The Korea LPG Association announced on the 7th that it had signed a business agreement with Renault Korea to develop the mass production of LPG direct injection (LPDi) hybrid vehicles.

The Korea LPG Association and Renault Korea decided to pursue the mass production of the first full hybrid vehicle (FHEV) based on the LPDi engine in Korea. This is expected to maximize fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction effects by combining the eco-friendliness and economic viability of LPG fuel with hybrid technology.

Nikola Paris, the CEO of Renault Korea (on the right), takes a commemorative photo with Lee Ho-jung, the chairman of the Korea LPG Association, after signing a business agreement for the development of LPDi hybrid cars on the 5th at the Renault Korea office in Gangnam, Seoul. /Courtesy of Renault Korea

Recent test results of prototype vehicles showed that the greenhouse gas emissions of LPDi hybrid vehicles were significantly reduced compared to equivalent gasoline hybrid vehicles, satisfying North America's stringent emission regulation of SULEV30 (Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle). Safety has been confirmed, and fuel efficiency has greatly improved while maintaining equal levels of output and torque compared to existing gasoline hybrids.

Renault Korea plans to unveil an LPG hybrid model within a few years through close collaboration with the Korea LPG Association. Lee Ho-jung, president of the Korea LPG Association, said, "LPG hybrid vehicles are next-generation models that secure both eco-friendliness and economic viability, enhancing driver satisfaction through improved fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction, while also contributing to air quality improvement."

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