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Friday, April 15, 2011

Ray hybrid concept from Kia

The company Kia, which presented recently at the Chicago Auto Show in hybrid concept Ray, showed that the market for environmentally friendly cars to it more than interesting.

And it is absolutely clear that the South Korean automaker is planning a very responsible approach to the exterior of its hybrid cars, mass production which, according to experts, will be adjusted in the next five years.
Vzbudorazhivshy public ekokontsept Kia Ray worked in the American studio company, a group of designers who worked on the creation of futuristic four-seat compact sedan based on the platform Kia Forte, which would combine modern design and latest technological developments in the field of hybrid cars.
Graceful body shape Ray, which emphasizes the high rear end, no doubt has good aerodynamic properties, and in general is noticeable that compared with other hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, the car was more stylish, has its own unique character .
The futuristic style is continued in the interior, made from environmentally friendly and lightweight recycled materials in the white colors, which affects the reflection of heat. Thanks to this color temperature inside the cabin reaches a peak in the heat, which reduces the use of air conditioners.
Concept will be equipped with Ray is made of aluminum alloy 1.4 liter gasoline engine producing 153 hp coupled to a continuously variable transmission to which, in turn, will be docked a 78 kW electric motor that receives power from a lithium-ion batteries.
According to information from Kia, the car can travel distances of more than 80 miles using only electric and fuel consumption in a joint mode is less than 2 liters per 100 kilometers.

 
 

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