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November 21, 2024
LG Chem to secure massive supply of lithium from ExxonMobil

LG Chem has forged a deal with US energy giant ExxonMobil to secure up to 100,000 metric tons of lithium, a key material for cathodes used in electric vehicle batteries. According to the company, LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Shin Hak-cheol and ExxonMobil Senior Vice President Dan Holton signed a ...
November 21, 2024
KG Mobility’s Tivoli hits 300,000 units sold in Korea

KG Mobility’s compact SUV Tivoli has surpassed 300,000 units sold in South Korea, with its global cumulative sales exceeding 420,000 units since its debut in 2015. The Tivoli has gained traction for its affordability, practical designs and consistent updates, making it a popular choice for first-...
November 21, 2024
Hyundai Ioniq 9 debuts as electric SUV with home-like comfort

By Moon Joon-hyun ( mjh@heraldcorp.com )
November 20, 2024
[KH Explains] Dissecting Hyundai Motor's lobbying in US

Hyundai Motor Group is on track to report record-high spending for lobbying in the United States this year as the Korean auto conglomerate continues to ramp up its presence and influence in Washington, DC. According to OpenSecrets, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that tr...
November 20, 2024
Hyundai Mobis eyes 40% of orders from global carmakers

Hyundai Mobis, a car parts manufacturing subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has committed to having global automakers account for 40 percent of its client base by leveraging its advanced automotive technology. “One of our core pillars of a long-term growth strategy is to become the world’s top t...
November 20, 2024
3 die of suffocation at Hyundai Motor’s Ulsan plant

Three researchers died of suffocation during a vehicle testing at Hyundai Motor Company’s car manufacturing plant in Ulsan, some 300 kilometers southeast of Seoul. According to police officials Tuesday, a man in his 40s, another in his 30s and one unidentified person were found unconscious at 3 p...
November 19, 2024
Carmakers, battery suppliers vie for leadership in battery management

Battery Management Systems, or BMS, often called the “brain” of an electric vehicle battery, play a crucial role with integrated hardware and software to monitor and control battery cells while safeguarding against potential fires. While battery manufacturers excel in advancing battery technologi...
November 18, 2024
LG Energy Solution inks exclusive battery deal with Bear Robotics

LG Energy Solution said Monday it forged an exclusive deal with US-based Bear Robotics to supply its cylindrical batteries, marking a significant expansion into sectors beyond electric vehicles. The battery maker’s 21700 cylindrical cells -- measuring 21 millimeters in diameter and 70 mm in heigh...
November 17, 2024
Kia scales back on EV9 in US amid tightened IRA rules

Hyundai Motor Group affiliate Kia is reportedly scaling back US production of its ambitious EV9, a large all-electric sport utility vehicle, due to stricter Inflation Reduction Act regulations. According to industry sources Sunday, Hyundai Motor Group’s manufacturing facility in Georgia, which be...
November 15, 2024
Hyundai donates EVs to support UN hunger relief with sustainable transport

Hyundai said the eight Ioniq 5 EVs will be deployed across WFP offices in Rome, Egypt, Panama, South Africa, the Philippines and Thailand, with two vehicles stationed in the United Arab Emirates. In Egypt, for example, the Ioniq 5 assigned to WFP’s regional headquarters in Cairo will help teams de...
November 14, 2024
[KH Explains] For Korean automakers, Chinese EVs may loom larger than Tump’s tariffs

Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House has reignited fears of trade protectionism in the global auto industry. But the real question for automakers may not be about tariffs or changes to the Inflation Reduction Act. Trump’s stance on Chinese electric vehicles could have a greater impa...
November 13, 2024
Renault Grand Koleos boasts 30% share in hybrid SUVs

Renault Korea’s latest hybrid sport utility vehicle Grand Koleos has seen smooth driving, claiming more than 30 percent market share in its segment as of October. Having debuted in August, the Grand Koleos E-Tech Hybrid sold 5,385 vehicles last month alone, with cumulative sales reaching 9,330. D...
November 13, 2024
BYD to enter Korean passenger car market early next year

BYD will officially enter the Korean passenger vehicle market early next year, the Chinese electric vehicle maker's Korean office announced Wednesday. The announcement came after months of speculation over when BYD would launch its passenger EVs in the Korean market. BYD Korea already entered the ...
November 12, 2024
Hyundai to launch AI-powered EV in China next year

Hyundai Motor, in collaboration with Chinese partner Haomo, will launch its first Chinese-market-dedicated electric vehicle equipped with generative artificial intelligence technology next year. “We are working to load the software of Haomo, a local autonomous driving software firm, onto the EV, ...
November 12, 2024
Boston Dynamics robot dog joins Trump’s security detail

Spot, the four-legged robotics dog developed by Boston Dynamics, a subsidiary under Hyundai Motor Group, has reportedly joined the security detail for US President-elect Donald Trump. The $75,000 mechanical canine, bearing a cautionary tag that reads “Do not pet,” was seen patrolling the grounds...

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