Hyundai Motor Group Presents Vision for Future Mobility Technologies
Changhwan Kim Becomes First Korean President of FISITA, Begins Term
Hyundai Motor Group shared its vision for future mobility technologies with members of the global automotive engineering community.
On the 3rd (local time), Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 4th that it participated in the "FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025," hosted by the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA) in Barcelona, Spain, where it delivered a keynote speech and showcased the new NEXO, among other activities.
Hyundai Motor Group announced its vision for future mobility technologies on the 3rd (local time) at the "World Mobility Conference 2025" held in Barcelona, Spain. Jose Munoz, CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, is delivering the keynote speech. Hyundai Motor Company
FISITA is the world's largest federation of automotive engineering societies, with participation from 36 countries and approximately 210,000 automotive researchers as members. Every two years, the conference brings together around 2,000 leaders and experts from the global mobility industry to share technologies and strengthen networking.
Notably, Changhwan Kim, Vice President in charge of Electrification Energy Solutions at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, has become the first Korean to be elected as President of FISITA, beginning his two-year term this month. As FISITA President, Vice President Kim will chair the board of directors and committees of the automotive engineering society. Accordingly, Hyundai Motor Group participated as the sole prime partner at this conference, presenting its vision for future technologies and running exhibition programs.
Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, shared Hyundai Motor Group's vision for future technologies with global mobility industry leaders and engineers during his keynote speech.
He stated, "Hyundai Motor Group is expanding the boundaries of mobility technology not only for transportation but also to create a future where humanity can move more safely and conveniently." He then introduced the current status of technology development in areas such as ▲ HMGMA's manufacturing automation systems ▲ autonomous driving ▲ battery and fuel cell systems ▲ and the HTWO hydrogen refueling stations in the United States.
In the subsequent "Conversation with Hyundai Motor Group" session, President Munoz and other key leaders from the global mobility industry freely discussed the future direction of the industry and strengthened networking. President Munoz commented, "As an engineer myself, it is very meaningful to share Hyundai Motor's journey toward future mobility development with fellow engineers."
Hyundai Motor Group announced its vision for future mobility technology on the 3rd (local time) at the World Mobility Conference 2025 held by the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies (FISITA) in Barcelona, Spain. From the left, Chris Manson, CEO of FISITA; Jose Munoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company; and Changhwan Kim, Vice President in charge of Electrification Energy Solutions at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia, are taking a commemorative photo. Hyundai Motor Company
Starting on the second day of the event, the 4th, researchers from Hyundai Motor Company and Kia will host a special session to introduce Hyundai Motor Group's partnership cases in Europe and unveil mobility technologies developed in collaboration with partner companies. As examples of technological partnerships in Europe, Hyundai Motor Group plans to present ▲ cases of using software and hardware for virtual performance validation ▲ research on securing SDV chassis reliability based on Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) technology ▲ and new bushing technologies for achieving optimal EV ride quality.
In addition, Hyundai Motor Group is operating an exhibition program highlighting its hydrogen mobility technologies. Under the theme "A Firm Belief in Realizing a Hydrogen Society," the exhibition space features the new hydrogen electric vehicle "The All-New NEXO" and the fuel cell system applied to the NEXO.
Vice President Changhwan Kim (FISITA President) stated, "As the mobility industry undergoes a major transformation, FISITA is playing a crucial role in leading the future through global cooperation, innovation, and inclusive leadership," and added, "During my term, I will do my utmost to ensure that technological progress contributes to improving the quality of human life."
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