Automotive

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  Hyundai Mobis unveils innovative LED rear lamps for various patterns of design SEOUL -- Hyundai Mobis, a parts-making wing of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, unveiled innovative rear lamps using light-emitting diodes that can be bent flexibly like a thin film. It enables various patterns of design and can achieve miniaturization and energy efficiency because rear and brake lamps can be integrated into a single LED light source. The new product called "HLED" has passed European and U.S. reliability tests, Hyundai Mobis said, adding that produc 2021-02-22
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  Vueron tests autonomous driving on highway only with Lidar sensor SEOUL -- A self-driving vehicle has made a successful run on an expressway using only a Lidar sensor produced by Vueron Technology, a start-up formed by engineers from South Korea's state-run research university. Lidar, which measures distance by illuminating the target with laser light, is a key element in autonomous driving. Vueron said that the self-driving vehicle equipped with one radar sensor capable of detecting 360 degrees drove 414 kilometers (257 miles) on an expresswa 2021-02-16
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  Hyundai auto group releases IONIQ 5's interior images, cabin specifications SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group released interior images of its IONIQ 5 midsize crossover utility vehicle installed with a dedicated new battery platform, saying the interior is furnished with sustainable materials and textiles such as eco-processed leather, bio paint as well as natural and recycled fibers. IONIQ 5 carrying the electric-global modular platform (E-GMP) will be showcased at an online event on February 23. Hyundai said that the platform houses a flat 2021-02-15
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  Hyundai auto group reveals leg-wheel robot for use in extreme, remote locations SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group revealed a leg-wheel robot that functions as a mobile scientific exploration platform in extreme, remote locations. Based on modular platform architecture, the transforming intelligent ground excursion robot (TIGER) is designed to carry various types of payloads while traveling over challenging terrain. The new robot, which is about 80 centimeters long and weighs about 12 kilograms, features a sophisticated leg and wheel locomotion sys 2021-02-10
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  Mando partners with self-driving software company to develop 3D Lidar, 4D imaging radar SEOUL -- Mando, a car parts company in South Korea, partnered with a domestic software company to develop key components for autonomous vehicles such as 3D Lidar and 4D imaging radar. Cooperation will be expanded into future industries such as smart cities, smart factories and unmanned robots. Under a deal on February 9, Mando will use Seoul Robotics' artificial intelligence recognition software to produce Lidar and radar. Lidar measures distance by illuminating the target with 2021-02-09
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  Hyundai auto group denies discussion with Apple about autonomous vehicles SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group denied any discussion with U.S. technology giant Apple about the development of autonomous vehicles in an apparent bid to dispel rampant speculation and unconfirmed rumors about a potential deal that could have a far-reaching impact on the U.S. electric vehicle market. "We are not discussing with Apple about the development of autonomous vehicles," Hyundai Motor said in a regulatory filing on February 8. A similar post under th 2021-02-08
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  Mando acquires German-Korean joint venture to diversify production of self-driving components SEOUL -- Mando, a car parts company in South Korea, will acquire Mando‑Hella Electronics, a joint venture between Hella, a German auto parts supplier, and the holding company of Halla Group. The deal worth 165 billion won ($148 million) is aimed at strengthening Mando's capabilities to supply self-driving parts and expand its overseas business. Mando‑Hella Electronics (MHE) specializes in electronic auto components for autonomous driving, radars, cameras, and electronic contro 2021-02-03
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  Hyundai auto group creates new fund to support future mobility startups SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group will create a new fund with banks to support startups with prospects in future mobility, eco-friendly cars, artificial intelligence and connected cars. The fund underlines Hyundai's efforts to become a mobility service company capable of producing air taxis. The auto group launched an open innovation platform called ZER01NE and created its first fund in 2018. The group tied up with Korea Development Bank (KDB), a state policy bank, t 2021-02-01
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  Hyundai's IONIQ 5 electric vehicle to be released in Europe in late March SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group will release its IONIQ 5 midsize crossover utility vehicle installed with a dedicated new battery platform in March in Europe. It would be sequentially in South Korea and elsewhere. Hyundai said at a conference call on January 26 that IONIQ 5 would be released in Europe around the end of March, carrying the electric-global modular platform (E-GMP) that signals the start of the auto group's full-fledged campaign to replace combustio 2021-01-26
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  LG Innotek develops compact digital car key module for enhanced security and accuracy SEOUL -- LG Innotek, the electric component unit of South Korea's LG Group, has developed a compact digital car key module featuring the increased accuracy of location recognition and security technology that can prevent hacking by blocking the manipulation of communication between smartphones or interference with radio waves. Mass-production is possible in 2022. Digital keys allow consumers to easily and confidently use mobile devices to access vehicles. Smartphones can be us 2021-01-25
