Yesterday in South Korea, Hyundai officially taking orders for the first hybrid model in its history – Elantra LPI HEV, the first supplies are provided for July 8. The car is the first in the world, whose engine and liquefied gas. Hybrid system consists of a 1.6-liter petrol unit 150 kW electric motor and CVT gearbox. According to Hyundai, Elantra LPI HEV paid only 99gr/km. harmful CO2 emissions and could pass 17.8 kilometers. 1 liters of gas or 22.2 kilometers. liters of petrol, that is to say that in the latter case, the fuel consumption is 4.5l. of 100 kilometers. drive. In August in South Korea will be put up for sale and other hybrid model. This is Kia Forte LPI HEV, which will use the same technology as the Elantra LPI HEV. Not yet announced when the two cars will appear in other markets around the world.