Hyundai Mobis Unveils New Front Integrated Module with Improved Energy Efficiency, Design, and Convenience

Hyundai Mobis has unveiled a new electric vehicle face that enhances energy efficiency, design, and convenience. By applying Hyundai Mobis's new integrated front module for electric vehicles, not only can driving range be extended, but various designs can be implemented, and electric vehicle charging can be performed automatically.

On the 14th, Hyundai Mobis announced the development of an integrated front face module for electric vehicles. This integrated module includes an aerodynamic system that reduces air resistance to improve energy efficiency, a LiDAR that only protrudes externally during driving to protect design and sensors, and a function that automatically retracts the charger after charging is complete.

First, Hyundai Mobis applied an aerodynamic system to this integrated module that reduces air resistance and improves energy efficiency. This system automatically opens and closes the grille and hood to lower air resistance during high-speed driving, thereby enhancing energy efficiency. The converged aerodynamic system alone increases the electric vehicle's driving range by about 20 km.

Integrated front face module for electric vehicles developed by Hyundai Mobis [Photo by Hyundai Mobis]

Additionally, Mobis's integrated module improves the design of electric vehicles. Typically, electric vehicles eliminate the grille and adopt a streamlined design to reduce air resistance, resulting in somewhat uniform designs. In contrast, Hyundai Mobis's new module allows for aerodynamic improvement while maintaining the traditional internal combustion engine grille form.

Technology that prevents external contamination or impact on sensors while enhancing design unity with a smooth exterior has also been applied. The LiDAR remains hidden inside the grille under normal conditions and only emerges during driving.

Hyundai Mobis adopted a semi-automatic charging system in the new integrated module. The user only needs to plug in the charger to start charging. After that, the vehicle automatically retracts the charger and closes the charging cover.

Hyundai Mobis plans to actively target overseas markets with these new technologies. Last year, Hyundai Mobis achieved $9.22 billion in orders from overseas automakers. The company intends to strengthen its future vehicle technology capabilities to accelerate securing mid- to long-term growth engines.