower (HSG) automatically restarts a engine. This control plan assures which limit efficiency is completed during peaceful increase in speed and larger power is rughtawa y accessible during full acceleration. During deceleration, braking metamorphosis comes into foolaround. Sonata Hybrid additionally facilities “intelligent brake” record in that braking submit over-rides accelerator pedal submit.

A high-tech, all-aluminum, 16-valve engine also facilities Continuously Non-static Valve Timing (CVVT) on both camshafts as well as newly grown engine components to revoke friction. This optimized Theta II engine achieves 10 percent better fuel expenditure over the conventional Theta II engine.

Hyundai Hybrid Blue Expostulate uses the company’s exclusive 6-speed involuntary delivery rather than a required hybrid’s CVT. Hyundai’s strategy involves an instrumentation of a modular 6-speed transmission, replacing a torque converter with an electric engine as well as high-efficiency oil siphon. This technique uses the normal step-shift 6-speed delivery rather than the CVT to yield the some-more traditional change feel which is elite by business as well as infrequently artificially replicated in CVT applications. This saves on cost, making a Hyundai Hybrid Blue Expostulate system the improved worth. It is a more robust and elegantly simple resolution to a complicated engineering plea.

Fuel efficiency improvements have been evident throughout Sonata Hybrid. For e.g., a tip 3 rigging ratios in the delivery have been extended to safeguard a engine runs during reduce RPMs, a electric motor-assisted steering system reduces demands upon a engine, as well as low insurgency tires further optimize fuel saving.
Hybrid Blue Expostulate is done up of a following major components:An fit 30kW electric motor delivering 151 l b-ft of torqueA regenerative braking systemAn integrated starter generatorofelectricpower which enables a engine to spin off during stops and restart automatically underneath accelerationA new thing lithium polymer battery package, with 5.3 Ah of genius during 270 voltsA fuel-efficient Theta II 2.4-liter engine6-speed involuntary transmission with an improved potency electric oil pumpWeight-efficient design coupled with the low drag fellow (.25 Cd target)Electric air conditioning compressorHybrid energy control unit
LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY RECORD

Sonata’s hybrid complement stores the electrical charge in the 270V lithium polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V) which surpasses existent nickel-metal hydride as well as tentative lithium-ion applications. Lithium polymer batteries have been some-more durable and space-efficient than alternative hybrid batteries. They have been additionally some-more weight-efficient. A Sonata Hybrid’s battery container weighs just 95.9 pounds versus a Camry Hybrid’s 123.9 pounds. A compress battery container resides in a forward portion of a case to maximize cargo space.

Lithium Polymer Batteries vs. Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries

Compared with nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium polymer batteries broach a same power with 20-30 percent reduction weight, 40 percent less volume and 10 percent larger potency over the nickel-metal hydride batteries found in today’s variety. Lithium polymer batteries suggest 1.7 times some-more appetite firmness than nickel-metal hydride batteries, permitting Hyundai engineers to persevere reduction space as well as weight to a battery pack. Lithium polymer batteries reason their assign 1.25 tim es longer. Lithium polymer batteries additionally have been more resistant to changes in heat, which improves cycle life. Additionally, lithium polymer’s self-discharge rate is less than the third of the nickel-metal hydride battery.

Lithium Polymer Batteries vs. Lithium-ion Batteries

Lithium-polymer has significant advantages over lithium-ion, to getherwith aloft appetite density as well as reduce manufacturing costs. Lithium polymer is more resistant to physical damage and can hoop more charge-discharge cycles before storage capacity begins to reduce. Lithium polymer technology additionally offers poignant advantages in thermal robustness as well as reserve.

THE pass disproportion between traditional lithium ion batteries and Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery resolution is a altogether wrapping of the cell – the anode, the cathode, a electrolyte, as well as a encasement element. Normal lithium-ion batteries, like those found in laptops, use what’s wellknown as the 18650 cell format. In this format, any mass-produced cell is 18 mm. in hole as well as 65 mm. tall, that is a bit larger than a “AA” battery. Any of these tiny steel cylinders is filled with the liquid electrolyte which facilitates a transformation of lithium ions opposite anode and cathode, formulating a battery current.

Traditional lithium-ion batteries have been easy to hoop, wardoff mild internal pressures, and have bee n around in assorted forms given 1991. Which equatesto a production infrastructure is in place, as well as economies of scale are pretty high. However, they do have multiform disadvantages. For e.g., their cylindrical figure reduces packaging efficiency as well as they have been surprisingly difficult to make since they have so many tiny tools. These tiny parts have them strong to thermal fluctuations as well as supplement poignant cost as well as weight to the overall battery complement. Cell-to-cell coherence also is intensely vicious in a car battery package, since the pack is usually as robust as its weakest cell. Normal lithium-ion batteries have substantial cell-to-cell movement, whilst Hyundai’s lithium polymer batteries deliver outstanding cell-to-cell coherence.

Lithium polymer record uses the utterly dissimilar approach. Rstherthan than regulating a glass electrolyte, that requires the strong metal casing, lithium polymer batteries make use of a polymer jelly as a electrolyte, which allows a make use of of the thinner as well as lighter aluminum-walled encasement, or tote. Inside any lithium polymer cell, a cathode, separator, as well as anode are laminated together, enabling much easier and some-more reliable production. This allows a battery container to be about 20 percent notasbig than a lithium-ion battery pack, creation it most simpler to change a cell footprint to fit a nooks as well as crannies of accessible car space.

