Hyundai to Launch its First Ever Fully Electric Car by 2012

Hyundai Motors, one of the largest car makers in the world, has unveiled its first ever fully electric car with the aim of starting its production for masses by the end of year 2012. The new electric car, which is based on the platform of Hyundai i10, has been named as BlueOn. Initially, the company will produce a small number of this car for government agencies starting from next year. The latest innovation of the company will be powered by the batteries of SK Energy that will enable it to produce a maximum power of 16.4 kilowatts/hour. According to company, the car is capable of covering a distance of as much as 140 km in a single charge and can be driven at a top speed of 130 km/h.

However, the company hasn’t disclosed the details like the price and exact time line of the launch of this car, so far. Hyundai will roll-out as many as 2,500 units of this model in the initial year of its mass production. According to the company, there is a lot that needed to be done for the efficient running of this car on the roads. As of now, there is a lack of infrastructure like absence of charging stations in many of the world countries including its domestic market South Korea.

World Fastest Cars: 2011-2012

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport:
Maximum Speed: 267 mph, 0-60 in 2.4 secs    
Base Price: $2,400,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people    
Engine: 8.0L W16-Cylinder, 64v DOHC Quad Turbocharger
Max RPM: 6400 RPM    
Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch direct-shift Auto

Hennessey Venom GT:
Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds
Base Price: $950,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 6.2-liter LS9 V8 Twin Turbo
RPM: 6500 RPM
Transmission: Ricardo 6-Speed Manual

Koenigsegg Agera R:
Maximum Speed: 260 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs
Base Price: $1,600,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 5.0 liter Twin Turbo V8 Max
RPM: 6900 RPM
Transmission: 7-Speed Dual clutch

SSC Ultimate Aero:
Maximum Speed: 257.4 mph, 0-60 in 2.7 secs
Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: SSC Designed V8 Max
RPM: 6075 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo:
Maximum Speed: 248 mph (399 km/h),0-60 in 2.8 secs
Base Price: $555,000.00
Maximum Seating: 3 people
Engine: Twin Turbo V8 Max
RPM: 6300 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Koenigsegg CCX:
Maximum Speed: 245 mph (395 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs
Base Price: $540,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 32-valve DOHC V8 Max
RPM: 7000 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

McLaren F1:
Maximum Speed: 240 mph (386 km/h) 0-60 in 3.2 secs
Base Price: $970,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: V12 Mid Engine RWD Max
RPM: 7400 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Gumpert Apollo:
Maximum Speed: 225 mph (362 km/h) 0-60 in 3.0 secs Est.
Base Price: $238,00.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8 Max
RPM: 7900 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic-Manual

Noble M600:
Top Speed: 225 mph (1609 km/h) 0-60 in 3.7 secs
Base Price: $324,680.00(£200,000)
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: Yamaha 4.4-liter Twin Turbo V8 Max
RPM: 6800 RPM
Transmission: Graziano 6-Speed Manual

Lamborghini Aventador:
Best Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h) 0-60 in 2.9 secs Est.
Price: $379,700.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 6.5L V12 Max
RPM: 6200 RPM
Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic-Manual

Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster:
Top Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h) 0-60 in 3.4 secs
Base Price: $1,850,000.00 (Euro 1.3 million)
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: Mercedes Benz AMG Turbo V12 Max
RPM: 6150 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Cima Robotized

Ferrari Enzo:
Top Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h) 0-60 in 3.4 secs
Base Price: $644,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: 6.0L 48-valveV12 Max
RPM: 7800 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual w/ auto shift

Jaguar XJ220:
Maximum Speed: 217 mph (350 km/h) 0-60 in 3.8 secs Est.
Market Price: $650,000.00/345,000 Euros
Maximum Seating: 4 people
Engine: Twin Turbo V12 Max
RPM: 7200 RPM
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

Ascari A10:
Maximum Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h) 0-60 in 2.8 secs
Base Price: $650,000.00
Maximum Seating: 4 people
Engine: V8 Max
RPM: 7500 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Pagani Zonda F:
Top Speed: 214 mph (345 km/h) 0-60 in 3.5 secs.
Base Price: $667,000.00
Maximum Seating: 2 people
Engine: Mercedes-Benz AMG 48-valve V12 Max
RPM: 6150 RPM
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual