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Hyundai's i30 blue will be first with ISG (stop start) technology

Hyundai wants journalists who attend the Geneva Motor Show to focus on the new HED-6 concept SUV (above). That's fine and all, but the company's green blue news is that for the first time, a production Hyundai will get stop-start technology. The i30 blue is the lucky recipient of the micro-hybrid system, which Hyundai calls ISG (Idle Stop and Go). The Korean automaker says ISG "will contribute to a significant cut in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions." The i30 blue will also be the first to wear the "blue" badge; step one in Hyundai ... Read more →

LA 2008: Hyundai announces Blue Drive efficiency strategy, 2010 Sonata hybrid Sam Abuelsamid

Hyundai has joined the "Blue is the new green movement" at the LA Auto Show, where the Korean automaker has announced its "Blue Drive" efficiency strategy. The core of the plan is meet the ...

Hyundai's i30 blue will be first with ISG (stop start) technology 10 months ago on Autoblog Green

LA 2008: Hyundai announces Blue Drive efficiency strategy, 2010 Sonata hybrid 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

Hyundai has joined the "Blue is the new green movement" at the LA Auto Show, where the Korean automaker has announced its "Blue Drive" efficiency strategy. The core of the plan is meet the federally-mandated 35 mpg fleet average economy requirement by 2015 rather than the 2020 date specified in ...

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