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Hyundai Wia announced on the 17th that it will showcase new automotive thermal management systems and drive components at CES 2026, which will be held from the 6th to the 9th of next month (local time) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States. This will be Hyundai Wia's first time participating in the exhibition.
Under the theme "Journey of Connection," Hyundai Wia will organize its exhibition booth to introduce new technologies in thermal management systems, drive components, and robotics, aiming to present the future of the mobility ecosystem.
Hyundai Wia announced on the 17th that it will showcase new automotive thermal management systems and drive components at CES 2026, held from the 6th to the 9th of next month (local time) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States. Exhibition hall view. Hyundai Wia
The company will unveil the next-generation automotive air conditioning system, the "Distributed HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)" for the first time. This system utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to provide air at an optimized temperature for every passenger. The AI analyzes passenger body temperature, external environment, and user data to enable independent climate control for each seat.
To allow visitors to experience future thermal management technologies firsthand, Hyundai Wia will also display a "thermal management experience vehicle." When visitors enter the vehicle, the system recognizes their body temperature, allowing them to experience air conditioning optimized for each individual. The experience vehicle is equipped with a new heating system that uses radiant heat to create a sensation similar to Korea's traditional Ondol floor heating.
The company will also introduce next-generation drive components for automotive steering. The most notable is the world's first "dual constant velocity joint," which connects two constant velocity joints in series to transmit driving force to the wheels, significantly expanding the maximum steering angle.
In addition, Hyundai Wia will unveil the "Active Roll Stabilizer (ARS)," which minimizes vehicle tilting when turning on uneven surfaces. The company has applied the robotics technology "Series-Elastic Actuator (SEA)" to vehicle control for the first time, enabling more precise vehicle control by detecting subtle changes and vibrations in the road surface.
The "Wheel Disconnect System (WDS)," which separates the electric vehicle's drive shaft from the wheels as needed, will also be on display. This component maximizes energy efficiency by reducing unnecessary energy loss during driving, thereby increasing the driving range of electric vehicles.
Hyundai Wia intends to use CES as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation with global customers. The company plans to conduct customized sales activities for global mobility companies, focusing on constant velocity joints, next-generation drive components, and integrated thermal management systems. A separate program will also be held for global talent recruitment. The company has conducted pre-interviews with global talent to assess job suitability and has invited selected candidates to the event.
A Hyundai Wia representative stated, "We will fully showcase Hyundai Wia's next-generation mobility technologies," adding, "All the air conditioning systems and drive components that will be seen in future vehicles can be found at the Hyundai Wia exhibition booth."
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