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SES expands in South Korea to facilitate commercialization of Li-metal batteries

Green Car Congress

Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race.

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EV ‘phobia’ allegedly grips South Korea, leading to price cuts

Teslarati

Electric vehicle (EV) phobia is allegedly gripping customers in South Korea after an electric Mercedes-Benz caught fire. Around 30 vehicles under foreign brands will offer at least a 20% discount. According to Getcha, most of the discounted vehicles, around 73%, are electric vehicles.

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South Korea to talk with automakers about EV fire policies

Teslarati

South Korea’s transport ministry plans to talk with automakers nationwide about potential electric vehicle (EV) policies. South Korea’s environment ministry recently held an emergency meeting to discuss EV fire safety concerns after an electric Mercedez-Benz caught fire in an underground parking garage.

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Hyundai Motor Group to pilot autonomous car-hailing Roboride service in Gangnam District

Green Car Congress

Hyundai Motor Group will pilot a RoboRide car-hailing service in Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea, utilizing IONIQ 5 battery-electric vehicles (BEV) with in-house developed level 4 autonomous driving technology.

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Hyundai to build dedicated EV factory in South Korea

The Driven EV News

Hyundai Motor plans dedicated electric vehicle factory in South Korea - the first it has built in South Korea in almost three decades. The post Hyundai to build dedicated EV factory in South Korea appeared first on The Driven.

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Hyundai to suspend operations at its main factory to bolster electric vehicle production

Electrek

South Korea’s largest automaker, Hyundai Motor , is bolstering EV production despite rumors that the market is slowing. The automaker revealed plans to suspend operations at its main factory in South Korea as it shifts its focus toward EVs.

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Hyundai Ends Kona EV Sales in South Korea

The Truth About Cars

Hyundai Motor Company will end sales of its best-selling electric vehicle, the Kona EV, after a series of fires and faulty braking systems prompted mass recalls in South Korea. The post Hyundai Ends Kona EV Sales in South Korea appeared first on The Truth About Cars. The […].