As the years go by, the Asian manufacturer will be producing more and more electric cars, as part of the sustainable commitment it has acquired with the planet, in addition to being sealed in the Paris Agreement where it is stipulated to reduce carbon emissions to zero by the year 2050.

Impeccable aerodynamic lines define, first, the Hyundai IONIQ 6. They run from the bumper and then split to generate lift across the windshield, roof and sides of the car.

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More than a Vehicle

Now, after surprising just by revealing its design in virtual form, it now did the same in physical form when SangYup Lee, Hyundai’s executive vice president and chief design officer, revealed features that go far beyond driving, serving as a complete technology suite that transcends the concepts of mobility and transportation.

“A cocoon-like personal space,” Lee defined the IONIQ 6, which can be taken anywhere and transformed into a personal office or sleeping center.
The center console has been designed to accommodate a laptop computer, as well as an integrated notes application on one of the car’s two 12-inch screens. USB-C and USB-A ports can power multiple devices to maximize the work or relaxation experience.

Also, you can work outside the vehicle by powering the laptop through the V2L adapter, serving as a great charger that can also provide power to other devices, such as appliances.

Finally, its creators describe it as an ideal car for people looking for more technology, who are company professionals, while the IONIQ 5 is aimed more at a family vehicle.

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Accordingly, Hyundai announced a partnership with IonQ, a U.S. company specializing in Quantum Computing, in order to apply it during car manufacturing.

Quantum Computing is a different paradigm from traditional computation, based on cubits, a special combination of zeros and ones to form algorithms for solving situations that seemed impossible just a few years ago.

Battery Focus

Hyundai and IonQ will apply this new knowledge and start working on Lithium batteries to develop more efficient chemistries. The focus will be on performance, production cost-including supply chain and battery end-of-life-all the way to comprehensive cell safety.

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Through the impressive reach a quantum computer can have, the automotive giant will perform a process of simulating chemical reactions inside battery cells with never-before-seen precision. 

This will make it possible to design and develop new materials that save time, money and effort, while increasing charge and discharge cycles before they begin to degrade, improving energy capacity, reliability and higher safety standards.

A Step into the Future

TaeWon Lim, Executive Vice President and Director of Hyundai Motor Group’s Materials Engineering and Research Center, expects this partnership with IonQ to provide innovation in the development of basic materials in virtual space for various parts of future mobility. He noted that from the company they are motivated to enter the new era of innovation with quantum, to have a more effective battery power.

For his part, Peter Chapman, President of IonQ assured that the company’s mission is to solve the most complex problems through the continuous development of quantum computations, and see global climate change as one of those problems to be addressed with quantum chemistry solutions.

“Battery efficiency is one of the most promising emerging areas where quantum computing can make a difference. We are delighted to be working with Hyundai Motor Company,” he added.

This partnership solidifies Hyundai’s commitment to electric mobility and sustainability to meet its 2025 goal, by which time it expects to manufacture more than 500,000 electrified cars annually.

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The South Korean company stresses that the car was designed as a tribute to the thirty-fifth anniversary of this classic car. The prototype combines its styling from the past with the latest technology, such as exterior LED headlights, while inside, the buttons on the dashboard were replaced by a large flat-screen touchscreen and a modern audio system.

Redesigned side mirrors, covered wheels and sliding cladding were also developed for the model.

Interior Features

Inside, the car received a luxury makeover with burgundy velour upholstery in the front of the seats, reminiscent of the original interiors and chestnut nappa leather in the rear.

It features a single-spoke steering wheel and airplane-style shifter which are designed to maintain the aesthetics of the era. Other details include a hidden drop-down compartment for storing valuables in the center console armrest, and bronze-colored lighting that mimics 1980s audio equipment.

Regarding the mechanics, Hyundai merely points out that it is powered by an all-electric motor, but without giving details about it as was the case with the Pony Concept.

Inspiration from the Past

Hak-soo Ha, Head of Interiors Group at Hyundai Design Center noted that with the Heritage Grandeur Series, designers have reinterpreted an important part of the brand’s history, as a unique combination of the old and the contemporary reflecting the limitless possibilities of the new era.

