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| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
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| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
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| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
At the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled the Hyundai Blue Drive powertrain for the then next generation Sonata, which uses lithium polymer battery technology. It was reported to be based on Hyundai BLUE-DRIVE concept.
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sales in the U.S. began near the end of February 2011.The Sonata Hybrid drivetrain combines a 2.4-liter engine with six-speed automatic transmission, and a 30kW electric motor and lightweight lithium polymer batteries to produce a full gasoline-electric hybrid with 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg-imp) in the city and 40 miles per US gallon (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg-imp) on the highway. This powertrain will be shared by the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid.
