Exciting Adventure of Electric Vehicles at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show
Exciting Adventure of Electric Vehicles at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show
  • Yeon Choul-woong
  • 승인 2011.04.03 00:12
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The 2011 Seoul Motor Show has unveiled a variety of pure electric vehicles while surprising visitors. 

Hyundai BlueOn

Hyundai BlueOn, fully developed in Korea, is being showcased. The BlueOn has a compact body with an overall length of 3,585 mm, overall width of 1,595 mm and overall height of 1,540 mm. It is equipped with a highly efficient electric motor powered by an innovative 16.4 kWh LiPoly battery that offers numerous advantages over other battery types. The battery's lifespan and storage capacity determines the vehicle's performance. LiPoly batteries deliver the same power with its previous nickel-metal hydride batteries at 30 percent less weight and 40 percent less volume.

For the travelers who hope to drive electric vehicles, the recharging methods and performances is always what matters. The BlueOn can travel as much as 140 km on a single charge and promises quick recharging speeds to about 80 percent of its capacity within 25 minutes.

GM Volt

GM Korea is showing the Volt, the 2011 North American Car of the Year. The Volt is a vehicle that is already making Chevrolet greener. The Volt is one of a kind, all-electrically driven vehicle designed and engineered to operate in all climates, with a range of up to 610 kilometers. It can be driven up to 80 km on electricity stored in its 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. When the battery's energy is depleted, an onboard generator kicks in and produces electricity to sustain the charge of the battery.  

Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet, founded in Detroit in November 1911 by famed race car driver Louis Chevrolet and General Motors Founder William C. "Billy" Durant, quickly earned a reputation for performance, durability and value. These traits remain at the core of Chvrolet in its 100th year. To celebrate its great history of the brand, GM is also displaying two historic vehicles. One is the 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, which was the first low-priced car to adopt an automatic transmission, heralding the beginning of a new era of convertible hardtop styling. The other is the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, which is regarded as one of the best-looking cars ever designed.

Renault Samsung Twizy Z.E.

Renault Samsung is also showcasing a Twizy Z. E. Concept and SM3 Z.E. The Twizy Z.E. Concept, which will be an ultra-compact and the cheapest electric vehicles on the market. The Twizy seems to be designed for drivers to travel anywhere as economically and environmentally friendly as possible and is expected to appeal to not only younger drivers, but also busy city dwellers looking for a second vehicle as well. The SM3 Z.E, a 100 percent pure electric vehicle, produces no CO2 emissions and it can be driven for more than 160 km at the maximum speed of 150 km/h on a single charge. Renault Samsung will supply 100 units in 2011 and 500 units in 2012 for test purposes and plans to start its mass production from late 2012. Meanwhile, Nissan's Leaf is also on display and it guarantees to be driven for 160 km at the maximum speed of 150 km/h on a single charge too.

Kia POP

Kia POP Concept vehicle provides a futuristic European design look and took its inspirations from outside the world of automobile design. It is less than 10 feet in length and can travel up to 160 km on a single charge. The POP Concept was born from Kia's EcoDynamics philosophy and brings ultra efficiency to life symbolizing sustainable future through vehicles. Its batteries offer the same power performance as a lithium-ion battery, but with a 20 percent reduction in battery size. It can be driven at the top speed of 140 km/h and be completely recharged in six hours. 

SsangYong KEV2

SsangYong KEV2 Concept came back to us with a more advanced shape from the previous KEV1. The KEV2 is not an SUV, but a crossover vehicle. It is the first real product that has come from SsangYong since the Indian manufacturer Mahindra took it over. The KEV2 uses a 120 horsepower electric motor, which draws its power from a 35 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and will be running at the maximum speed of 150 km/h. 

AD Motors Change

AD Motors is also drawing visitor's attention by introducing the Change, which allows you to drive at the maximum speed of 60 km/h and a travel distance of 100 km per charge. It is not only good for transportation purposes, but also good for delivery and shopping as its charging time takes about six hours via a 220V charging station. 

Power Plaza Twike

Power Plaza is showcasing the TWIKE and Yebbujana. The TWIKE is attracting many visitors' attention with its slick design. The Yebbujana, a 100 percent pure electric vehicle, can be driven for about 500 km and a maximum speed of 150 km/h all on a single charge and will be on sale in 2~3 years later. Its previous model won the car racing championship by completing the 503.2 km course on one single charge.


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