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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
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
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
Hyundai Completes Australia's First V2G EV Test
InnovationJun 18

Hyundai Completes Australia's First V2G EV Test

Electric cars just got one step closer to powering Australian homes. Hyundai successfully tested vehicle-to-grid technology that could transform EVs into mobile batteries for the entire household.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 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
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
Hyundai Turns 320 Tons of Ocean Ghost Nets Into Car Mats
Videos17h ago

Hyundai Turns 320 Tons of Ocean Ghost Nets Into Car Mats

Abandoned fishing nets have been killing marine life off California's coast for years. Now divers are pulling them up and Hyundai is turning them into floor mats for cars.

Good News Network2 min read
Hyundai Opens $5B Battery Plant in Georgia Push for EV Lead
SolutionsJul 15

Hyundai Opens $5B Battery Plant in Georgia Push for EV Lead

Hyundai just fired up a massive $5 billion battery plant in Georgia, bringing its vision of becoming America's second-biggest electric vehicle brand one giant step closer. The new facility is already producing batteries for the popular IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, vehicles that are winning over drivers at record rates.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 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 to Supply 50,000 Self-Driving Cars to Waymo
SolutionsJul 3

Hyundai to Supply 50,000 Self-Driving Cars to Waymo

South Korea's Hyundai Motor is taking a massive leap into the future of transportation by partnering with Waymo to deliver 50,000 autonomous vehicles. The move signals a major shift as traditional automakers embrace AI-powered mobility solutions.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Hyundai and Kia Kill Bacteria With Light in New Cars
VideosJul 2

Hyundai and Kia Kill Bacteria With Light in New Cars

Hyundai and Kia have developed UV technology that eliminates 99.9% of harmful bacteria in car cabins while passengers sit inside. The system zaps odor-causing germs at their source, making air fresheners a thing of the past.

Engadget3 min read
Hyundai Backs Assistive Tech Startups With $90K Grants
Solutions3d ago

Hyundai Backs Assistive Tech Startups With $90K Grants

Hyundai Motor India Foundation just launched a program giving assistive technology startups ₹75 lakh ($90,000) to help scale solutions for people with disabilities. The initiative, called Samarth UnnATi, aims to turn innovative ideas into real-world tools that improve daily life.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 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 Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership Through 2030
SolutionsMay 21

Hyundai Extends Ocean Cleanup Partnership Through 2030

A South Korean shipping company is expanding its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup, helping remove 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's oceans since 2023. Half of the global camera network tracking ocean plastic now sits on Hyundai Glovis vessels.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Hyundai Partners 7 Indian Universities for EV Research
VideosMay 21

Hyundai Partners 7 Indian Universities for EV Research

Hyundai Motor Group just expanded its electric vehicle research network across India to seven top universities, launching 39 projects to accelerate battery technology. The initiative pairs Korean automotive expertise with Indian engineering talent to build EV solutions designed specifically for India's market.

CleanTechnica3 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 Steel Cuts 22,000 Tons of Emissions in Louisiana
VideosJun 5

Hyundai Steel Cuts 22,000 Tons of Emissions in Louisiana

After pressure from environmental groups and local communities, Hyundai Steel is switching nine industrial heaters from gas to electric at its new Louisiana plant, slashing emissions by over 22,000 tons annually. The changes also cut smog-forming pollution by 500 tons and particulate matter in half.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 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 Plants 100,000 Trees and Brings Dental Care to Brazil
Acts of Kindness4d ago

Hyundai Plants 100,000 Trees and Brings Dental Care to Brazil

Hyundai Motor Group has restored 40 hectares of Brazilian rainforest and provided 83,000 free dental treatments since 2022. The company is expanding its community programs across São Paulo as part of a billion-dollar commitment to local impact.

Google News - Reforestation2 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

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