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Hyundai Teases Electric Concept For The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Sarah Chen
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Hyundai Teases Electric Concept For The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
Hyundai Teases Electric Concept For The 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show
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We’ve already told you what Hyundai is bringing to the 2019 Frankfurt Motor show but the company has now teased a new model, and from the looks of it, it is another electric vehicle. The company says that this EV will focus on the future direction of the company’s car design and the inspiration from the past while also stepping into the future. The looks of the electric car in question is inspired by the brand’s first model in the 1970s. It’s called the 45 concept and yes, it’s an all-electric model. The company says that the 45 electric car concept will act as a milestone for Hyundai’s future EV design.

The second electric vehicle will be the company’s first-ever electric racing car, which the carmaker claims will tease the future of motorsport. The new electric race car has been designed and built at the company’s headquarters in Alzenau, Germany by Hyundai Motorsport (HMSG). The company says that the car “will underline the company’s high-performance capabilities, green technology credentials and unwavering passion for motorsport.”

The car will be unveiled on September 10, 2019 and will bring out the sensous and sporty design language that the company has been bringing in their cars lately. There are no technical details that have been released yet, but from the looks of it we’ll get a digital fascia. In addition to this showcase, Hyundai will debut the next-generation Hyundai Grand i10 (known as just i10 in Europe), and one more electric car.

Questions & Answers

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What is the inspiration behind the design of the 45 electric car concept?

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The electric car's design draws inspiration from the brand's first model, originally released in the 1970s. This concept is intended to blend past influences with a forward-looking design direction for the company.

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Which new electric vehicle is Hyundai Motorsport responsible for building?

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Hyundai Motorsport (HMSG) at the company’s Alzenau, Germany headquarters designed and built the new electric racing car. This vehicle aims to show high-performance capabilities and green technology in motorsport.

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What date is set for the unveiling of the new electric race car?

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The new electric race car is scheduled to be unveiled on September 10, 2019. It is expected to highlight the company's recent sensuous and sporty design language in its vehicles.

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Besides the two electric vehicles, what other significant model will Hyundai debut?

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Hyundai will also debut the next-generation Hyundai Grand i10, known as the i10 in Europe. This will be showed alongside the 45 concept, the electric racing car, and one additional electric model.

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