Hyundai Motor Group Unveils Next Generation Hybrid Powertrain Systems For Palisade SUV, Incorporates New Transmission Design
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled the next-generation hybrid powertrain systems. The use of this advanced system will help to deliver a range of class-leading products in respect to the hybrid vehicle segment. Let’s take a closer look at these systems and how they impact the future of the brand’s upcoming hybrid models.
New Transmission Design
One of the developments from the systems is the introduction of a new transmission that has 2 motors. The P1 motor is responsible for starting, battery energy generation and energy deployment. The P2 motor will take charge of the energy propulsion and regenerative braking.
This transmission pairs with an internal combustion engine that delivers power ranging from 100 HP to 300 HP, enabling broad application. The learnings from the e-GMP platform will help to deliver better Vehicle-To-Load (V2L) and Smart Regenerative Braking functionality. The revised transmission will help to enhance the driving experience and comfort.
Turbo Hybrid Powertrain Combinations
The newly developed 2.5-litre turbo gasoline unit is the first engine to be paired with the next-generation hybrid system. It achieved a 2.9% increase in fuel efficiency. This happened due to the introduction of the transmission’s P1 and P2 motors that reassigned crucial tasks to different motors, enhancing the synergy.
The 2.5 turbo hybrid system uses an over-expansion cycle by delaying intake valve closure during compression, lowering the effective compression ratio and maintaining a high expansion ratio in the process. The advanced piston design and wider triple fuel injection range enhance combustion speed, stabilise combustion, suppress detonation, and improve engine efficiency.
The 2.5 turbo hybrid powertrain combination produces a maximum output of 334 PS and 460 Nm of torque. It will also deliver a fuel economy of 14.1 kmpl.
The hybrid powertrain system will also be available in the 1.6-litre turbo gasoline unit. This unit will have an improved fuel efficiency by 4% and increased torque output from 367 Nm to 380 Nm.
Implementation Of New Tech
There is also the implementation of technology focused on electrification, such as Electric All-Wheel-Drive (e-AWD), Electrification-Vehicle-Motion Control (e-VMC 2.0). Additionally, there is also e-Handling 2.0, Electrification-Evasive Handling Assist 2.0 (e-EHA 2.0), e-Ride 2.0, Stay Mode, V2L and Smart Regenerative Braking.
The new hybrid powertrain system has made its debut in the new Palisade SUV, which began production this month. Hyundai plans to expand the powertrains to the Genesis sedan lineup and Kia models as well. This will see the introduction of a rear wheel drive version of the 2.5 Turbo hybrid system by 2026.
