South Korea
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Hyundai sees a lot of potential in hydrogen fuel-cell technology. And it may find success with it by looking well past cars and SUVs—to other uses that could, as the company puts it, “transcend the transportation sector.” With this week’s opening of a second plant making fuel-cell systems, in Chungju, South Korea, Hyundai's Mobis unit will increase its annual production of fuel-cell systems from its current 3,000 annual units to 40,000 units by 2022. DON’T MISS: 2019 Hyundai Nexo: first drive of 380-mile fuel-cell crossover utility The plan, called FCEV Vision...
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South Korean government trims orders for Hyundai Nexo hydrogen-fuel cars
Nine months after announcing its intention to buy 10,000 Hyundai Nexo hydrogen-fueled cars, the South Korean government has halved its order. That's according to Business Korea, which said Tuesday that a report published by the government earlier this month indicated that the government plans to...
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Kia Niro EV specs revealed at latest Korean car show
The Kia Niro EV made its first appearance at the Busan auto show this week and Kia confirmed the car will offer a battery with up to 236 miles of range. The company showed a concept version of the car at the Consumer Electronics Show in January with wildly updated head and tail lights and trim...
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“Electric cars are disasters; they are evil," says Hyundai union head
“Electric cars are disasters. They are evil." Not something you'd hear every day, certainly not from a powerful executive in the auto industry. Yet those are the words of Ha Bu-young, head of the Hyundai motor union, both the largest and the most powerful union in South Korea. DON'T MISS: UAW...
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South Korea to standardize on CCS fast-charging standard used by US, German makers
Buyers of electric vehicles in South Korea won't need to consider the pros and cons of charging standards in the near future. The South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards announced in mid-December it would revise the current charging standard in the country to recommend the use of "Combo...
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Tesla's huge Australia battery won't last as world's largest: Hyundai in the wings
As Elon Musk basks in the glow of meeting his 100-day challenge to install the world's largest utility battery in South Australia, another company is looking to take his crown. Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co. announced on November 23 it took an order for an industrial energy-storage...
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Frequently, cars withdrawn from one market live on in another, sometimes for years. Those vehicles may even be upgraded with newer technology in the older body. Consider that the first-generation Volkswagen Golf launched in 1974, for example, lived on in South Africa until 2009 as the VW CitiGolf. DON'T MISS: 2009 VW CitiGolf: Driving a Brand-New Retro Rabbit (Jul 2010) The few thousand French and Israeli drivers of the former Renault Fluence ZE electric sedan may experience a twinge of nostalgia when they see photos of the Renault Samsung SM3 ZE. The Fluence ZE was withdrawn from sale in...
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Hyundai-Kia: eight electric cars by 2022, dedicated EV platform
It's long been said in the auto industry that Hyundai-Kia is the only competitor that truly scares industry colossus Toyota. Thirty years ago, the Korean company was a bit player, producing designs adapted from obsolete Mitsubishi technology. Today it's a major global player, reacting fast to...
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Demand for Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, electric models higher than expected, company says
The issue first came to light in a question from a reader. It boiled down to this: "What's going on with the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, and why can't I get one at my local dealer in California?" The e-mail even included a link to a Korean business-news article, which is unusual for reader queries...
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South Korea to extend electric-car subsidy to long-range vehicles too
South Korea may scrap a rule that limits electric-car subsidies based on charging times.
Stephen Edelstein -
Koreans add to Chevy confusion chorus over Bolt, Volt names
The names "Bolt" and "Volt" are virtually indistinguishable in Korean.
Stephen Edelstein -
VW faces far worse problems in South Korea than in U.S.
The South Korean government suspended sales of Volkswagen, Audi, and Bentley models.
Stephen Edelstein -
Samsung SDI is shutting down its fuel-cell division, and will reallocate resources to batteries for electric cars.
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South Korea Wants More Electric-Car Charging Stations
The capital city of Seoul wants to install more charging sites as a new tactic to spur electric-car adoption.
Stephen Edelstein -
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Global Sales Below Target, Company Admits
Hyundai will fall short of its 1,000-unit target for the end of 2015.
Stephen Edelstein -
2016 Chevrolet Spark Gets More Upscale Interior: Korean Photo Leaked
A Korean website leaked a photo of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark interior.
Stephen Edelstein -
2016 Chevrolet Spark Teaser Photo Previews New York Auto Show Debut
The 2016 Chevrolet Spark minicar will be unveiled April 2 in New York and Seoul.
Stephen Edelstein -
2017 Chevrolet Spark: Photos Of Updated Minicar Leaked In Korea
The Chevrolet Spark minicar, among the smallest five-door hatchbacks sold in North America, has been an unexpected success for General Motors. The company has boosted imports a couple of times, and managed to sell almost 40,000 of them last year--and 34,000 the year before. Now, the first spy shots...
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Hyundai will cut the price of its full-cell crossover for the home market.
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Broon F8: New Electric Supercar For Your Smaller Drivers
The Henes Broon F8 series is more sophisticated than some adult-sized cars.
Stephen Edelstein -
New Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Unveiled In Korea; U.S. Sales In 2016?
The new Hyundai Sonata Hybrid makes its debut.
Stephen Edelstein -
Want $24,800 In Incentives To Drive Electric Cars? Head For Korea
Seoul will offer big incentives to buyers of electric cars from four manufacturers, and companies that install charging stations on their property.
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Battery Maker LG Chem: Biggest Electric-Car Winner Of All?
Let's say your company builds a crucial, high-volume component for advanced-technology vehicles. Suppose it emerged this week that you've now got contracts to supply two of the world's three biggest automakers. That would put you in a good spot, wouldn't it? First GM, now VW Group Yesterday, LG...
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Oullim: Yet Another All-Electric Supercar, This One From South Korea
Think of supercars, and your thoughts might turn to Ferraris, Lamborghinis, McLarens or Vipers. A South Korean vehicle with a Dutch electric drivetrain probably doesn't spring to mind. Though that's what you're looking at here. It's called the Oullim Motors Spirra EV, and according to Dutch site De...
Antony Ingram