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Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint battery research center; focus on Li-metal and solid-state

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Hyundai Motor Group announced the inauguration of its Joint Battery Research Center with Seoul National University (SNU). In the case of general industry-academia research, additional time and cost are inevitable to apply the results to mass-produced products. Hyundai Motor will invest KRW 9.5 million) by 2030. trillion (US$7.4

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Hyundai introduces 2015 Sonata Eco with 1.6L Gamma turbo; 32 mpg combined

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Hyundai announced the third powertrain available in the 2015 Sonata: the Sonata Eco. Sonata Eco is the first Hyundai product to utilize a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which no other mid-size sedan offers. As a comparison, the baseline 2015 Sonata with 2.4-liter 2015 Sonata Eco. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) highway.

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ITM Power reports its estimated cost of producing hydrogen via electrolysis down significantly from last year

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ITM Power has provided an update on the cost structure of hydrogen generated by its HFuel electrolysis platform. The new estimated cost —US$4.13/kg ITM Power projects hydrogen cost at £4.19/kg Fueling cost comparison. The diesel version of the Hyundai ix35 (2.0 liter CRDi 4WD) costs 7.9

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

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Photos by John Faulkner and Hyundai. Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. Now in year two, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade continues to be one of the best three-row midsize SUVs. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD with the 3.8-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Take the Hyundai Tucson compact crossover, replace the rear section with a truck bed, and voilà…the Hyundai Santa Cruz is born! But as with most things that seem simple on the surface, going from a crossover body to pickup body is a bit more complex, not the least of which is who Hyundai thinks will be buying the Santa Cruz.

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Hybrid Cars Can Cost Less To Own: Here Are Eight Examples

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Hybrids and other green cars often come with a higher purchase price, meaning their improved efficiency may be offset by a higher cost of ownership. Sometimes, hybrids actually cost less to own than comparable gasoline models. RELATED: Ford Fusion Vs Hyundai Sonata: Mid-Size Sedan Gas Mileage Comparison According to.'

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UAW and Big Three ratify contracts with 64% of workers voting in favor

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The contract offers 25-percent base increases to worker wages, along with gradual increases to top pay by as much as 33 percent, along with additional cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) that amount to over $42 per hour. Ford has estimated that the new contract will increase labor costs by around $850 to $900 per vehicle.

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