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The Hyundai Elantra N arrives on July 14th

From Hyundai comes the new Elantra N based on the standard Elantra model. The N model will be unveiled on July 14.

Hyundai N department will, by presenting the Elantra N model, take a step forward compared to the Elantra N Line. As there is currently no information on the performance of the new model, photos have been leaked to the public showing what the N model might look like.

According to unconfirmed information, the N model should be powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine with 276 hp and 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) of torque. The engine will be paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual transmission.

Some information suggests that the Elantra N should be equipped with an electrically controlled differential, 13.6-inch front and 12.4-inch rear brakes, and a sophisticated multiple suspension setup.

Source: Hyundai

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Forze IX – the fastest Hydrogen Racing Car

Although EV sales are growing, Hyundai in collaboration with Forze Hydrogen Racing has created the fastest EV on fuel cells. It is a Forze IX race car with an alternative type of zero-emission fuel.

Weighing 3,307-pound (1,500 kg), the Forze IX reaches a top speed of 186 mph (300 km / h) thanks to 805 hp and all-wheel drive. Maximum power is provided by two fuel cell systems. It will accelerate from 0-62 mph in less than three seconds. The Forze IX is expected to be the fastest fuel cell race car.

“Forze is an exciting team made up of some of the brightest young minds, and with a proven pedigree of bringing fuel cell mobility to the race track. Hyundai is delighted to enter into this partnership with Forze. By drawing on our leadership in fuel cell mobility and Forze’s ambition to take hydrogen to the next level, together we will push the boundaries of what’s possible in the development of zero-emissions racing. “

Tyrone Johnson, Head of Vehicle Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center.

Source: Hyundai

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Hyundai suspends production of diesel engines

Due to increasingly strict restrictions related to gas emissions, the automotive industry is turning to electrification, which will have the greatest impact on diesel engines. Those restrictions forced Hyundai to make a decision to suspend diesel engine production.

Following the Dieselgate affair, in which Volkswagen was in the spotlight, the cessation of diesel engine production was accelerated. Data show that hybrids and electric cars are more popular than diesel. Thus, the South Korean company Hyundai has suspended the production of diesel engines, but will continue to improve the diesel engines produced so far.

Hyundai plans to produce hybrids and plug-in hybrids in the coming years, leaving room for the survival of gasoline engines that engineers manage to make more efficient to meet new regulations.

From 2025, the Euro 7 standard begins to be applied, leading to the inevitable era of electric cars as well as large investments in new platforms.

Hyundai has announced that it will have 23 fully electric models by 2025, which was announced with the Ioniq 5 model.