Hyundai’s i-Blue Adapts Yin Yang Concept
Let’s have some Chinese philosophy lesson here. Are you familiar with the yin and yang concept? It is symbolized by a circle divided into two equal parts (I wish I could just draw it for you) - one is white the other, black. Inside each fraction are two small circles, black on the white area and black on the white portion. Hmm… Seems like an interesting idea to spice up Acura Legend headlights, isn’t it? If you get what I mean.
According to wikipedia.org, yin and yang, also known as heaven and earth, represents two “primal opposing but complementary principles said to be found in all non-static objects and processes in the universe.” Yin (dark) stands for water and earth while yang (light) signifies fire and air.
Reports from AutoChannel said that the yin and yang concept was the same idea that inspired Hyundai’s new i-Blue Fuel cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)’s exterior design. This new hydrogen-powered, zero-emission car concept was introduced during the 100th Chicago Auto Show that started yesterday. It features Hyundai’s third generation fuel cell technology, the first step towards Hyundai’s vision of mass-producing hydrogen-powered cell vehicles in the next 10 years. Fuel cell vehicles, as we all know is environment-friendly for its sole emission is water vapor.
The i-Blue, like the yin yang, is an epitome of balance between elegance and safety. Square and circle were two geometric forms employed in its design giving it a rhombus-like shape. Its fuel cell stack is placed underfloor instead of putting it at the engine compartment thus, creating an ideal 50-50 weight distribution for smooth driving for more than 370 miles with a maximum speed of more than 100 miles per hour.
A 100 KW electric engine and fuel stack, fueled with compressed hydrogen stored in a 115-liter tank drives the i-Blue to run. Another appealing feature of this car is its full-surround camera system that enables the driver to see a virtual picture of the vehicle and the surroundings using its latest image processing techniques. That promotes safe driving, doesn’t it?
Hyundai Motor Company is the sixth largest automaker worldwide. It has been a member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP) for eight years now.
