Baua Electric

MAY 24, 2024

A recent report out of South Korea states that Hyundai Motor Group is beginning development of a new hydrogen fuel cell EV supercar based on its N Vision 74 concept from a couple of years ago. The Korean automaker is working on a development mule ahead of planned production in 2026.

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JULY 17, 2010

displayed two electric trucks equipped with a new Zinc Air Fuel Cell (ZAFC) system as a range-extender at the EV Korea 2010 Expo. The performance of the ZAFC generator was tested by the Korea Electric Technology Institute, run by the Korea government, Leo said. Tags: Brief. Leo Motors, Inc. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

The Korea National Joint Conference of Taxi Association will select participating taxi companies and support the monitoring of its operation. The Korea LPG Association will support supply of fuel for the taxis, and the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Environment will provide administrative support.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

one of the largest agricultural machinery companies in Korea, to develop electric tractors using the body and chassis from Tong Yang’s internal combustion engine (ICE) tractors. Tags: Brief. Leo Motors entered into an agreement with Tong Yang Mulsan Co., Leo Motors has also developed a Zinc Air Fuel Cell Generator (ZAFCG).

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Casper, an ICE vehicle on sale in South Korea, will get a fresh new look in the form of an all-electric city car–slash–mini-SUV, releasing in European markets by the end of this year. Hyundai is prepping an electric entry-level mini-SUV called Casper to take on rivals Dacia Spring and Citroën’s ë-C3 in Europe.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

of Korea for 100 electric SUVs to be built through a partnership with China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Samyang, known for its camera lenses, is expanding into cleantech business opportunities in Korea, focusing on the electric vehicle market, an area supported by the Korean government. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 14, 2010

Korea-based POSCO, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, has selected ConocoPhillips’ E-Gas gasification technology for use in its Gwangyang coal-to-substitute natural gas (SNG) project. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). million tons of coal. This process design package will be developed in the company’s Houston offices.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

When the first Hyundai Excels appeared on American streets as 1986 models, bearing shockingly cheap price tags, did anyone imagine that someday there would be a big, ostentatious Hyundai luxury sedan with serious V8 power available here? It happened , and I found one of those machines in a car graveyard in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a few weeks back.

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APRIL 3, 2010

Korea-based electric vehicle maker Leo Motors, Inc has received a purchase order for 1,170 electric scooters from M&M Corp, Leo’s nationwide scooter distributor in Korea. With this order in our home country of Korea, we have turned the corner and become a fully operating revenue generating company. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

In 2008, Bosch and Samsung SDI established a Korea-based joint venture—SB LiMotive Co. Tags: Brief. Reuters reports that Robert Bosch GmbH, Samsung SDI and SAIC Motor Corp are in advanced talks to produce lithium-ion batteries in China. —to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2023

According to Korea’s ET News, when it goes on sale in 2026 the Hyundai N Vision 74 will keep its glorious retro-inspired looks that draws plenty from the original Giorgetto Giugiaro designed 1974 Pony Coupe Concept. The final 30 will be retained by the Korean car-maker for racing in America and Europe.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 24, 2023

Its creators, researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, in South Korea, envision weaving such devices into fabrics so that someday our garments will double as power outlets for our ubiquitous portable electronic gadgets. The result: electrical current. Diana Gamzina, founder and CEO of Davis, Calif.,

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Korea Times. SB LiMotive plans to start production in 2011 at a plant under construction in Ulsan, South Korea. Tags: Brief. SB LiMotive, the 50:50 Li-ion joint venture between Samsung SDI and Bosch ( earlier post ), has struck a 10-year exclusive lithium-ion battery supply deal with Delphi of the United States. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Representatives of General Motors Company in Korea and UzAvtoSanoat of Uzbekistan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Seoul, Korea, for their GM Uzbekistan joint venture to launch the production of a new small vehicle mainly destined for emerging markets. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Toyota Motor has begun sales of Toyota-brand vehicles in South Korea at five new dealerships, including three in Seoul, established by TMC’s local distributor Toyota Motor Korea Co., Tags: Brief. We intend to make every effort to contribute to South Korean society and earn a loyal following. ”.

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APRIL 29, 2010

staged the world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan—badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea—at the Busan International Motor Show 2010. Hyundai will begin sales of the all-new Avante in the second half of 2010 in Korea. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency. The new Avante/Elantra Click to enlarge. Hyundai Motor Co.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2009

GM Daewoo Auto & Technology is considering producing a hybrid vehicle in 2011 in South Korea. GM Daewoo has tentatively agreed with its labor union on the plan to produce a hybrid car in South Korea, according to the official. It has five manufacturing facilities in Korea as well as an assembly facility in Vietnam.

