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Korean Startup's AI Chips Help Robots Learn Like Humans
InnovationApr 15

Korean Startup's AI Chips Help Robots Learn Like Humans

A South Korean company is creating smarter, cooler-running robots with chips that let machines learn from experience—just like ChatGPT does with language. Hyundai plans to build 30,000 of these next-generation robots annually by 2028.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Hyundai Unveils 2 Electric Concepts for China Comeback
VideosApr 10

Hyundai Unveils 2 Electric Concepts for China Comeback

Hyundai just revealed two stunning electric vehicle concepts designed to win back Chinese drivers with smart technology and eye-catching designs. The Venus sedan and Earth SUV mark a bold new chapter for the automaker's IONIQ brand.

Electrek2 min read
Gas Prices Push Americans Toward Electric Vehicles
SolutionsApr 6

Gas Prices Push Americans Toward Electric Vehicles

Soaring gas prices from the Iran conflict are driving more Americans to consider electric vehicles, with Tesla, Hyundai, and GM all reporting sales increases. At the New York Auto Show, drivers paying up to $6 per gallon say they're ready to make the switch.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Robot Firefighter Withstands 1,472°F Blazes in South Korea
InnovationMar 17

Robot Firefighter Withstands 1,472°F Blazes in South Korea

Hyundai's new unmanned robot can enter extreme fires, map escape routes, and extinguish blazes without risking human lives. South Korea just donated the first two units to firefighting stations.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough2 min read
Self-Driving Hyundais Launch on Uber in Vegas After Comeback
InnovationMar 13

Self-Driving Hyundais Launch on Uber in Vegas After Comeback

Two years after nearly shutting down, Motional is back with robotaxis now available through Uber in Las Vegas. The autonomous vehicle company survived a major crisis and is marking its comeback with real rides for real passengers.

TechCrunch3 min read
Hyundai's Firefighting Robot Saves Lives in South Korea
InnovationMar 13

Hyundai's Firefighting Robot Saves Lives in South Korea

A new robotic firefighter just started protecting human lives in South Korea, tackling blazes too dangerous for people to approach. Over 1,700 firefighters have been injured or killed there in the past decade.

Electrek2 min read
Hyundai Donates 4 Firefighting Robots to Protect Lives
VideosMar 9

Hyundai Donates 4 Firefighting Robots to Protect Lives

South Korea is getting robotic firefighters that enter burning buildings first, protecting human responders while battling blazes. Hyundai donated four autonomous vehicles equipped with heat shields, water cannons, and infrared cameras to firehouses across the country.

New Atlas2 min read
Hyundai Invests $200M in Alabama, Creates 200 Jobs
SolutionsMar 7

Hyundai Invests $200M in Alabama, Creates 200 Jobs

A major manufacturing expansion in Montgomery will create 200 new jobs and help replace America's aging electrical grid. Hyundai Power Transformers is betting big on Alabama's future with a $200 million investment.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI and Robotics Hub in Korea
InnovationMar 3

Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI and Robotics Hub in Korea

Hyundai Motor Group is building a massive innovation hub in South Korea that will combine artificial intelligence, robotics, and clean hydrogen technology to create 71,000 jobs. The $6.3 billion project launches in 2026 and transforms an entire region into a global tech powerhouse.

Google: robotics innovation3 min read
Korea's $6B Green Hub to Create 71,000 Jobs by 2030
VideosFeb 28

Korea's $6B Green Hub to Create 71,000 Jobs by 2030

Hyundai Motor Group is investing $6 billion to build a revolutionary innovation hub in South Korea that combines robotics, AI, and hydrogen energy. The project promises to create 71,000 jobs while transforming an entire region into a smart city powered by clean energy.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI, Robotics, and Green Energy
InnovationFeb 27

Hyundai Invests $6.3B in AI, Robotics, and Green Energy

Hyundai Motor Group is pouring $6.3 billion into South Korea's western coast to build an AI data center, robotics factory, and massive renewable energy infrastructure. The ambitious project will transform a historically overlooked region into a high-tech manufacturing hub.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Waymo Orders 50,000 Hyundai EVs for Robotaxi Expansion
Daily MixFeb 11

Waymo Orders 50,000 Hyundai EVs for Robotaxi Expansion

Self-driving car leader Waymo is preparing a $2.5 billion order for 50,000 electric Hyundai vehicles by 2028, marking the biggest autonomous vehicle fleet deal in history. The move proves robotaxis are finally scaling beyond experimental stages into real-world mass deployment.

Electrek2 min read
Hyundai Doubles Down on EVs While Rivals Pull Back
InnovationFeb 11

Hyundai Doubles Down on EVs While Rivals Pull Back

While Ford, GM, and Stellantis scale back electric vehicle plans, Hyundai is charging ahead with ambitious goals, new battery tech, and a massive US manufacturing expansion. The company just posted its fifth consecutive record sales year and aims for 60% of US sales to be electric by 2030.

Electrek2 min read
Singapore Campus Becomes Living Lab for Green Tech
InnovationFeb 1

Singapore Campus Becomes Living Lab for Green Tech

The Singapore Institute of Technology is transforming its entire campus into a testing ground for clean energy and robotics, partnering with Hitachi and Hyundai Motor to let students learn while companies innovate. It's a win for education and the planet.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Hyundai's Vision Pulse Detects Obstacles Through Walls
VideosJan 31

Hyundai's Vision Pulse Detects Obstacles Through Walls

Hyundai and Kia just unveiled technology that can "see" pedestrians and cyclists through buildings and bad weather, potentially preventing thousands of collisions. The best part? Many vehicles already have the hardware needed.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Rally Spectators Push Kiwi Driver Back Into WRC Race
Acts of KindnessJan 25

Rally Spectators Push Kiwi Driver Back Into WRC Race

When rally driver Hayden Paddon slid off an icy road in Monaco, a group of young spectators rushed to help push his Hyundai back onto the track. The moment of teamwork captured the spirit of motorsport community at its finest.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Hyundai Replaces Best-Selling Hatchback with New EV
InnovationJan 21

Hyundai Replaces Best-Selling Hatchback with New EV

After 18 years and 3.3 million vehicles sold worldwide, Hyundai is retiring its beloved i10 hatchback to make way for the electric IONIQ 3. The shift marks a major turning point as affordable EVs begin replacing gas-powered city cars across Europe.

Electrek2 min read