Hyundai says that there is still work to be done where its combustion engines are concerned, in light of the reorganization at its main powertrain development center which happened in the closing weeks of 2021.
Hyundai will still be developing combustion powertrains as part of its global lineup
“Hyundai Motor group can confirm that it is not halting the development of its engines following recent media speculation,” Hyundai Motor America Senior Group Manager Michael Stewart said in a statement over e-mail. “The Group is dedicated to providing a strong portfolio of powertrains to global customers, which includes a combination of highly efficient engines and zero emissions electric motors.”
The announcement follows a December report by Business Korea that the Namyang Technology Research Center, a key unit of the South Korean automaker’s operations has been shut down. Staffed by 12,000 personnel, the facility will shift its focus to develop powertrains for electric vehicles (EVs), having worked on in-house engines for Hyundai since 1983.
A new battery development center was also established for this purpose, where researchers are working to source raw battery and chip components for upcoming EV models. Hyundai also reportedly merged its project management and product development teams into one division to streamline EV development, from design to mass production.
The company has a 2035 deadline to meet in offering all-electric models in Europe
“The immediate task is to develop innovative vehicles that can dominate the future market,” according to new Hyundai R&D chief Park Chung-kook. “This reorganization will be an important starting point for change ahead in the new year.”
With Hyundai clarifying that its work on combustion engines will continue, that gives it enough time to further refine the traditional powertrain in terms of efficiency and emissions. The company has set a 2035 deadline to present an all-electric lineup in Europe, expected to be the first region in the world where both diesel and gasoline engines will be phased out.
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In the local market, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., under the leadership of Lee Dong-Wook now sells Hyundai models locally as of 2022.
The brand’s lineup consists of the new crossovers which includes the Tucson, Santa Fe, and Creta. Under the MPV category, the Korean marque then has the new Staria model. The most affordable model in the local Hyundai lineup is the Creta's GL variant, which is priced at Php 998,000. The most expensive meanwhile is the Santa Fe, which retails at Php 2,420,000.
Of note, Philkotse makes sure to update its Hyundai car price list as needed. It also provides an up-to-date list of car promos for the said brand, as well as a list of Hyundai dealerships around the country.
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