Hyundai Mobis, electric vehicle-PBV targeting ‘vehicle height automatic adjustment system’

A system that automatically adjusts the vehicle height for various purposes such as protecting the battery of an electric vehicle, increasing the cruising distance, improving driving performance, and improving the convenience of getting on and off a PBV vehicle is coming to the market.

It is a technology suitable for not only electric vehicles and purpose-based vehicles (PBVs) but also high-performance vehicles, and is expected to further improve vehicle driving performance, economic feasibility, safety, and user convenience as the related market expands.

Hyundai Mobis announced on the 5th that it has jointly developed the ‘Electronic Leveling Control (ELC)’ with Hyundai Motor Company, which can be applied in various environments such as rough roads, highways, and parking lots.

Source : https://v.daum.net/v/ZjctRe5JV6

The related news article in English : https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230309000782

March. 7. 2023.

‘Sliding pedal that moves left and right’ Hyundai’s novel idea for level 4 autonomous driving

Hyundai Motor Group has submitted a patent for a sliding pedal that moves left and right so as not to interfere with the driver’s feet while accelerating a demonstration project to advance level 4 autonomous driving technology.

On the 6th local time, foreign media such as Carverz reported that Hyundai Motor Company is preparing a self-driving car of level 4 or higher, and new brake and accelerator pedals that can slide left and right to hide themselves so that they do not interfere with the driver’s feet when not in use. It is reported that a patent has been filed.

Source : https://www.autoherald.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=46552

March 7. 2023.

Hyundai Motor unveils vehicle height automatic adjustment system

– Developed for the purpose of increasing cruising distance and improving convenience
– Vehicle height adjustable up to 60mm up and down
– Implement basic air suspension functions and catch up on weaknesses

Hyundai Mobis developed the ‘Electronic Leveling Control (ELC)’ with Hyundai Motor Company. Compared to air suspension, it is characterized by eliminating the disadvantages while preserving the existing functions.

Source : https://www.autotribune.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=7423

March 8. 2023.

Korea’s first ‘level 3 autonomous driving’ Genesis G90, released next month

The Genesis flagship sedan G90 equipped with level 3 autonomous driving technology will be released next month.

According to the automobile industry on the 8th, Hyundai Motor recently announced that it would discontinue production of the 2022 Genesis G90 at Genesis branches and dealerships nationwide during this month. At the same time, he said, “I hope you prepare for a change in the contract with the contractor.” It is a procedure to identify contractors who wish to ship immediately as a 2022 model, reflect them in the production volume in March as a top priority, and change the contract for the remaining consumers to a new model.

The Genesis G90 is expected to discontinue production this month and start mass production next time. The schedule may vary depending on variables such as the size of consumers who wish to release the 2022 model and the situation of material supply and factories. An official from Hyundai Motor Company said, “It is not confirmed, but we plan to release the new Genesis G90 at the end of this month or next month at the earliest.”

Source : https://biz.chosun.com/industry/car/2023/03/08/VTPX4BEMLBBHVCILGRMSVSLYNM/

The related news article in English : http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=110971

March 9. 2023.

Hyundai Mobis’ New Airbag Aces in Collision Test in US

The anti-head rotation airbag developed by Hyundai Mobis has been certified as the safest in the new crash safety test conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Hyundai Mobis announced on the 9th that it is developing various airbags that are suitable for future mobility and enhance safety.

The new technology airbag, which received a perfect score in the ‘Head Rotation Injury (BRIC) category’ from NHTSA this time, is a product that reduces injuries caused by head rotation in the event of a car crash. The company explains that the protrusion (auxiliary chamber) that suppresses head rotation protrudes from the left side of the front airbag, preventing the passenger in the front seat from being pushed into the vehicle.

Source : https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25145952#home

The related news article in English : http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=110734

Meanwhile,

I got the news about Hyundai Motor factory in Russia. Let’s check this out.

March 9. 2023.

Negotiations to sell Hyundai Motor’s Russian plant to Kazakhstan

A high-ranking Russian government official revealed that negotiations were under way to acquire Hyundai Motor’s Russian plant from Kazakhstan, causing a stir. Hyundai Motor Company was the number one company in the Russian automobile market until the outbreak of the Ukrainian War. The high-ranking official also said that there are plans to use the GM plant in Russia acquired by Hyundai Motor Company in 2020 for the purpose of training industrial personnel.

Source : https://cm.asiae.co.kr/article/2023030906405227701

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