Displayed at Chicago Auto Show 2010, the “Kia Ray PHEV” is a hybrid concept that makes use of rooftop “cool-glazing” solar glass to allow a sustainable ride. Boosting an aerodynamic design and groundbreaking technology, the plug-in hybrid also presents Kia’s new green sub-brand, EcoDynamics, for a range of up to 746 miles. Employing a direct injected inline-four in combination with a continuously variable transmission, the Kia runs on a 1.4-liter Gamma 153-hp GDI engine powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery pack to reach a top speed of 109 mph. To quote Peter Schreyer, chief design officer Kia Motors Corporation,
It is important to imagine what people will want in the future from a green perspective early in the design process, because people want to reduce their carbon footprint without driving carbon copies. Being green doesn’t have to be an obvious statement anymore and the Kia Ray exemplifies a viable blend of modern, eco-minded features for today’s environmentally conscious consumers.
Via: Autoblog Green