Tuesday, December 7, 2010

2010 Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Front Side View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

At the 2010 Chicago Auto Show Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept. The most efficient Kia vehicles with significant fuel consumption and emission reductions developed under the EcoDynamics sub-brand. This is the answer of what people want in the future from a green perspective,eco-minded features for today’s environmentally conscious consumers.

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Front Angle View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

In addition to reducing vehicle emissions is also offering a sophisticated futuristic design with fine lines. The Kia Ray is the fifth vehicle from the Irvine Calif.-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) to be revealed in the last year. The latest design from KDCA follows award-winning Kia vehicles Soul, Forte, Forte Koup and the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV. Inventively showcases a futuristic four-seat compact sedan and designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal roof-top solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel that power extra lighting or climate control systems to demonstrates a prospective plug-in hybrid vehicle configuration from Kia.

The Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept is designed to be powered by an all-aluminum 153-horsepower Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4-liter engine mated to a permanently-engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), used in combination with a 78kw electric motor. Depending on driving conditions, power is sent to the wheels from the gasoline engine, the electric motor, or both together. The Kia Ray concept is front-wheel drive with a four-wheel independent suspension.

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Side View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Nose Close View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

Furthering EcoDynamics innovation, the Kia Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept’s advanced system is equipped with an engine-power saving alternator management system and a toggle gear-shift up/down indicator to encourage economical driving. Custom-designed low-rolling resistance with a hexagon pattern, narrow 20-inch (195/50R20) tires also improve Kia Ray’s efficiency. How do you think? Let’s look again spec and Photos Car of the Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept.

Technical Specifications

* Length: 173.2 inches / 4,400 mm
* Width: 72.8 inches / 1,850 mm
* Height: 53.5 inches / 1,360 mm
* Wheel base: 106.3 inches / 2,700 mm
* Tires: 195/50 R20 low-rolling resistance
* Engine: 1.4-liter Gamma 153-hp GDI engine / 78kw electric motor
* Transmission: CVT/ fixed ratio
* Batteries: Lithium-ion polymer
* Top Speed: 109 mph
* Fuel Economy
o Pure HEV Mode: 77.6 mpg
o Plug-in HEV Mode: 202.3 mpg
* Vehicle Range: 746 miles
* Cd: 0.25
* Steering: By-wire

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Interior View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Rear Side View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept Rear View 2010 Kia Ray Plug In Hybrid Concept

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