“As our designers envision the future, it is important to look back at what we have created in the past and find inspiration from it,” the executive added.

The Heritage Series Grandeur’s own sound system was developed by South Korean expert Guk-il Yu and uses 18 speakers. The brand claims that the car’s dashboard and center console have been molded to the acoustics of the concert hall’s architecture.

When introducing this gem, Hyundai described its approach to design as “Newtro” (new + retro).

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It is an image of the prototype that could later become the design in question. It should be noted that this is not the production model but a design by the brand to illustrate a minimal preview of the upcoming car.

The acronym SEVEN refers to the number seven in English decorating the lower part of the front grille. However, this is a totally different prototype to the Ioniq, but it serves to ‘predict’ what the next member of this family will be like.

The LED headlights have been symmetrically placed in the form of small squares. 39 geometric figures to be exact appear on the far right of the front grille that reveals the front wheel and part of the rear with an attractive silhouette decorated in dark green, pleasing to the eye and imposing at the same time.

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Now, as revealed by the South Korean manufacturer, to expose it next November 17 during the AutoMobility to be held in Los Angeles, it will be one of the strategies to reveal the new member of the Ioniq family, and of course, there will be more evidence of aesthetic and aerodynamic details, as well as mechanical and electronic.

About Hyundai

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in more than 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to addressing real-world mobility challenges around the world. Based on the brand vision “Progress for humanity”, Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a smart mobility solutions provider.

The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and urban air mobility (UAM) to generate revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

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It is called RHGV (Rescue Hydrogen Generator Vehicle), a hydrogen-powered vehicle that not only reaches remote locations, but also serves as an electric generator to power zero-emission vehicles and other facilities.

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The innovative car aims to bring hydrogen technology everywhere over the next few decades. Hydrogen Wave also unveiled the possibilities offered by the use of fuel cells in both commercial and conventional light-duty vehicles.

Energy Source

The RHGV is a highly useful model that can supply clean energy to emergency assistance vehicles for remote and off-road areas. It is equipped with a generator system that can supply electricity to cars, devices and facilities. 

The portable charger for electric cars offers single-phase 220 V and three-phase 380 V power supply simultaneously. Thanks to this, the vehicle can increase autonomy for on-site emergency service, optimizing the operating time of the machines.

It has a very robust design and unprecedented mechanical capabilities. This new technology will be available from 2023 and will allow Hyundai to manufacture much smaller fuel cells, but with greater power output in order to create new, stronger cars. The batteries will have a capacity of 100 and 300 kW, something unprecedented on the market.

It is important to note that the 100 kW battery is 30% more compact, so it has a size 70% smaller than the current generation. The 200 kW battery was designed for commercial vehicles and has a volume similar to the current NEXO system, but with twice the power.

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This new electric model, scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. next year, shares the E-GMP platform and various powertrain configurations with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, but promises a more luxurious interior than the conventional models.

The GV60 will be released with only the larger of Hyundai and Kia’s two battery pack options, measuring 77.4 kWh. Its powertrain of a basic rear-wheel-drive motor generates 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet, while the dual-machine all-wheel-drive model has 314 horsepower and 446 pound-feet. 

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Genesis will also offer a high-performance dual-engine model, which has 429 hp and 446 lb-ft and accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 4.0 seconds.

Autonomy and Safety

Although range ratings from U.S. authorities are not yet known, Genesis claims that the new electric model offers a 280-mile range hierarchy for the Korean market version. 

New technology features available on the GV60 include facial recognition software that can unlock and start the car without a key when combined with fingerprint readers on the car’s door and dashboard. There is also an interesting gearshift designed to resemble a crystal ball. 

The manufacturer also reported that it used recyclable materials for the interior with fishing nets and plastic bottles. More details about the technology and regulations will be known in the coming weeks from the U.S. authorities about the GV60. 

Disclosures are also expected, such as efficiency figures and pricing, estimated to be approximately $55,000.

