Important Innovations

  New Giugiaro Hyundai Pony Coup                                                       Source:  Hyundai Iconic 1974 Design Comes Back to Life Legendary automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro is recreating and resurrecting his 1974 iconic Hyundai Pony Coup concept design for Hyundai and for the world of drivers who love retro to see in real-time perfection.  His original design had tremendous consequences.  It inspired the DeLorean DMC 12 and many of Hyundai's most successful models.  South Korean based Hyundai's executive leadership has so much respect for the distinguished, 84-year-old Italian automotive designer that they asked him to recreate his original concept for Hyundai once again.  He is doing it and it is causing a major buzz of excitement in the global automotive world.  The New Pony - What Is It? The new Pony is a true and authentic re-creation of the original 1974 Pony.  It has a combustion engine and is being created with only the available tools that were used in

South Korea's Plana  eVTOLs                                                  Source:  Plana Target:  Intercity Travel South Korean startup Plana is developing a 7-seat hybrid-electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) for intercity, regional commuter flights.  The company, founded by the executive who ran Hyundai's early eVTOL operations, plans to put their flying taxis into service in 2028.  The technology is specifically designed for longer haul, intercity flights such as Boston to New York City.  The vehicle has a 350-mile range on a charge and can travel at speeds up to 217 mph. Thus far, the company has raised nearly $10 million in investment funding.  Tech Specs The design of Plana's flying taxi is unique.  The fuselage is long and thin and flows into an upper main wing. The eVTOL is powered and propelled by 6, five-blade tilting electric propellers.  There also is a canard, which is a small winglike projection attached in front of the main wing to provide

  Plana's eVTOLs For Regional Commuting                                                  Source:  Plana Target:  Intercity Travel South Korean startup Plana is developing a 7-seat hybrid-electric, vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) for intercity, regional commuter flights.  The company, founded by the executive who ran Hyundai's early eVTOL operations, plans to put their flying taxis into service in 2028.  The technology is specifically designed for longer haul, intercity flights such as Boston to New York City.  The vehicle has a 350-mile range on a charge and can travel at speeds up to 217 mph. Thus far, the company has raised nearly $10 million in investment funding.  Tech Specs The design of Plana's flying taxi is unique.  The fuselage is long and thin and flows into an upper main wing. The eVTOL is powered and propelled by 6, five-blade tilting electric propellers.  There also is a canard, which is a small winglike projection attached in front of the main win

  Luxury, Performance & Pricing                                                  Source:  Genesis G80 Loaded with Technologies South Korean based Hyundai's premium luxury brand Genesis is ready to start selling its new luxury electric sedan, the Genesis G80 that's designed to take on luxury electric competitors like Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Lucid.  The EV is elegantly styled and provides impressive performance.  It packs 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque which it serves up to all four wheels.  Thanks to an 87.2 kWh battery, the range on a charge is 282 miles. The EV has an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables super-fast recharging.  And it packs a big punch pricewise.  It is less expensive than the other full-sized, luxury electric sedans on the market today, starting at $79,825. Hyundai and Genesis call the G80 the dawn of a new era of electric mobility that will blaze new trails for the next Genesis EVs to come.  At its essence, the core of the Genesis brand is luxu

  Luxury, Performance & Pricing                                                  Source:  Genesis G80 Loaded with Technologies South Korean based Hyundai's premium luxury brand Genesis is ready to start selling its new luxury electric sedan, the Genesis G80 that's designed to take on luxury electric competitors like Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Lucid.  The EV is elegantly styled and provides impressive performance.  It packs 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque which it serves up to all four wheels.  Thanks to an 87.2 kWh battery, the range on a charge is 282 miles. The EV has an 800-volt electrical architecture that enables super-fast recharging.  And it packs a big punch pricewise.  It is less expensive than the other full-sized, luxury electric sedans on the market today, starting at $79,825. Hyundai and Genesis call the G80 the dawn of a new era of electric mobility that will blaze new trails for the next Genesis EVs to come.  At its essence, the core of the Genesis brand is luxu

