Hyundai’s research chief is making some rather bold claims about his company. In a statement, the research chief stated that Hyundai can and will meet the proposed United States standard for efficiency of 35 miles per gallon before the scheduled deadline.
2008 Hyundai is claiming that the car company will be able to to have met the efficiency standards by 2015, putting it five years ahead of the deadline.
The kicker here is that Hyundai is claiming to be able to meet the efficiency standards without relying on hybrid vehicles.
When many other car companies have argued with the efficiency standard imposed by the United States, Hyundai has stood up and greeted the challenge with open arms. Some analysts doubt the veracity of Hyundai’s claims, of course, and time will be the only judge when it comes to figuring out if Hyundai can actually pull off its goal. But it sure does make for some interesting reading!
The idea here is for Hyundai to utilize lightweight vehicle construction techniques and new engine and powertrain technologies. Gasoline direct injection, dual continuously variable valve timing, and eight-speed automatic transmissions will also factor in with Hyundai’s plan. These technologies will doubtlessly make a difference in terms of vehicle production, but whether they will assist in aiding Hyundai dealer outlets in moving vehicles remains to be seen.
Hyundai will aim at the target, without question, and it will be fun to watch them succeed or fail miserably.