Hyundai Motor Group leads global EV race with research hub

HWASEONG, Gyeonggi Province — Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on research for future eco-friendly mobility to sharpen its competitive edge in an era of electric vehicles (EVs). The carmaker’s Namyang R&D Center stands at the center of its future in the global EV race. The flagship research facility for the carmaker was established in 1996 and has since overseen every aspect of vehicle development, from new model design to performance evaluation. It serves as a key hub for mobility innovation for the group’s three vehicle brands — Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis — covering not just passenger cars, but also commercial vehicles. The continued investment in research is generating tangible outcomes, as evidenced by its increasing sales. According to data from the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), Hyundai Motor Group sold some 224,500 electric-powered cars, including battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles — between January and May this year, up 17 percent from the previous year. The solid growth proves the carmakers’ growing influence in the electrified moWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times