home > Hyundai Motor > news   Hyundai Motor India goes green with zero emission electric car - Unveils i10 Electric at Auto Expo 2010 - Re-emphasises Trust and Innovation - Showcases future technology and design • i-mode-Innovative and futuristic • Genesis Coupe - Luxury with performance • H1 - Comfort & Convenience   6 Jan 2010 , New Delhi : Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s largest car exporter and second largest car manufacturer, today unveiled the electric version of the immensely popular compact car - i10 at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi. Considered as a breakthrough in the alternate fuel vehicle segment, the i10 electric ushers in a new era of mobility – a zero-emission urban commuter vehicle. The i10 Electric made its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, 2009. Slated for a limited series production run in 2010 in the home market of Hyundai - South Korea, the all new i10 Electric is an embodiment of Hyundai’s radical, transformative vision for the future and the culmination of decades of investment in research and development. On the occasion, Arvind Saxena, Director (Marketing & Sales), HMIL, said, “A growing awareness amongst consumers for all things green inspired us to introduce the electric version of our immensely popular compact car – i10. It is truly a real-world car with zero emissions, and the unveiling today, marks the first step in what is sure to be an exciting journey - for people all over the world, for Hyundai and for the industry. We hope that the heightened interest in electric vehicles will present us with a huge opportunity to bring in EV technology to the Indian market in the near future.” Powered by a highly efficient 49kWh electrical motor and a 16kWh battery, the i10 electric uses advanced LiPoly (Lithium-Ion-Polymer) technology with numerous advantages over other batteries. The low kerb weight and the evolved battery technology gives the i10 Electric a driving range of 160km on a single charge to satisfy real-world consumer requirements with a top speed of 130kmph. Key Characteristics of Hyundai i10 Electric • Zero Emission • Low Kerb weight (1000Kg) • Driving range of 160 km on a single charge • Highly efficient LiPoly Battery • Easy for urban commuting The i10 Electric offers dual recharging cycles: Charging at home through a 220V outlet is estimated to take approximately five hours for a 100 per cent capacity. With a 413V outlet, an industrial strength current, the battery can be recharged up to 85 percent of its capacity within 15 minutes. The i10 Electric incorporates advanced LiPoly batteries which compared with nickel-metal hydride batteries (NiMH) delivers the same power with 30 percent less weight, 40 percent less volume and 12 percent greater efficiency. This ensures a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered automobiles. Hyundai Motor Pavilion at the Auto Expo 2010 Designed under the theme of ‘Trust and Innovation’, Hyundai’s futuristic stand at the 10th Auto Expo will display the full line-up of passenger cars and Concept vehicles. Each of the cars highlights a different aspect of the Hyundai’s brand pillars - passionate driving, customer satisfaction, innovation and trust. Mr. Saxena, further adds, “All vehicles displayed here reflect Hyundai’s in-built principles of Trust & Innovation. These inherent qualities are unique to Hyundai and are fundamental to the popularity of our vehicles with customers in India and around the world. Hyundai welcomes its visitors at the Auto Expo as it provides glimpse in to the world of Hyundai as it is today and what it will be tomorrow.” The pavilion creates two different zones for the visitors to experience two important aspects of Hyundai’s success. Trust which the company has enjoyed in India for the last 11 years and Innovation which has helped the company to meet the demands and the needs of its customers for so many years. The promise is to keep and grow both. As Hyundai grows it will add to its customer base and continuously innovate to be on the cutting edge of automotive technology. Trust is represented by the ever reliable and trusted line-up of cars like Santro, i10, i20, Accent, Verna and Sonata Transform while the exciting new i10 Electric, Genesis Coupe, i-mode and H1 are the embodiment of ‘Innovation’ which will satisfy future customers. Under the ‘Trust’ umbrella, Santro, the flagship brand from Hyundai has been one of the top-selling models both in India and the overseas market with sales of over 15 million units since its launch in September, 1998. In fact, to meet the phenomenal demand, Hyundai has introduced the all new stylish Santro in September, 2009 with many added features to considerably raise