Hyundai
Blue2 Concept
At
the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, Hyundai Motor staged a world premiere of the Hyundai
Blue2 concept car (codenamed HND-6), a mid-size FCEV which shows a blueprint
for future sedans. 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.
Aiming
at gaining early leadership of the FCEV market, Hyundai Blue2 concept is
powered by a fuel cell electric system that delivers a stack power of 90 kW
(1.65 kW/L) and fuel economy of 34.9 km/l. The Blue2 is materialized in a sporty
and luxurious style, a combination of futuristic, flowing designs and
eco-friendly features. The Hyundai Blue2 concept is equipped with
low-resistance tires and alloy wheels which are designed to improve aerodynamic
performance, while the car's interior design encompasses a futuristic look by
using eco-friendly new materials.
Hyundai's
concept keywords for the exterior design are 'Intersected Flow,' featuring
innovative and dynamic designs. The vehicle's condition is visible via unique
and futuristic images on the exterior of the car through outside LED screen
panels, which are located on both the front and rear of the car. Blue2 also
features a welcome system which recognizes the driver, while an automatic
opening door system enhances the driver's convenience. Conventional side
mirrors are replaced by side cameras and a roof camera, offering a
state-of-the-art driving environment.
The
exterior designs flow inside the vehicle, with asymmetrically-designed
dashboards and doors to optimize a driver's convenience and add emotional
value. Wider seats enable people to get in and out of the vehicle more
comfortably.
Hyundai
combined the cluster and center fascia, applying an advanced Transparent
Organic Light Emitting Diode (TOLED) monitor and ultra-light tempered glass,
called Gorilla Glass, providing more accurate and vivid graphic information.
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, giving drivers a new experience.
Hyundai
Blue2 concept aims to satisfy all the senses of future drivers, including the
air they breathe: A cluster ionizer freshens the air inside the vehicle, while
antibacterial genuine leather with leaf-shaped patterns, called 'eco-graphic
perforation,' enhances an eco-friendly look and feel.
