Cars | Posted on Feb 04, 2012 at 03:18pm IST

Hyundai teams up with BASF for new concept car

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One of the world's leading chemical companies, BASF and the Hyundai Motor Group have joined forces to make a new concept car- the i-flow.

The i-flow follows Hyundai's 'fluidic design' theme. BASF's contribution lies in the technologies which help save fuel and also to reduce the carbon footprint.

The diesel engine in the i-flow concept car gets foam polyurethane insulation which allows the engine to reach optimum operating temperature faster and also helps it in cooling down quickly.

Hyundai teams up with BASF for new concept car

Additionally, a harvesting system using the thermoelectric effect converts heat from the exhaust gases into electrical energy which powers auxiliary systems.

The i-flow also gets infra-red transparent and reflecting pigments for its interiors which result in the car staying cool in spite of being exposed to sunlight.

The seat frame of this car uses a polyamide which has 60 per cent of renewable raw materials and energy absorbing foam. The seats also use a moisture absorbing material which will basically ensure that the passengers stay fresh.

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