• i-Blue third generation Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
• i-30 Crossover Wagon expands C-segment offering
• Veloster sporty coupe concept targets Y-Gen
At the
IAA 2007 which opens in Frankfurt on Sept 13,
Hyundai Motor Co. will unveil three new vehicles led by the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle which demonstrates the company"s strengthening commitment to the development of environmentally responsible transportation.
i-Blue will be joined by the Veloster, a sporty coupe which caters to the unique requirements of the Y-generation and the i-30 Crossover Wagon (CW), styled at the company's European Design Center in Russelsheim.
i-Blue
Hyundai"s new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission concept, the i-Blue Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) was developed at Hyundai"s Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan. The all-new i-Blue platform is tailored to incorporate Hyundai"s third-generation fuel cell technology, currently being developed at Hyundai"s Eco-Technology Research Institute in Mabuk, Korea. pany's European Design Center in Russelsheim.
In keeping with this year"s show theme, "See What"s Driving the Future," which focuses on sustainability and climate protection, the i-Blue demonstrates a significant step towards commercialization of Hyundai fuel cell vehicles. Unlike its predecessors which were built on SUV platforms, the i-Blue features a new D segment 2+2 crossover utility vehicle (CUV) body type.
"The i-Blue is Hyundai"s first-ever model designed from the ground up to incorporate fuel cell technology, marking a tremendous leap forward for our R&D program," said Dr. Hyun-Soon Lee, President of Research and Development. "Our engineering team has successfully designed a more compact fuel cell vehicle, while still realizing the safety, comfort, convenience and driving range of a tradition internal combustion engine vehicle."
Hyundai is making tremendous efforts to reach mass production of hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles a reality in the next decade.
Veloster
Styled at Hyundai"s Design and Technical Center at Namyang, the Veloster (codenamed HND-3) coupe is the third in a series of daring concept cars to be developed by the central styling studio in Korea. The Veloster name, a compound of velocity and roadster evokes the sporty characteristics of a classic two-plus-two. A panoramic glass roof and other futuristic styling cues help project a high-tech image.
Designed to cater to the tastes of the Y-generation, Veloster combines simple, iconic design with good value and robust construction.
"With Veloster, we wanted to try something really different. We"re keenly aware that we need radically new products for the Y-generation, the first-time twenties something buyer," said Oh Suk-Geun, Hyundai"s vice president of design. "This is really a bold new direction," he added.
i30 Crossover Wagon
Following the introduction earlier this year of the i-30 5-door hatchback at the Geneva Auto Show, Hyundai is proud to introduce an extension to the i-30 family, the i-30 CW which marks Hyundai"s long-awaited return to this popular and hotly contested segment in Europe. Like its 5-door hatchback sibling, the i-30 CW was styled at the European Design Center in Russelsheim ensuring that is perfectly in tune with continental tastes.
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Boeing and Emirates completed the delivery of the airline's first 777-200LR Worldliner this past Friday. Boeing's 777-200LR is the world's longest-range twin-engine commercial jet and Emirates is one of the largest operators of the 777 family. The airline's first of 10 777-200LRs on order is shown here departing Paine Field during flight testing. Emirates placed an order for 24 777-300ERs, 10 777-200LRs and 8 777 Freighters at the Dubai Air Show in 2005.
Source: boeing.com
Mahindra & Mahindra, India's largest SUV brand has done a humvee! Yes, the Mahindra Axe is a replacement for the current Mahindra Jeeps serving the Indian army. This monster of a SUV is built for rough terrains and to carry more ammo than the current Jeep in the Indian army. A civilian version is also expected shortly. Don't care too much about the mileage though. It will give about 8-9 kms per litre of petrol. AXE will be the first of its kind in India. Watch this space for more on the "AXE".
