No immediate plans for a US Hyundai Elantra hybrid

Only in Korea

Lithium polymer. It could be a wild card for the future of Hyundai, as it might provide the automaker a cost-competitive advantage for Hyundai's hybrid vehicles.

Finish: No immediate plans for a US Hyundai Elantra hybrid

Hyundai's lithium polymer hits the streets

The power behind the new Hyundai?

Yesterday, Hyundai began selling its new Elantra hybrid, the first hybrid to use lithium polymer batteries, but only in South Korea. Nonetheless, the batteries powering these new hybrid cars could have a dramatic impact on the future of hybrids, and of Hyundai.

Finish: Hyundai's lithium polymer hits the streets

Hyundai's cool blue plug-in

The Blue-Will plug-in hybrid

Hyundai is showing off its latest hybrid concept as a sneak preview to the Seoul Auto Show in April. The Blue-Will plug-in hybrid, according to AutoWeek, utilizes used recycled soda bottles for the headlights, as well as biodegradable plastics for the engine cover and interior. Likewise, the panoramic solar-celled roof will help charge the battery.

No Hyundai hybrids for the US until 2010

Will be Hyundai's first full hybrid

In 2010, Hyundai will finally begin selling hybrid cars in the US. The Hyundai Sonata is scheduled to be the first hybrid to hit US shores.

Finish: 2010 Hyundai hybrid vehicles finally come to the US