Refuelling hydrogen-powered and conventional combustion-engined cars is a similar process – that’s why companies like Toyota and Hyundai believe fuel-cell technology is a natural stepping-stone from hybrids. South Korea’s Hyundai has already leap-frogged petrol-electric hybrid power in this part of the world with an agreement to supply the Australian Capital Territory … [Read more...] about Hyundai to provide hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles for government use
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Hyundai’s ‘N’ cars will miss out on ‘Down Under’ suspension treatment
Hyundai’s high-performance ‘N’ cars won’t get the special ‘Down Under’ ride and handling treatment that the carmaker has made much of in the past few years. Instead, the N-badged cars will be tuned exclusively for Germany’s tortuous Nurburgring circuit. Hyundai’s engineering chief Albert Biermann told journalists at the Paris motor show: “No tuning for Australia, but we will … [Read more...] about Hyundai’s ‘N’ cars will miss out on ‘Down Under’ suspension treatment
Hyundai’s i30 N car – video offers clue to power output
Hyundai’s first high-performance N division car will be the hatchback i30 variant – and it is likely to be in New Zealand late next year with a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine under the bonnet. A clue to its power and torque delivery is contained in this video from the carmaker. Could it be 195kW/310Nm? … [Read more...] about Hyundai’s i30 N car – video offers clue to power output
Hyundai’s go-faster N range heads towards fuel-cell powertrains
Hyundai is counting down to its first N car, a sub-brand along the lines of the high-performance Mercedes-AMG and the BMW M divisions. But, like the high-end Germans, it admits hybrid and fuel-cell technology will ultimately become the powertrains of choice. Hyundai has the components it needs for a hybrid with its Ioniq model, a range of hatchbacks offering … [Read more...] about Hyundai’s go-faster N range heads towards fuel-cell powertrains
Hyundai to launch Toyota Prius rival, hints at ‘yes’ for Santa Cruz ute
South Korea’s Hyundai will this month reveal its new petrol-electric Ionig, the first in a line of hybrid vehicles it plans as part of its aim to challenge Toyota as the motoring industry’s global green leader. And the Ioniq isn’t the only vehicle Hyundai will use to muscle in on Toyota territory – it appears the Santa Cruz ute concept it unveiled at the Detroit show … [Read more...] about Hyundai to launch Toyota Prius rival, hints at ‘yes’ for Santa Cruz ute