Alternative vehicle propulsion is fast rising in consciousness amongst Philippine motorists, with vehicles such as the Toyota Prius being sold in local dealerships and the E-Jeepney plying selected routes in the country. In India, however, Hyundai has formally launched the i10 Blue Drive, a fully electric version of the i10 that we know and love.

Making its Indian debut at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi (it was originally unveiled in Frankfurt on September 2009), it sports a 66hp electric motor coupled with a 16kwh lithium-ion battery pack, giving it a range of about 160 kilometers between charges. This is a city roundabout, and its performance figures tell the tale – 0-100kph in 15 seconds and a top speed of 130kmph.

Hyundai will initially make the i10 Blue Drive available to the Korean public as a lease-only option. Why? Because producing the car is expensive. The lithium-ion battery pack alone costs more than the price of a new gasoline i10. India exclusively produces the i10 for worldwide consumption. Production of an electric car in a developing country? That gives us here in the Philippine motoring enthusiast community a glimmer of hope.
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Welcome to the new HACP website!

Much has happened to the site and the organization as a whole, and thus, for the new year ahead and for the commemoration of our sixth year anniversary, a fresh start is needed. As a result of this initiative, you are now looking at HACP’s new feature-filled website.

Expect the following features in this site:

• Video content – We aim to produce unique video content about the Hyundai lifestyle as well as featuring HACP events and members, catering to the Hyundai enthusiast.
• News and Writeups – We will also update the web user about the latest happenings with Hyundai, as well as reviewing current, recent and early Hyundai vehicle models. Expect other content relevant to us Hyundai owners.
• Retooled Forums – No more free-hosted message boards! The new HACP Forums is now hosted in the actual website, with a new layout and better features for posters.
• Constant updates – Expect news articles posted on the site as soon as it erupts and writeups on a regular basis. We aim to produce at least one new video content a month to keep you informed and entertained. And the site itself is a constant work-in-progress.

We take pride in what HACP is and what it stands for, and thus we are willing to put our money and time where our heart is. We invested in upgrading our webhosting service to facilitate the new features, and we will be coming out with promotions that would boost the club’s awareness to owners and other parties, and initiatives that are of use to our members. We give you more than camaraderie – we give you service.

We have endeavored to revamp this site for you. We expect the very best from our viewers. Please treat the site with respect and exercise discretion. The HACP Web Staff will make sure that the site remains wholesome for everyone’s benefit.

Stick around for more updates on HACP. Should you have any concerns, do not hesitate to email the Web Staff.  Hope you enjoy your stay.