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This is Hydrogen-powered vehicle development. The most important brands in the world have already turned their attention to this aspect, and organizations like Hyundai are betting on the construction of their cars, such as the Hyundai Nexo and its XCient fleet of trucks.

The South Korean giant will launch this September a strategy that will set the guidelines for its planning on building cars with this structure.

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It is the “Hyundai Hydrogen Wave”, a virtual event where it will show new prototypes that will use this technology. There will be several “next-generation fuel cell electric vehicles”, among which there will be a new truck, and even an interesting sports sedan that has been shown for the first time on an original video.

The audiovisual material details that this future model is the size of a Hyundai Sonata, covered by a blue, black and white camouflage. Also, the brand demonstrates that hydrogen can also offer all the sportiness of a traditional combustion car, as it is not only able to skid without contemplation and drive at high speed, but also offers the sound of an electric racing car.

Event details and central focus

On September 7, Hyundai Motor Group will broadcast live on their YouTube channel, the digital meeting that will unveil their hydrogen-based wave of products and technologies.

The Asian manufacturer promises to focus on the big challenge of hydrogen mobility: refueling. With a virtually non-existent network of refueling stations, it is impossible to democratize this technology, but Hyundai promises a supply chain that will revolutionize this technology.

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Behind the wheel of the Hyundai ETCR, the racer dazzled at the first race in Aragon, and has become one of the benchmarks. “What I’ve been able to bring to the project is my experience in car development, working as part of a team and things like that, but to be honest, it’s all so different compared to anything else, you can’t say it works like a GT car or whatever,” Farfus says of this new experience.

“It’s like comparing sushi and pizza, both are delicious and edible, but also completely different. It’s the same in this case, such a new and beautiful experience,” he added about the features of the PURE ETCR.

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The ETCR cars are used in 300 KW and 500 KW configurations, and the Hyundai driver admits that driving these cars at maximum power is a big challenge: “It’s very difficult to drive with 500 KW because of the enormous power. You have a very small operating window in these cars, that’s why we’ve seen so many mistakes,” he explained.

“You stop 5 meters too late and that’s bye-bye, you won’t be able to stop it. This puts the drivers under pressure and you have very few free practice runs. We were able to test that at Vallelunga and it’s an incredible challenge,” expressed the Curitiba-born driver.

Cars Comparison

On this particular, Farfus stated that the power of the cars are similar. “All the cars have the same propulsion system, so the development is even more difficult, because you have a dominant factor in the car that you cannot modify.” 

“You have cars that, as similar as they are, are also completely different. For example, Williams has a standard traction control that is the same for all the cars, but whether it works on one model that doesn’t mean it will also work for the others, so it’s also an incredibly difficult job for them,” he detailed.

The Brazilian feels that the driving style required to push the ETCR cars to the limits puts an extra focus on the rider that is very appealing: “It’s a lot of fun because it’s difficult. The car is a different beast compared to yesterday, and you go out for time trials without knowing what the track is like, and you can’t even test it on the out lap because you have to save tires,” Farfus maintained.

“It’s very challenging because you get into it and you don’t know what’s going to happen, and it has 900 Nm of torque, which is the same as a Bugatti Veyron, and there’s no GT car like that,” he pointed out.

Tournament Planning

Farfus celebrated the PURE ETCR’s great organization despite being a new competition and the threat posed by COVID-19.  “It’s great to see that now everything is working as planned, I’m very happy. Considering the COVID and so on, it’s amazing what has been achieved.” 

“I am absolutely sure that this championship will take shape in the coming seasons and will be very popular. It will take a while for people to start watching this sport, but it will be a great spectacle, especially once more manufacturers enter the series,” he finished.

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During that time, the South Korean company’s cars have reduced carbon (CO2) emissions by more than 631 tons. Following their arrival in Switzerland in October 2020, the 46 hydrogen fuel cell trucks achieved this milestone in service of 25 Switzerland-based logistics, distribution and supermarket supply companies.

The companies that rely on these new-era trucks praise their extensive autonomy and fast refueling, two essential aspects for heavy transport which make this technology an ideal solution for their operations.

