Hyundai Concept Car "i-flow"

More possibilities for design and environmental protection thanks to early cooperation between partners.

Hyundai and BASF -- The Chemical Company are presenting their jointly developed i-flow concept car at the Geneva Motor Show. These innovations have not been combined in automobiles to date and illustrate possibilities for mobility in the future. For example, the interior of the i-flow offers a revolutionary seating concept, and the high-gloss Liquid Metal coating is not only eye-catching but also environmentally friendly thanks to the use of a waterborne paint system.


"The i-flow is a milestone on the road to the car of the future. Because Hyundai was quick to involve us in the development process, we were able to offer our full strengths. We are very happy with the outstanding results of our cooperation," said Dr. Wolfgang Hapke, head of BASF's Performance Polymers division. "BASF proved to be a true partner, with whom we jointly developed innovative solutions for design and engineering. For example, our new 'fluidic sculpture' body language is particular well expressed by the innovative coating technique used for the i-flow concept car," explained Thomas Bürkle, head of Hyundai's European design center.

BASF's contributions to the i-flow allow greater fuel efficiency, a lower environmental impact, freedom of design as well as greater comfort and safety. As a result, the concept car offers important new approaches to sustainable mobility.

The i-flow demonstrates the current state-of-the-art in the development of new materials and technologies for automotive construction. As the chemical industry's largest automotive supplier, BASF and its innovations are making an important contribution to the car of the future.

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