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Hyundai working on a new FCV, will be introduced next year
The Hyundai ix35 / Tucson Fuel Cell went into production nearly three years ago and the company has announced plans to introduce a successor sometime next year. In an interview with Autocar, Hyundai Motor UK Product PR Manager Robin Hayles confirmed the company is working on a new fuel cell vehicle. Hayles was coy on specifics but the magazine is reporting the model will be aimed at consumers and will likely be more affordable than the ix35 / Tucson Fuel Cell. The model is expected to be a crossover that is about the same size as the outgoing FCV. However, the new model is rumored to be significantly lighter than its predecessor.
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Hyundai Ioniq headed for New York with three eco-friendly powertrains
Hyundai has announced plans to stage the North American debut of the Ioniq at the New York Auto Show on March 23rd. Unveiled earlier this year in Geneva, the Ioniq is an eco-friendly hatchback which features a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrain. U.S. specifications will be announced later this week but the Europe-spec Ioniq hybrid has a 1.6-liter GDI petrol engine, an electric motors, and 1.56 kilowatt hour lithium-ion-polymer battery pack. This setup enables the car to produce a combined maximum output of 141 horsepower.
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2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport to debut at SEMA, could have 200 hp
Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski has revealed some new details about the 2017 Elantra Sport. Speaking with Edmunds, Zuchowski said the model will be aimed "at the performance enthusiast" and it will be "completely different" than previous Elantra Sport models which were pretty much a one-trick pony.
Chinese air pollution to blame for the lack of Hyundai & Kia convertibles?
Hyundai and Kia have introduced a number of convertible concepts over the years but the companies haven't offered a production drop top since the Lotus-based Kia Elan went out of production in the late 1990's. While it would be easy to chalk this up to declining consumer interest, one company insider says the reason is much simpler. Speaking to Motoring, the source said air pollution from China makes convertible a hard sell in South Korea.
