The i-Flow is a clear indicator that Hyundai is going the right direction on following their fluid design philosophy. Same is true for its sister carmaker Kia which has its Ray Concept catching eyes at the Chicago Auto Show.

The rendered i-Flow though does not come with details about the car but Hyundai hints that it will be part of their D-segment line-up which will meet head on with the Ford Mondeo in the European market. Given that, we can expect a diesel engine variant on the drawing boards, and a good possibility for a hybrid system coupled with i-Flows solar cells.

The concept car was designed in Hyundai’s European Headquarters in Russelheim. The striking appearance will definitely catch the eyes of the autoworld as the sheets will be pulled off on March 2 in Geneva.

The car will be utilizing several technologies including lightweight materials, solar cells, and inputs from chemical company BASF so the car can be made lighter to improve its fuel efficiency.

We are sure more images and details about the i-Flow will be released prior to the press conference at Hall 1 of the Geneva Auto Show come March 2. We will keep you posted.

Hyundai is eyeing to compete with the Volt of Chevrolet and the next generation of Prius from Toyota. The Blue-Will has a 1.6L gas power plant under its hood assisted by a 100 kilowatt electric motor. The Korean car producer also boasts of its technology for the production of lithium battery.

Hyundai will be the first in the auto world to utilize Ion Lithium Polymer for mass produced cars.

The net mileage for the Blue-Will is 106 mpg with pure electric power bringing it 38 miles away. The gas fueled engine can also contribute about 55 mpg if needed. The car also has solar panels mounted on its roof to help in charging the car’s battery.

Aside from the efficient fuel usage, the Blue-Will boasts of headlamps made from recycled soft drink bottles. Plant extract materials were also preferred over the usual fossil fuel derivatives for the engine cover.

Hyundai does not have an official release with regard to the price of the Blue-Will. The Volt is expected to have a sticker price of around $40000.

According to Hyundai executives, their primary goal in releasing the Blue-Will is not for profit but for technology showcase to convince the market to buy and drive their cars.

The only way that users of car can ensure that they keep on driving cars is by finding out alternative means and alternative fuels for the future. At the same time these fuels should not be harmful for the ecology and should help to reduce CO2 emissions. Keeping this in mind, most automobile manufacturers have taken up the initiative and are designing cars that will run on alternative fuels and Hyundai too is not far behind.

Those who love their Hyundai cars and the organization will be pleased to know that Hyundai has come out with a model that is fuel efficient and shall permit you to travel more distances for the same amount of fuel. Literally this translates less CO2 emission per kilometer traveled. Though it may still take a few years till this fuel-efficient car is available popularly, those who have managed to procure the `Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2009’ will be pleased with the first car on green car fuels from Hyundai.