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Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain that offers major improvements in both fuel savings and performance. The system uses innovative dual-motor technology that changes how hybrid cars work.
Two Motors Working Together
The key to Hyundai’s new system is a redesigned transmission with two built-in electric motors:
The first motor (P1) starts the vehicle, charges the battery, and helps with driving. The second motor (P2) provides main driving power and captures energy during braking.
This setup creates smoother gear shifts and a quieter ride – fixing common issues with hybrid cars. The system works with different engines and can power everything from small cars to large SUVs.
Real Numbers Show Big Gains
The first vehicle using this system is the Hyundai Palisade hybrid with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine:
- 45% better fuel efficiency than similar regular engines
- 19% more power and 9% more torque
- 334 horsepower total
- 460 Newton-meters of torque
- Fuel economy of 14.1 kilometers per liter (about 33.2 MPG)
A smaller 1.6-liter turbo hybrid version offers 4% better fuel economy and more torque for mid-size SUVs like the upcoming Santa Fe.
Smart Engineering Makes It Work
Hyundai’s engineers have used several clever techniques:
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The engine uses an “over-expansion cycle” that changes how fuel burns in the engine. This uses less energy during compression while getting more power during combustion.
Better piston design and a triple fuel injection system improve how fuel burns, making the engine more efficient.
“We have developed an innovative new hybrid system that integrates our engine, transmission and hybrid experience with the electrification technology from our electric vehicles,” said Dong Hee Han, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Group.
Electric Car Features in a Hybrid
The new hybrid system includes features usually found in electric cars:
- Stay Mode lets you run AC and electronics for up to an hour with the engine off
- Vehicle-to-Load allows the car to power external devices like appliances
- Smart Regenerative Braking adjusts automatically based on traffic and navigation
- Optional electric all-wheel drive adds a motor to the rear wheels for better traction
Coming Soon to More Vehicles
Hyundai plans to expand from three to five hybrid models. The 2.5-liter system is already in the new Palisade. A rear-wheel-drive version is planned for 2026, eventually reaching Hyundai’s luxury Genesis brand.
This technology is part of Hyundai’s plan to offer efficient, powerful options as the car industry moves toward electric vehicles.
For drivers, this means more hybrid choices that don’t sacrifice performance or comfort – just using less gas and creating fewer emissions.