the bar for cars in this segment. The practical Hyundai i10 and the stylish, fun-to-drive i20 are Hyundai’s new high-volume players which have set new benchmarks for their respective segments. Both these cars deliver the optimal blend of distinctive design, voluminous interiors, fuel economy and technology to its customers. Hyundai i10 made its world debut in India in October, 2007 and since then it has won the hearts of the customers and the industry by claiming all the Car of the Year 2008 awards from the critics as well as the hearts of the customers. With its fresh and head-turning styling, quality interior, class-leading safety and engaging driver dynamics, the sparkling new Hyundai i20 took centre stage at the 2008 Paris Mondial de l Automobile (Paris Motor Show). Known for quality and customer satisfaction Hyundai i20 has been awarded with the European NCAP five star rating which makes it first “India made car” to attain the highest safety ratings. This has not only made i20 as one the safest car in its segment but also has globally raised the benchmark for compact cars (B segment) not only in terms of performance, build quality, ergonomics and aesthetics but also majorly in terms of occupant and pedestrian safety. In the month of July 2009, HMIL launched the diesel version of the popular hatchback i20 to cater to the ever-expanding diesel market in India. With average sales of i20 crossing over 4,000 units per month in the domestic market and around 8,000 units in the overseas market, both i10 & i20 have been driving the growth story of Hyundai Motor in India. Accent has always been a very strong product in its segment. Keeping in mind its commitment to launch environmentally friendly vehicles, Hyundai had introduced the CNG version of its popular selling sedan. Thereafter, the LPG version was launched that added to the appeal of Accent, and the customers found it to be a really attractive proposition as it was not only cheaper to run and maintain but also eco friendly. In February 2009, Hyundai introduced the new Verna with refurbished interiors and also a new automatic diesel variant - the first of its kind in the segment. Uniquely developed for a demanding segment of Indian consumers, the automatic version provides economy of diesel and the convenience of an automatic transmission in the same package. Its high fuel efficiency and plush interiors combined with a perfect blend of performance, style and world class features has made it a highly popular and contemporary choice in C segment commuting. Launched in January 2009, Sonata Transform offers high end luxury combined with top notch comfort and advanced safety features for its premium customers. For the first time in India Hyundai introduced the Theta powered engine in the Sonata that delivers more power and torque while improving on the fuel-economy. Leading the showcase of new products and technologies under ‘Innovation’ theme is the i-mode which is set to take the stage with its amazing blend of visionary styling, futuristic technologies and advanced eco-dynamics. The car was first showcased at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, 2008. This innovatively styled and eco-friendly vehicle with its impressive mono-volume architecture provides an invitation to travel, explore and relax within the concept of a moving cocoon. Powered by the Euro 6 ready all-new 2.2-liter R (Dual Turbo) diesel engine, the i-mode concept incorporates high-tech materials, swivel seats and state-of-the-art communication solutions into a completely new vehicle impression. The Hyundai Genesis sedan which was first launched in the Korean and the North American market won many accolades for itself including the coveted title - ‘North American Car of the Year 2009’ and the prestigious ‘Canadian Car of the Year 2009’. On display at the Hyundai pavilion this year will be the all new high performance Genesis Coupe – the sports variant of the Genesis sedan with focus on performance and luxury. The new Genesis Coupe highlights upscale new design, responsive driving dynamics and class-leading technology. The Genesis Coupe which followed the Genesis sedan comes in two performance-focused engine variants - a 212-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a range-topping all-aluminum 306-horsepower, DOHC 3.8-liter V6 engine with the new rear wheel drive architecture. Joining these technological marvels at the stand is H1 – the comfortable and convenient, spacious and flexible, stylish and luxurious van from Hyundai. With a choice of nine or twelve seats, the H-1 Van is at home in a variety of business and leisure roles – as a hotel shuttle, for tourists on sight-seeing trips or for taking sports club members (and all