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Hyundai Motor Group Previews Integrated Snow Chain Tech

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai Motor Group have introduced a novel snow chain that’s integrated directly into the tire. Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia state that the technology relies on “shape memory alloy modules that are located inside the wheel and tire.” Hyundai says it’s working on that. Images: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC insider.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

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The bill is agnostic in terms of how V2X tech is implemented. A handful of bidirectional-capable EVs are available today, and automakers are quickly implementing the technology. Kia, Hyundai will be launching bidirectional-capable vehicles. BMW was involved with the V2G pilot of the University of Delaware many years ago.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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For 2022, Kia introduced the EV6, a second generation EV crossover that is built on the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Electric-Global-Modular Platform (E-GMP). Cutting edge looks & tech. It can take advantage of the most powerful fast chargers available today, and leaves rivals waiting in line at Costco.

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