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Jörg Ackermann, President of the H2 Mobility Switzerland Association, noted “the Swiss transport and logistics companies are convinced that hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicles have greatest potential among various alternative energy vehicles.” 

He detailed that partner organizations “are not limited only to introduce hydrogen fuel cell trucks. They have high expectations with hydrogen as an energy source, which has a great potential for the future, and believe that it will be the key to transition to green energy.”

Specifically, the hydrogen’s biggest advantage is its excellent storage capacity. So it will play an important role in the green energy era. Many distribution companies are already experiencing benefits by using Xcient fuel cell trucks firsthand, and I believe that if the summer operation is successfully completed, the demand for fuel cell trucks will grow even more

Jörg Ackermann, President of the H2 Mobility

Technology growth and expansion

Hyundai reported that after the success of Xcient in Switzerland, they expect to ship 140 units of 2021 model by the end of this year. Leading this green switch even further, their fleet will expand to 1,600 hydrogen-electric trucks by 2025.

The company also estimates that by 2030 its production capability will increase to around 500,000 fuel-cell vehicles, considering the construction of all its partner companies.

In addition, Hyundai is working with bus operators in Germany to conduct in-service testing of its Elec City Fuel Cell hydrogen model, while exploring opportunities to introduce the zero-emission vehicle to the European market.

“We are planning to expand to other European countries next year,” said Mark Freymüller, general manager of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility. “Germany and the Netherlands are the most likely, but there is also a great interest in our vehicles in nearly all European countries.” 

With the Swiss experience and the rapid expansion of this innovation, the company hopes to demonstrate that hydrogen-powered buses are a reliable and efficient solution for commercial transportation.

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The Asians will vibrate a great fight from their powerful Veloster N ETCR against other favorites like Cupra and the also mind-blowing Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR by Romeo Ferraris.

Augusto Farfus and Jean-Karl Vernay, who have been doing development test work all winter, will have Tom Chilton and John Filippi as new teammates.

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The competition will have its premiere date in Vallelunga on June 18. The first two tests are scheduled for Saturday in the 1.75km version that will determine the order of the second. On Sunday there is a single time trial, to get the best position at the beginning of the final, in which they will run the 3.2km of the Campagnano track.

The race format includes many mini battery challenges, with a draw on Friday to divide participants into two groups, which will compete for the top. At the end of the event, the winner will be the competitor who has obtained the most points in all the mentioned events.

An innovative tournament

Hyundai drivers count the hours to get into the vehicle and vibrate on the track. “It is a pleasure and an honor to be part of this new championship. I am a huge fan of the concept and the technology behind the cars. I can’t wait, we have spent a lot of time preparing, more than a year since I drove the Veloster N ETCR for the first time and now is the time to organize the show and see the result ,” said Augusto Farfus.

“It will be a huge learning curve for everyone – the teams, the championship and even the drivers, but I look forward to and am very grateful to Hyundai Motorsport for the support and confidence in representing them in this new racing series,” he added.

For his part, Jean-Karl Vernay said: “I am looking forward to the first round of PURE ETCR, it is very exciting. It will be interesting to see the new race format in action and compare ourselves with other brands in these fiery battles.”

“After the endurance test in May, we have some idea how the weekend will work out, but now the championship is really starting and everyone is very excited. We have done a lot of testing during the winter, so I can’t wait to see how it goes “, explained.

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Hyundai’s director of marketing and public relations, Stefan Henrich, also expressed his satisfaction with the good preparation with which the workforce arrives. “We are very excited to take the next step with electric racing at PURE ETCR. After almost two years of preparation and development, the whole team is looking forward to seeing the result of our hard work.”

 “There is still a lot to learn for all of us, including the nuances of the format, but we are confident that we have created a competitive package that will allow our drivers to compete for success in every round,” he concluded.

The pilots and teams of the PURE ETCR received this week the great news that the races will be able to count on spectators, but it will not be at the opening but for the next appointment to be held in Spain on July 10 and 11.

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