BUSMAKERS' NEWS * WORLDWIDE
* South Korea - Hyundai develops mild hybrid bus
Seoul,S.K. -Autobloggreen, by Domenick Yoney -Apr 7, 2008: -- South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai, has announced they are entering the hybrid bus business. They are approaching this market niche from a slightly different angle by beginning with a more affordable mild hybrid architecture... Incorporating an 8Kw electric motor, this system is centered around stop-and-go. When the bus comes to a stop, so does the engine and when the foot comes off the brake the engine is spun back up to speed. Other hybrid tricks include regenerative braking and an electric fan for engine cooling. Because it is so simple the company hopes to offer both a diesel and CNG version and estimates the final cost to its customers to be about a fifth of a full hybrid design. The first dozen should be delivered by the end of this month for real-world testing and the plan is to begin mass production by the end of 2009...Labels: busmakers' news
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