their gear) to the big event. And because its a Hyundai, reliability and economy are part of the DNA.About EEPC EEPC or The Engineering Export Promotion Council is an apex industry body set up by the Ministry of Commerce. EEPC awards which are over four decades old are one of the most respected export awards in the country. The awards are presented every year to corporate organisations that have shown outstanding achievements in the different categories. The ‘Large Enterprises’ category comprises of manufacturers with an export turnover of over Rs 150 crores. About HMIL Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea and is the second largest car manufacturer and the largest passenger car exporter from India. HMIL presently markets 54 variants of passenger cars across segments. The Santro in the B segment, the Getz Prime, i10 and the Premium hatchback i20 in the B+ segment, the Accent and the Verna in the C segment, the Sonata in the E segment and the Tucson in the SUV segment. Hyundai Motor India, continuing its tradition of being the fastest growing passenger car manufacturer, registering total sales of 489,328 vehicles in the calendar year (CY) 2008, an increase of 49.6 percent over CY 2007. In the domestic market it clocked a growth of 22.4 percent as compared to 2007 with 245,397 units, while overseas sales grew by 92.5 percent, with exports of 243,931 units. HMIL`s fully integrated state-of-the-art manufacturing plant near Chennai boasts of the most advanced production, quality and testing capabilities in the country. In continuation of its commitment to provide the Indian customer with global technology, HMIL commissioned its second plant in February 2008 which produces an additional 300,000 units per annum, raising HMIL`s total production capacity to 600,000 units per annum. HMIL has invested to expand capacity in line with its positioning as HMC`s global export hub for compact cars. Apart from the expansion of production capacity, HMIL currently has 260 strong dealer network across India, which will be further bolstered in 2009. In 2008, HMIL also successfully completed 10 glorious years of operations in India and to commemorate its achievements, initiated a unique trans-continental drive from Delhi to Paris in two of its hugely popular i10 Kappa cars. The drive created automobile history by completing a distance of 10,000km in just 17 days after which the i10s were showcased at the Paris Motor Show in October. In fact it was at the Paris Motor Show that HMIL first unveiled the Hyundai i20 and the car received a phenomenal response from the auto enthusiasts across the world. Hyundai Motor India also accomplished the landmark of producing the fastest 20th lakh cars in India in 2008. Like 2008, the year 2007 had also been a significant year for Hyundai Motor India. It achieved a significant milestone by rolling out the fastest 400,000th export car. Hyundai exported to over 100 countries globally; even as it plans to continue its thrust in existing export markets, it is gearing up to step up its foray into new markets. 2007 also saw the launch of the i10 and yet another path-breaking record in its young journey by rolling out the fastest 1,500,000th car. Hyundai`s new model i10 made a clean sweep of all the `Car of the Year 2008` awards from the leading automotive magazines and TV channels like BS Motoring, CNBC-TV18 AutoCar, NDTV Profit Car & Bike India and Overdrive magazine. The i10 was also the choice of the discerning automotive media of the country as they conferred the prestigious `Indian Car of the Year` (ICOTY) award to the i10 as well. The Santro and the Accent also received the `TNS Voice of the Customer - 2008` award for the Premium Compact Car (Santro) and the Entry Mid size Car (Accent). In March 2008 it achieved yet another milestone by rolling out the fastest 500,000th export car. In 2007, the Hyundai Verna had also bagged some of the most prestigious awards starting with the Overdrive magazine`s `Car of the Year 2007`, the `Best Mid-size Car of the Year` award from NDTV Profit Car & Bike India, the `Best Value for Money Car` from CNBC Autocar and `Performance Car of the Year` from Business Standard Motoring. Hyundai cars have been a favorite at all awards ceremonies and has won many awards. The Sonata Embera won the `Executive Car of The Year 2006` award from Business Standard Motoring magazine and NDTV Profit Car & Bike India had declared the Tucson as the `SUV of The Year 2006`. Not only this, HMIL has also been awarded the benchmark ISO 14001 certification for its sustainable environment management practices.   home > Hyundai Motor > news     Legal Policy | Copyright © 2005-2006 The Information Company Private Limited. All rights reserved.