The use of a preselective "robot" with two dry clutches will improve the car's dynamics by 5% and increase fuel efficiency by 7%. This transmission will replace the six-speed "automatic" and will begin to be installed on the assembly line next year.
In addition to the new type of automatic transmission, the Koreans brought their new hybrid system to Geneva. The gasoline engine is equipped with a mechanically driven supercharger with an electric drive, which allows for good torque at low revs. The characteristics of this engine have not yet been disclosed.
Another innovation of the hybrid system from Kia is a 48-volt battery made of lead carbonate. The use of this battery does not require active cooling, unlike lithium-ion batteries. This battery supplies energy to the mechanical supercharger and the electric powertrain.
The battery is charged using the energy recovery system and from the vehicle's electrical network. The electric motor is engaged during acceleration and can also be used for driving on electric power alone at low speeds (for example, in a traffic jam).
The hybrid system will also save fuel, reduce harmful emissions by 25%, and increase engine performance by 15-20%.
