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Hyundai celebrates Earth Day with K-pop legends BTS

Hyundai Motor Company is commemorating Earth Day with a new film as a part of its Global Hydrogen Campaign with the global K-pop band BTS.

The new film features numerous sceneries with BTS members each of which highlights a beautiful element of the great nature that we must treasure – such are “emerald ocean”, “pure-white”, “sky”, “sun-kissed”, “crystalline raindrops”, “starlit”, and “woody fresh”. Hyundai’s flagship fuel cell electric vehicle NEXO appears at the end of the video, presenting the brand’s vision of hydrogen energy as the positive and clean energy for a brighter and cleaner future.

The film reaffirms Hyundai’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable future while serving as a reminder to keep our planet clean and not take for granted all the remarkable gifts of nature. There are two versions – a 60- and a 120-second one. Each one has premiered on brand’s official YouTube channel on April 22 in order to honor Earth Day and will air as TV commercials on major networks around the world over the next few weeks.

BTS has been promoting sustainable mobility as the Global Brand Ambassador for Hyundai Motor under the slogan #BecauseofYou and has aided Hyundai spread its messages not only with millennials but also to a wider audience in general.

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Earth Day is observed on April 22 every year with numerous events taking place around the world in support of the environment which also includes shutting down lights in major cities. Last year, in 2019, Hyundai Motor worked with the Seoul Metropolitan Library during the city’s lights off event.

Source: Hyundai

April 22, 2020
Hyundai NEXO earns the prestigious TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS from IIHS

2019 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV has earned TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for vehicles built after June 2019. New NEXO, which is available only in California at the moment, is the first hydrogen fuel cell car that IIHS has ever tested. A machine like this one is also the first to be included in the IIHS routine test schedule.

In order to qualify for a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. Furthermore, it is mandatory for the car to score an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good headlight rating. NEXO has managed to score good ratings in all six crashworthiness tests.

NEXO has managed to avoid collisions in 12mph and 25mph track tests, thanks to its Forward Collision Warning System, which meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration criteria. Additionally, NEXO comes with standard high-beam assist that automatically switches between high beams and low beams, depending on the presence of other vehicles.

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Recently Hyundai has scored numerous achievements via the brand’s latest technologies and new models, which demonstrate the team’s determination to evolve, grow and improve.

August 12, 2019
Hyundai team is awarded with prestigious awards. Check them out!

Hyundai earns two out of ten coveted spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition for the new 2019 NEXO FCEV and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. The recognition has highlighted vehicles’ powertrains, the sophisticated fuel-efficient system and of course, the performance rates.

As you might well know, NEXO remains brand’s flagship model and the latest edition surely deserves some attention – with estimated driving range of 380 miles, the machine not only offers some incredible EPA-estimated emissions, but also showcases how the future of automobiles should look.

What was also taken under consideration is NEXO’s refueling time, achieved in as little as five minutes, which allows customers to live a life as close as to a gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. NEXO hydrogen storage uses three separate hydrogen tanks in the rear of the vehicle that allow some neat overall performance – 161hp and 291lb-ft of torque! On the other hand, Kona Electric was recognized for its efficient and agile 201hp and 291lb-ft engine that works in perfect harmony with the high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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And as it comes to the event itself, WardsAuto 10 Best Engines seeks and honors the most advanced and refined systems in the world – at this year’s event there were 34 entries that competed for recognition and awards. Since its beginning in 1995, the event has honored Hyundai team ten times: the Tau V-8 was in 2009 (4.6-liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) and 2011 (5.0-liter); the Gamma I-4 in 2012; the hydrogen fuel cell powertrain in 2015; the Nu (2.0-liter plug-in Hybrid) in 2016; the four-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC (1.4-liter); and the (3.3-liter) in 2018.

Source: Hyundai

December 17, 2018
Hyudai wins a prestigious prize at the Red Dot Award show

Hyundai Motor has earned two prestigious awards at this year’s Red Dot Design Awards show. As you might know, this is one of the most renowned design and innovation prizes that a car manufacturer can take home. And given that Hyundai team has done a lot in contribution to the world of motorsport, it is no wonder that the recognition is at hand.

In order to deserve such an award, competitors should present a product with exceptional functionality, durability, level of innovation and overall quality. And guess what? NEXO, Hyundai’s second-gen fuel cell electric vehicle has managed to catch examiners’ attention and eventually has won the prestigious achievement. Furthermore, this hydrogen-powered SUV combines all the things that we love about the SUVs with the tons of advantages of the fuel cell technology.

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And as it seems, design seems to play a major role in the event. And it is one of the main reason for customers to switch to Hyundai. In fact, this is the five consecutive year in which the well-known manufacturer marks incredible evolution in terms of looks and design features. This Red Dot Design Award follows some of the most prestigious awards that were given to Hyundai back in 2017, 2015 and 2014.

April 10, 2018