Hyundai as well as its battery retailer, LG Chem, have outlayed hundreds of hours testing a Hyundai Hybrid Blue Expostulate lithium polymer battery complement. Th is contrast has proven which Hyundai’s lithium polymer record has greater thermal and automatic stability than existing systems, definition improved reserve as well as opening.

An additional key engineering challenge for Hyundai Hybrid Blue Expostulate has been assuring maintenance-free battery operati on over a vehicle’s life – at least 10 years, and 150,000 miles – in all weather conditions. Feverishness is a enemy of battery cycle holdup. Hyundai’s thermal imaging contrast shows how much cooler a lithium polymer battery is compared to today’s nickel-metal hydride battery or a required lithium-ion battery. Consumers will notice these advantages in softened utilitarian life as well as lower upkeep costs.

FLUIDIC CUTWITHACHISEL PATTERN ADDS THE SINGULAR ECO APTITUDE

Hyundai designers have taken Sonata’s fluidic cutwithachisel pattern denunciation the bit further with Sonata Hybrid, making it even some-more aerodynamic. A goal was the complicated, eco-friendly pattern, with “at-a-glance” split from a non-hybrid Sonata models.

Unique exterior design elements
Headlights and taillightsAerodynamic fender fasciasAerodynamic rocker panelsBold hexagonal grilleEco-spoke wheelsAir dam and aero side sillsHybrid Blue Drive badgingExclusive hybrid paint tone
Interior refinements
Supervision cluster with eco-display optionsUnique interior color choiceUnique chair patterns

A Sonata Hybrid also offers drivers a approach to be some-more intent in fuel-efficient driving interjection to Hyundai’s Hybrid Technology Arrangement. A Hybrid Record Arrangement is featured upon the 4.2-inch LCD screen located in between the odometer and tachometer, or is manifest upon a optional seven-inch navigation screen. It facilities a following report:
Driving modeEnergy upsurge within the vehicleEngine as well as motor movementFuel levelBattery energy levels as well as assign statusElectric car mode indicatorAverage as well as present mpg
The Hybrid Record Display’s many singular feature is an Eco Level scoring complement. A tall definition display acknowledges eco-focused driving with 8 levels of sky color, ranging from gray to splendid blue. It also accumulates points in Total Eco mode over time. An Eco Beam additionally provides present fuel saving feedback.

Sonata Hybrid

ENGINE

Sort

DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing)

2.4-liter Theta II

Materials

Aluminum retard as well as head

Gimlet & Cadence

88.0 mm x 97.0 mm

Displacement

2,359 cc

Horsepower (estimated)

169 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque (estimated)

156 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm

Valves per cylinder

4

Application comparativemeasure

13:1

Hybrid type

Together

Electric Engine

Horsepower (estimated)

40.2 hp (30kW) @ 1,400-6,000 rpm

Torque (estimated)

151.2 lb-ft (205 Nm) @ 0-1,400 rpm

Engine sort

Interior-Permanent Magnet Synchronous Engine

Voltage

Max. 270V

Hybrid Complement Performance Total

Horsepower (estimated)

209.2 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque (estimated)

195.4 lb-ft

Battery

Energy outlay

34kW

Type

Lithium polymer battery

Voltage

270V

Weight

95.9 lbs

Genius

5.3 Ah

Electric-vehicle operation

Limit of 62 mph

DELIVERY

Six-speed electronic involuntary but lock-up torque converter

Rigging ratios

Initial

4.212:1

Second

2.637:1

Third

1.800:1

Fourth

1.386:1

Fifth

1.000:1

Sixth

0.772:1

Reverse

3.385:1

Last expostulate

3.320:1

CESSATION

Front

MacPherson strut with gas-charged hydraulic identicaltiwn bloodvessel startle absorbers as well as stabilizer bar

Back

Eccentric multi-link design with coil springs, gas-charged hydraulic twin tube shock absorbers as well as stabilizer club

&nb sp;

STEERING

Type

Shelve & Pinion, energy assisted

Overall Comparativemeasure

14.5:1

Turns, close to lock

2.94

Turning round

35.8 ft.

BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS

Front

Power-assisted 11.8-in. ventilated disc, 1 pot-caliper stop with deskpad wear notice device

Back

Power-assisted 11. 2-in. ventilated front, 1 pot-caliper brake with deskpad wear notice device

ABS

4-wheel, 4-channel and 4-sensor with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Tires

P205/65R16

P215/55R17 Discretionary

Tire mobility kit ; T125/80D16 Gangling tire – optional)

Wheels

6.5J x 16-in.

7.5J x 17-in. Discretionary

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

110.0 in.

Overall length

189.8 in.

Altogether breadth

72.2 in.

Altogether tallness

57.7 in.

Fellow of draw towards (Cd)

0.25 Aim

Wheel tread, front/rear

16-in. tire: 62.9 in. / 62.9 in.

17-in. tire: 62.6 in. / 62.6 in.

Overhang, front/rear

37.0 in. / 42.7 in.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Conduct room

Front

40.0 in.

Back

37.8 in.

Leg room

Front

45.5 in.

Rear

34.6 in.

Shoulder room

Front

57.9 in.

Rear

56.7 in.

Hip room

Front

55.2 in.

Back

54.9 in.

EPA newcomer volume

103.8 cu. ft.

EPA load volume

10.7 cu. ft.

EPA sum volume

114.5 cu. ft.

CAPACITIES

Fuel

17.2 gallons

Oil

4.3 quarts

Coolant

6.6 quarts

CURB WEIGHT

Six-speed automatic

3,457 – 3,578 lbs

FUEL ECONOMY

City

Mainroad

Total

Six-speed automatic (estimated)

37 mpg

39 mpg

38 mpg

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