The German company BMW will launch the series production hybrid version of the new 5-Series back in 2011., said chief concern Norbert Reithofer, during the annual meeting of shareholders in Munich. We remind you that the concept of 5-Series ActiveHybrid make debut at Geneva, along with the standard model, the car has many breakthrough technologies and the BMW promise to set new standard in terms of driving pleasure and efficiency in this segment. The meeting was also announced that BMW will continue to develop hybrid models, as this will allow more active uptake of specific markets such as Japan. On this occasion it became clear that next year we can expect a concept of hybrid 3-Series.

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.