On November 5, 2022, Hyundai Motor Group, together with its subsidiaries Hyundai Motor and Kia, showcased its cutting-edge technologies and innovative products in the fields of hydrogen energy, electrification, imported cars, and future mobility, which are globally leading at the China International Import Expo.
Hyundai has been in China for 20 years, with a total investment of $18.5 billion, and plans to invest RMB 8.5 billion by 2030.
The President of Hyundai Motor Group (China), Lee Hee-chung, made a speech at the press conference:
In the past 20 years, benefiting from the huge opportunities brought about by China’s continuous opening-up, Hyundai Motor Group has built a comprehensive system capability covering whole-vehicle manufacturing, parts production and sales, steel, logistics, construction, finance, IT, and cultural innovation in China, which is deeply integrated with Chinese society, Chinese market, and Chinese users. Standing at a new starting point, facing new opportunities, as a model of Sino-Korean economic and trade cooperation, Hyundai Motor Group will continue to be optimistic about China, invest in China, and make every effort to promote the high-quality development of the group’s business in China, and help China achieve its “dual-carbon” goal and build a sustainable and harmonious society.
Electric Products Come First
At this year’s China International Import Expo, the first sedan under the IONIQ brand of Hyundai, the IONIQ 6, made its first appearance in China.
This car model, which surpassed the record of the number of orders for entire car pre-sales in Korea, with over 37,000 orders on the first day of pre-sale, not only has an ultra-low wind resistance coefficient of 0.21, but it also has a maximum range of over 610 km (WLTP standard) with a energy consumption of less than 14 kWh/100 km.
It is also equipped with a series of functions and personalized configurations, such as dual-color ambient lights synchronized with the vehicle speed, electric vehicle performance adjustment function, electric vehicle active sound design (e-ASD), etc.
Fortunately, we also captured the interior design:
The Kia EV6 GT-Line, which was also developed based on the E-GMP platform, was also unveiled.
The EV6 showcases Kia’s new design philosophy, “Opposites United.” The EV6 GT-Line features an 800V ultra-fast charging system, up to 600km of driving range on a single charge, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability.
Starting with the first exclusive pure electric model, the EV6, Kia plans to gradually build a new matrix of six electric products by 2027, accelerating Hyundai Motor Group’s electrification transformation in China.
Comprehensive Hydrogen Solution
Hyundai is the world’s first company to mass-produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and at the CIIE, it is the first to introduce its “Comprehensive Hydrogen Solution” to the Chinese market.
At the current CIIE, Hyundai Motor Group showcased a series of global leading hydrogen energy products, technologies, and ecology, including NEXO China Edition developed by the Group in accordance with Chinese regulatory standards, the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck XCIENT Fuel Cell, and the hydrogen fuel cell system brand HTWO. The Group also created a pure and zero-carbon hydrogen energy experience space to showcase its vision and commitment to helping China build a hydrogen energy society.
The NEXO China Edition developed by Hyundai Motor Group in accordance with Chinese regulatory standards will be introduced in China this year. With a full hydrogen fuel load, its cruising range can reach 550 km (CLTC), and only five minutes is needed for a full hydrogen fuel refill.
Additionally, as the emissions of the hydrogen fuel cell system in operation are only water, it not only achieves true zero-carbon emissions while driving, but also filters and removes 99.9% of inhalable particulate matter, effectively eliminating ultra-fine dust below PM2.5 and achieving the goal of purifying the surrounding air.
The Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell, a hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck that has accumulated more than 5 million kilometers of global driving, was exhibited on the same platform. The vehicle is equipped with a 180 kW-class fuel cell system composed of 2 hydrogen fuel cell groups, and its cruising range can reach 400 km. It has been commercially deployed in markets such as Switzerland, Germany, and the United States.
In the Chinese market, Hyundai Motor Group’s commercial vehicle under the Hyundai brand has already obtained the production qualification for hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles in China and is currently actively discussing local production plans.
In addition, “HTWO Guangzhou”, the first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system R&D, production, and sales base of Hyundai Motor Group, will also be completed and put into operation soon.
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