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MARCH 21, 2010

Korea Times. Automakers in South Korea sold a total of 591 hybrids in February, represented 0.5% “The relatively high price tags of the models and the recent recalls of Toyota’s hybrid cars seem to be negatively affecting consumer sentiment toward the new type of vehicles.” Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Orbital Corporation Limited, through its LPG business Orbital Autogas Systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Motonic Corporation of Korea to source Motonic LPG components for the Australian and New Zealand LPG autogas markets. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

with direct injection (DI) is found in the Equinox, Terrain, LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Captiva (Mexico) and Daewoo Alpheon (Korea). Multiport Fuel Injection engines are shipped to Korea for the Captiva and Antara. Tags: Brief. The Ecotec 2.0L The Ecotec 2.4L

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

General Motors announced a demonstration project ( earlier post ) to explore market needs and customer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. GM’s EV demo fleet in South Korea will consist of Chevrolet Cruzes and GM Daewoo Lacetti Premieres. GM currently markets the vehicle under the local brand in South Korea.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

will host a seminar in Korea 28 Sep to demonstrate its proprietary Zinc Air Fuel Cell Generator (ZAFCG) and explain the technology. The seminar will be held in the Korea Technology Center. Tags: Brief. Leo Motors, Inc. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2010

signed an agreement to acquire 90% of its existing joint venture with Delkor Corporation, a leading automotive battery manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea. Tags: Brief. Johnson Controls, Inc. The remaining 10% will be acquired by the local management team, with all transactions completed no later than 15 Aug.

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APRIL 19, 2010

The Korea Times reports that South Korea-based Samsung SDI says it has another “ big deal ” with an automaker “ in the pipeline ”; company officials declined to reveal the name of the automaker. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). share and China’s BYD 8.9%.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

SKE&C is the Engineering & Construction arm of South Korea-based SK Group. SKE&C’s experience includes Korea’s largest oil refinery; the Cadereyta and Madero Refinery upgrades in Mexico; and full-scale refinery projects in Kuwait, UAE, Brazil and Ghana. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) million liters).

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JULY 12, 2010

Korea-based EV manufacturer Leo Motors Inc. Tags: Brief. has developed and begun marketing of a 120 kW electric powertrain. Consisting of a proprietary motor, controller and battery pack, the 120 kW system incorporates Leo’s power management solutions. Earlier post.). Leo will also market the system to other automotive manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2009

The Yomiuri Shimbun reported that the government of South Korea will introduce new regulations on the manufacture and sale of products containing lithium-ion batteries on 1 July. Tags: Brief. The rules reportedly could shut out products using Japanese-made lithium batteries from the South Korean market.

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JUNE 4, 2009

South Korea plans to raise the fuel economy of locally-made vehicles to surpass future requirements being by the US and Japan, according to the Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE). Korea’s fuel efficiency standards are already slated to increase 16.5% Tags: Brief. in 2012 from the current levels. km/L (26 mpg US, 9.1

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

Air Liquide recently was chosen to supply two new hydrogen filling stations in Korea, designed and developed by the Group’s Advanced Technologies teams. It will be installed within the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), located on Jeju island. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

GM currently markets the vehicle under the local brand in South Korea. Tags: Electric (Battery). Three battery-electric Chevrolet Cruzes will be used by foreign media and seven battery-electric GM Daewoo Lacetti Premieres will be used by the G20 Summit Committee. Footage of Cruze/Lacetti BEVs in S. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Korea Times. Tags: Brief. The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group plans to add a diesel hybrid to its liquefied petroleum gas and gasoline hybrid offerings. The nation’s largest carmaker said that it would commercialize a hybrid edition for one of its diesel models, at a forum on clean diesel held at the National Assembly, Monday.

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JUNE 8, 2010

senior Nissan official said recently that the main interest of Ssangyong is that it has industrial capacity that could be used by Renault and its partners to feed the strong demand in South Korea and other fast-growing markets in southeast Asia. Ssangyong Motor is South Korea’s fourth-largest car maker. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Korea Times. Tags: Brief. Adding another major automaker to its customer list, LG Chem announced that it will supply Li-ion batteries to Renault for EVs. Song Choong-sup, an LG spokesperson, said the deal would be the largest that LG Chem has signed with automakers so far, considering Renault’s expected production volumes.

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JULY 15, 2009

Kia Motors unveiled its first commercialized hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), the Forte Liquid Petroleum Injection (LPI) Hybrid in Seoul, Korea. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). The Forte LPI Hybrid. Click to enlarge. The new car, as does the Hyundai LPI hybrid, utilizes a 1.6-liter The hybrid Forte offers fuel economy of 17.8

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Korea and the US have developed a strain of yeast with increased alcohol tolerance that could lead to more efficient and economical production of alcohol-based biofuels. Tags: Biotech Ethanol. Researchers from S. This research was supported by the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. 2010.06.006.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

Korea Times. Tags: Brief. LG Chem has entered a four-year supply deal to provide lithium ion batteries to Eaton Corp. for use in hybrid commercial vehicles. LG Chem plans to expand the assembly line of Compact Power Inc., LG Chem is also supplying Li-ion batteries to GM, Hyundai, Kia and CT&T.

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OCTOBER 25, 2009

South Korea-based SK Energy said it has been chosen as a supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a hybrid electric vehicle project for Daimler commercial vehicle subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso; Daimler holds 85% of Fuso. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). SK cells have an energy density of up to 140 Wh/kg.

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