Hyundai LPI Elantra Hybrid

    Hyundai has begun receiving pre-launch orders for its Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle, its first commercial hybrid in South Korea. Pre-orders will end July 7, a day before it officially introduces the car in the Korea domestic market.

    The hybrid electric vehicle is powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injected (LPI) engine. The LPI Gamma engine has a displacement of 1.6 liters, a 15kW (105 Nm) electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

    Together, the engine emits just 99 g/km of CO2 and 90 percent fewer emissions than an equivalent standard gasoline powered Elantra to qualify as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV).

    Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), often referred to as auto gas, is a low carbon emitting hydrocarbon fuel which burns more cleanly than gasoline or diesel and is especially free of the particulates associated with the latter.

    The hybrid engine is a mild (assist) hybrid, which should attain 17.8km/l (or gasoline equivalent of 22.2km/l). That's a 47 percent increase over the conventional 1.6L Elantra. Hyundai points out LPG in Korea is 50% less than that of gasoline, making it an even better option.

    The electric motor will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, the first hybrid in the world according to Hyundai to adopt the lithium-ion polymer battery cells. The technology and all key components in the LPI HEV have been developed by Hyundai and its local partners including the motor, battery and low DC/DC converter.

    Elantra LPI HEV Specifications

    Hybrid Type
    Flywheel-mounted motor-generator
    parallel type (mild)
    Length
    4505
    Width
    1775
    Height
    1490
    Wheelbase
    2650
    Tires
    Low-Rolling Resistance
    Engine
    In-line 4, 1.6L Gamma All-Aluminum
    (Atkinson Cycle)
    Bore x Stroke
    77.0mm x 85.44mm
    Compression Ratio
    12:1
    Head
    DOHC 16-Valve
    CVVT
    Single-Type (Intake)
    Maximum Power
    114ps @ 6000rpm
    Maximum Torque
    15.1kg m @ 4500rpm
    Acceleration 0-100km/h
    11.5 sec
    Transmission
    CVT with Metal V-Belt &
    Multi-Disc Wet Clutches for Start-Up
    Motor
    Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
    Maximum Power
    15kW
    Maximum Torque
    105Nm
    Maximum Speed
    6000rpm
    Batteries
    Lithium Ion Polymer Forced Air Cooling
    Voltage
    180V
    Capacity
    5.3Ah
    Tires
    185/65 R15 (STD) 195/65 R15 (OPT) Low-Friction
    Fuel Economy
    17.8km/l  (22.2km/l gasoline equivalent)
    CO2 Emissions
    99 g/km
    Emissions Classification
    SULEV
    Top Speed
    188km/h
    Steering
    Motor-Driven Power Steering
    Weight
    1297kg
    Fuel Tank (L)
    45.2
    Suspension
    (F) McPherson Strut
    (R) Multi-Link
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