At the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, Hyundai unveiled the Blue2 (read: ''Blue square'') concept vehicle, the Korean automaker's first sedan-style Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) powered by hydrogen, which reflects its ''New Thinking, New Possibilities'' philosophy.
Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers a stack power of 90 kW (approx. 122 horsepower) and fuel economy of 34.9 km/ℓ (2.87 L/100 km), in part thanks to low-resistance tires and light alloy wheels.
But it's the futuristic design that most people are talking about.
Built from eco-friendly new materials, the car features front and rear outside LED screen panels, a welcome system which recognizes the driver, plus an automatic door opening system which provides extra convenience. Following the latest trend in concept design, the traditional side mirrors have been replaced by side cameras and a roof camera.
The forward-thinking styling approach continues inside the vehicle, with asymmetrically-designed dashboards and doors. Hyundai combined the instrument cluster and centre display, applying an advanced Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) monitor and ultra-light tempered glass, called Gorilla Glass, to provide more accurate and vivid graphic information. The overall layout and effect look reminiscent of the movie Tron.
The infotainment system is operated by a Motion Sensor Moustick, a haptic wheel and motion sensor that respond to the driver’s touch and hand movements, respectively. Also included are antibacterial genuine leather surfaces and a cluster ionizer that freshens the air inside the vehicle.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, the name 'Blue2' is a combination of Hyundai’s sub eco-brand 'Blue Drive' and the number '2' from H2, the symbol for hydrogen gas.
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| Photo: Hyundai |
Blue2 is powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers a stack power of 90 kW (approx. 122 horsepower) and fuel economy of 34.9 km/ℓ (2.87 L/100 km), in part thanks to low-resistance tires and light alloy wheels.
But it's the futuristic design that most people are talking about.
Built from eco-friendly new materials, the car features front and rear outside LED screen panels, a welcome system which recognizes the driver, plus an automatic door opening system which provides extra convenience. Following the latest trend in concept design, the traditional side mirrors have been replaced by side cameras and a roof camera.
The forward-thinking styling approach continues inside the vehicle, with asymmetrically-designed dashboards and doors. Hyundai combined the instrument cluster and centre display, applying an advanced Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) monitor and ultra-light tempered glass, called Gorilla Glass, to provide more accurate and vivid graphic information. The overall layout and effect look reminiscent of the movie Tron.
The infotainment system is operated by a Motion Sensor Moustick, a haptic wheel and motion sensor that respond to the driver’s touch and hand movements, respectively. Also included are antibacterial genuine leather surfaces and a cluster ionizer that freshens the air inside the vehicle.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, the name 'Blue2' is a combination of Hyundai’s sub eco-brand 'Blue Drive' and the number '2' from H2, the symbol for hydrogen gas.
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| Photo: Hyundai |