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Hyundai and Kia develop ICT-connected predictive shift system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have developed a predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to shift automatically to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead. Hyundai and Kia plan to apply the technology on future vehicles.

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Hyundai Motor Group puts Spot to work at Kia’s plant in South Korea

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Hyundai Motor Group introduced Factory Safety Service Robot, a robot for industrial site safety, and announced its pilot operation at Kia’s plant in South Korea. It is also possible to connect multiple Factory Service Safety Robots to the control system to check various zones simultaneously.

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The new Kia EV6 debuts in South Korea with a bigger battery, more range, and refreshed design

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The new Kia EV6 debuted today in South Korea and Kia has even opened the pre-order books in the local market. The front part gives a futuristic yet wide feel centered around daytime running lights (DRL) with Kia's new family look, 'Star Map Signature Lighting', and connects the hood's character line to the.

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Tesla places $227M+ order for Cybertruck parts from South Korea

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The pillars will be used to connect the body and roof of the vehicle. The Cybertruck manufacturer signed a three-year supply contract until 2028 with the South Korean company. The post Tesla places $227M+ order for Cybertruck parts from South Korea appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Hyundai, Kia join China’s Baidu to develop connected cars – ET Auto

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The South Korean companies will seek to find new business models harnessing artificial intelligence technologies with the Chinese counterpart as well. The South Korean companies will seek to find new business models harnessing artificial intelligence technologies with the Chinese counterpart as well, they added.

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EV Connect announces certification of LG chargers for operation on its platform – Charged EVs

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California-headquartered EV Connect , a provider of EV charging management software, has certified the Level 2 AC charging stations manufactured by South Korea-based LG Electronics to operate on its end-to-end EV Connect Platform and within its charging ecosystem.

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Hyundai, Kia agree to pump $16.5bn into EV production in South Korea

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billion to produce electric vehicles at a new factory in South Korea. The factory ultimately would increase annual EV production in South Korea to 1.44 Equipped with Face Connect, a 12.3-inch The post Hyundai, Kia agree to pump $16.5bn into EV production in South Korea appeared first on TESLARATI.