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  S. Korea demonstrates 20-minute ultra-fast EV chargers in southern resort island SEOUL -- In a bid to accelerate the popularization of electric vehicles and upgrade existing charging infrastructure, South Korea is demonstrating ultra-fast charging stations capable of fully charging a vehicle in just 20 minutes on the southern resort island of Jeju. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said in a statement that the ministry and Jeju have jointly started a pre-commercialization test for 100 kilowatt-class ultra-fast EV chargers. The resort island was designated as a r 2021-01-21
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  Innovative electric vehicle charging station makes debut in Seoul as lifestyle complex SEOUL -- An innovative electric vehicle charging station made its debut in Seoul as the first product of collaboration between SK Networks and Hyundai Motor, featuring fast chargers, a coffee lounge, a shared kitchen and an office block so that customers can enjoy a variety of cultural and other activities. SK Networks, a trading and retail arm of South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, has teamed up with Hyundai Motor to establish a network of charging stations for 2021-01-21
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  SK Innovation makes strategic investment in China's battery service company SEOUL -- SK Innovation, a major electric vehicle battery maker in South Korea, secured a bridgehead for its foray into China's battery service market with a strategic investment in a battery service subsidiary of BAIC, a state-owned enterprise based in Beijing. The investment underlines SK Innovation's push for a business covering battery rental, charging, reuse and recycling. SK Innovation (SKI) said that it has acquired a 13.3 percent stake in Blue Park Smart Energy(Beij 2021-01-21
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  Hyundai auto group makes strategic investment in Israeli startup UVeye SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group has made a strategic investment in UVeye, an Israeli developer of automated vehicle-inspection systems. The investment is part of efforts to use UVeye's products and platforms at various locations across Hyundai's operations globally. UVeye said in a statement published on its website that the company has raised more than $40 million in strategic investments from Hyundai Motor and several other investors. Additional details wer 2021-01-20
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  Hyundai Motor partners with Rhizome to support innovative digital art endeavors and exhibitions SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group has forged a two-year partnership with Rhizome, an American digital art organization, to support innovative digital art endeavors and exhibitions. The auto group has launched an art and culture initiative through partnerships with art institutions such as Tate Modern in Britain. Rhizome, affiliated with the New Museum in New York City, holds an important and unique position in digital culture. Its forward-thinking program champions new 2021-01-20
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  Hyundai Wia develops efficient heat management module for electric vehicles SEOUL -- Hyundai Wia, a parts-making unit of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, has developed an efficient heat management module that can increase the driving distance of electric cars and improve battery life. The new system will be used for Hyundai Motor's dedicated new battery platform from 2023. The dedicated battery platform called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) signals the start of the auto group's full-fledged campaign to replace combustion engines gra 2021-01-18
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  Hyundai to complete construction of fuel cell production plant in China in 2022 SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group has signed an investment contract with China's Guangdong Province to set up a hydrogen fuel cell production plant. The South Korean carmaker group will use the factory as a useful bridgehead into China's rapidly growing fuel cell market. The fuel cell market in China is estimated to reach $255.2 billion in 2032, according to global research firm Research and Markets. Hyundai said in a statement on January 15 that the company 2021-01-15
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  Samsung showcases next-generation infotainment system for connected cars SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics and its independent subsidiary Harman International, a connected car parts maker based in Connecticut, have showcased a next-generation infotainment system for connected cars in an online event. Samsung's "Digital Cockpit" is a 5G-connected infotainment system equipped with a 49-inch wide quantum-dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display with a fully immersive sound system. "The Digital Cockpit 2021 was designed with a 2021-01-08
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  Hyundai Motor wins state approval to build hydrogen fuel cell plant in China SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group has secured state approval to produce fuel cells in China. To cope with competition with foreign companies in China's fast-growing hydrogen market, the group has established distribution networks in the world's second-largest economy in cooperation with regional partners. The green light came from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, which approved Hyundai's application to build a fuel cell system plant in Guangzhou, 2021-01-05
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  State flight test center designated as test bed for drone taxis SEOUL -- A state-run flight test center in South Korea's southern coastal town of Goheung was designated by a public-private consultative body called "Urban Air Mobility Team Korea" as a testbed for drone taxis that will be commercialized in 2025. Urban air mobility (UAM) is an ecosystem covering personal air vehicles (PAVs) and infrastructure such as a new navigation system, take-off and landing fields and charging technologies. PAVs or flying cars are emerging as a f 2020-12-29