article thumbnail

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

EV Specifications

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.

article thumbnail

Hyundai Motor to pilot autonomous demand-responsive “RoboShuttle” service

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Company will begin a test operation of its RoboShuttle service on 9 August in South Korea. The vehicle has also obtained a temporary operation permit of autonomous driving Level 3 from the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. km route in Sejong Smart City.

Hyundai 435
article thumbnail

LG and Qualcomm partner on connected vehicle technology; 5G, cellular vehicle-to-everything technologies

Green Car Congress

LG Electronics is teaming up with Qualcomm jointly to develop a range of next-generation connected car solutions. The two companies will also establish a joint research center in South Korea to develop 5G for vehicle and C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) technologies.

Connect 150
article thumbnail

Qorvo and SK Siltron CSS enter long-term silicon carbide (SiC) supply agreement

Green Car Congress

Qorvo, a global provider of connectivity and power solutions, and SK Siltron CSS, a semiconductor wafer manufacturer, finalized a multi-year supply agreement for silicon carbide (SiC) bare and epitaxial wafers.

Supplies 199
article thumbnail

Video Friday: Robot, Make me Coffee

Cars That Think

It can also help you interact with other connected devices or take care of hassles. Samsung ] There is a thing called Drone Soccer that got some exposure at CES this week, but apparently it’s been around for several years, and originated in South Korea. Inspired by Quiddich , targeted at STEM students.

article thumbnail

CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

I covered the local thriving EV scene here in the South Bay of Los Angeles connecting with the superstar pioneers like Kitty Adams, Dency Nelson, Jim Montgomery, Paul Scott, Linda Nichols, Zan Dubin Scott and so many others. My brand new battery, made by LG in South Korea, was included in the recall. Installing the 5.2

article thumbnail

2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid coming to market with EPA-estimated 27-mile electric range; starts at $34,600

Green Car Congress

kilometer) All-Electric Range (AER). Owners can manage and monitor the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle remotely via an exclusive Blue Link smartphone app that includes a three-year complimentary trial to Blue Link Connected Care with Charge Management. Real-time electric and fuel range. Start or stop charging.

Plug-in 150