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The Hyundai i-flow concept car made its official debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Making its official world premiere at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the Hyundai i-flow concept car carries forward the automaker's evocative new form language called "fluidic design". Flowing lines incorporated to the body of the concept car not only create a futuristic shape, but also contribute to exceptional aerodynamics and help to reduce the car's CO2 output to just 85g/km.
The key factors delivering such an environmentally conscious performance is Hyundai's first ever diesel hybrid powertrain and application of next generation technologies and materials developed in conjunction with the worlds leading chemical company BASF.
With an overall length of 4.780mm, 1.850mm width, 1.420mm height and a 2.800mm wheelbase, give the i-flow a stance which is more akin to a coupe than a traditional mid-size sedan.
Despite its sporty exterior, the i-flow concept car redefines the perception of space. Fundamental elements, such as the seats and centre console, were crafted for minimal weight and volume using cutting-edge materials from BASF.
The frugality continues under the hood with a 1.7-liter turbo diesel hybrid powertrain making it all happen through a six-speed, dual-clutch transmission, and recycling, energy harvesting, that is taken almost all the way with flexible solar panels on the roof and additional power produced via exhaust heat According to Hyundai, the i-flow concept car is a test bed for new energy harvesting ideas, ranging from flexible solar panel roofing to a thermo-electric generator which uses exhaust heat to produce power.
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