New facility will be dedicated to the development of core drivetrain components for electric vehicles
- The new ‘Electrification Research Center’ at Hyundai Motor Group’s Uiwang R&D Center opened on December 5th.
- The company operates nine global electrification production bases.
- The new center is set to become the benchmark for global electrification technology development.
New Hyundai Mobis Research and Development Center (Photo: Disclosure)
Hyundai Mobis management at the inauguration of the new technology space for electric cars (Photo: Disclosure)
President of Hyundai Mobis, Lee Gyu Suk, at the inauguration of the R&D Center in South Korea (Photo: Disclosure)
On December 5th, Hyundai Mobis inaugurated the “Electrification Research Center” at the Hyundai Motor Group’s Research and Development (R&D) Center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
From now on, Hyundai Mobis will operate two research bases in South Korea: the current Mabuk R&D Center and the Uiwang R&D Center. The former will lead the development of key automotive components such as autonomous driving, connectivity and chassis safety, while the latter will specialize in the development, testing and performance evaluation of electrification components. The company also independently operates the Seosan Proving Ground to apply tests on real vehicles, evaluating the performance and reliability of its innovations.
At the opening ceremony, Chairman Lee Gyu Suk stressed the importance of the Research Center. “The new space is a strategic center for next-generation electrification technology, equipped with an ideal environment for research.” He also emphasized that “with a focus on specialized professionals, we will use this center as a base for innovation in the field of electrification.”
Innovation and new strategies
In January 2024, Hyundai Mobis will present its future strategic plan at CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas to advance as a mobility platform provider with integrated software-centered solutions.
The creation of a new strategic center for next-generation electrification technology is significant, especially considering the anticipated additional orders for electrification components from global automakers. This move aims to optimize the quality of mass production by integrating research and development, quality and production technologies, improving organizational efficiency and the workforce.
Expanding the global market
With the creation of the Electrification Research Center, Hyundai Mobis plans to expand its staff of specialized research professionals. The new center is set to become an important global development site for electrification technology.
Hyundai Mobis operates nine electrification production bases around the world (six in South Korea and three overseas) and is establishing six new bases in Korea, North America and Indonesia. Recently, the company secured US$940 million in investment funds from seven international financial institutions to develop a new electrification base in North America.
With this recent opening, Hyundai Mobis plans to strengthen its competitive edge in the electrification sector by ensuring stable operation and expanding local production bases by securing next-generation technologies.
About Hyundai Mobis
Founded on July 1, 1977, Hyundai Mobis is a Hyundai Group company, which manufactures automotive parts based in Seoul, South Korea. By offering high-quality products, technologies and services, Hyundai Mobis has strengthened its position in the automotive parts industry to become the sixth largest global automotive parts supplier by 2023. Today, Hyundai Mobis has more than 30,000 employees, with more than two-thirds of them based outside of Korea in subsidiaries around the world. In Brazil, Hyundai Mobis had its plant established in 2012 at the Automotive Park of Piracicaba (SP), starting its activities in September of the same year. With more than 600 employees, Hyundai Mobis has two operational units and one administrative unit in the country. Visit the institutional website (www.hyundaimobis.com.br) and our social media networks Facebook (www.facebook.com/hyundaimobis), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hyundaimobisbr), YouTube (www.youtube.com/@hyundaimobisbr e LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-mobis/).
About Hyundai Motor Brasil/ Hyundai Motor Central & South Americas
Hyundai Motor Brasil has been present in the country since 2012, when it opened its plant in Piracicaba (SP). With 3,200 employees, it is responsible for manufacturing and marketing the HB20 compact vehicle family and the Creta compact SUV. From Brazil, the brand coordinates commercial operations for the Central and South American region and exports to neighboring countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, and Uruguay. To learn more about Hyundai and its products in Brazil, access www.hyundai.com.br. Also follow the day to day of the brand on social networks: Facebook (www.facebook.com/hyundaimobis), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hyundaimobisbr), YouTube (www.youtube.com/@hyuundaimobisbr e LinkedIn (www. https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-mobis/.
About Hyundai Motor Company
Founded in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in more than 200 countries with about 120,000 employees dedicated to addressing mobility challenges worldwide. Based on the brand vision “Progress for Humanity,” Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into an intelligent mobility solutions provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring revolutionary solutions, while looking for open innovation to develop future mobility services. Seeking a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue to employ its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles equipped with the highest technology in electrification, leading the hydrogen fuel cell industry. More information about Hyundai Motor Company and its products can be found at worldwide.hyundai.com or globalpr.hyundai.com.