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Hyundai Motor, Kia to Recall 170,000 EVs over software glitch in South Korea

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Hyundai Motor Group is recalling around 170,000 EVs in South Korea over problems with software in the charging systems. The recall is over a software issue impacting Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, the Genesis GV60, GV70, and G80 EVs, as well as the Kia EV6.

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

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Hyundai Motor Group and affiliate automaker Kia have agreed to spend $16.5 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 The factory ultimately would increase annual EV production in South Korea to 1.44

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

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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.

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Hyundai, Kia recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 and EV6 EVs over software error in shifter control possibly resulting in rollaway

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Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and Kia Motor America (KMA) are recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 and 2022 EV6 vehicles , respectively, because a software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to roll away. Background.

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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.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

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The Kia EV9 is just hitting the streets, but we’re already learning about the automaker’s “next big thing.” Motor 1 located an application on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website that covers a new EV called the EV5, a small crossover with the brand’s signature funky styling.

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Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ Tech to enhance EV performance

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Hyundai & Kia launch ‘Active Air Skirt’ (AAS) tech to enhance the performance of electric vehicles (EVs). According to the South Korean automakers, their Active Air Skirt technology controls the turbulence in EVs during high-speed driving. Hyundai Motor and Kia have already installed the Active Air Skirt tech in a Genesis GV60.

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