  New Powerhouse Kia Electric Hatchback                                                                                          Source:  Kia Debuts at Pebble Beach  Kia just debuted a stunning new electric hatchback at the Monterey/Pebble Beach Car Show. The very hot, electric hatchback, EV6GT, is the fastest consumer car that Kia has created.  The EV is said by automotive experts to be affordable (Kia hasn't revealed the price). The EV6GT is faster and more powerful than some Italian sports cars and the EV6. It can hit 161 mph. In fact, Kia says that in a drag race, it beat a Ferrari Roma and a Lamborghini Huracan Evo.  Tech Specs The electrified performance car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It pumps out 576 hp and 546 lb.-ft of torque.  It is Kia's top high performance electric model.  The 430-kW front and rear motor system is powered by a 77.4-kWh battery.  It also has a new Drift Mode that optimizes the motor, steering, brakes, suspension and more for dynamic

  New Powerhouse Kia Electric Hatchback                                                                                          Source:  Kia Debuts at Pebble Beach  South Korea-based Kia just debuted a stunning new electric hatchback at the Monterey/Pebble Beach Car Show. The very hot, electric hatchback, EV6GT, is the fastest consumer car that Kia has created.  The EV is said by automotive experts to be affordable (Kia hasn't revealed the price). The EV6GT is faster and more powerful than some Italian sports cars and the EV6. It can hit 161 mph. In fact, Kia says that in a drag race, it beat a Ferrari Roma and a Lamborghini Huracan Evo.  Tech Specs The electrified performance car can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. It pumps out 576 hp and 546 lb.-ft of torque.  It is Kia's top high performance electric model.  The 430-kW front and rear motor system is powered by a 77.4-kWh battery.  It also has a new Drift Mode that optimizes the motor, steering, brakes, suspension an

  New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV sportscar combines the long range of hydrogen power with the high performance, efficiency and power of electric vehicles.  The blending of the two power sources provides 670

New Concept Car:  Hyundai N Vision 74                                             Source:  Hyundai Best of Two, Zero Emissions Worlds Hyundai has a spectacular idea that powers its latest concept car, the Hyundai N Vision 74.  The South Korean automotive giant has blended hydrogen and electric power systems in the EV to enable the best of 2, zero emissions worlds.  The new vehicle's power, performance, range and design are nothing short of fabulous.  Hyundai says that it has been working on the high-performance sports car concept for 7 years and is now ready to show the world what it has created.   Unique Automotive Technology Running on liquid hydrogen, the N Vision 74 can be refilled in just 5 minutes.  The 62-kWh battery is capable of 800V fast recharging and provides 372 miles of range per charge.  The EV sportscar combines the long range of hydrogen power with the high performance, efficiency and power of electric vehicles.  The blending of the two power sources provides 670 h

  New eVTOL Flies Like a Butterfly                                         Source:  Hyundai's Supernal New Hydrogen Powered eVTOL South Korea-based automaker Hyundai is developing two, highly innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff & landing) vehicles for inner-city and intra-city commuting.  Hyundai's Advanced Air Mobility division, Supernal, unveiled an electric flying taxi concept that seats 5 at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.  Specifically, they unveiled the very futuristic and elegant passenger cabin.  Supernal is working with Hyundai's top automotive designers and engineers to integrate automotive capabilities into the flying taxi. In terms of flight, it is being designed to mimic the flying capabilities of a butterfly.  Hyundai also disclosed that it is working on a larger, hydrogen powered eVTOL that will roll out two years after the smaller eVTOL. Targeted Plans Hyundai expects the eVTOL, just revealed in the UK, to start operations in th

Hyundai's Two  New eVTOLs                                          Source:  Hyundai's Supernal New Hydrogen Powered eVTOL South Korea-based automaker Hyundai is developing two, highly innovative eVTOL (electric, vertical takeoff & landing) vehicles for inner-city and intra-city commuting.  Hyundai's Advanced Air Mobility division, Supernal, unveiled an electric flying taxi concept that seats 5 at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.  Specifically, they unveiled the very futuristic and elegant passenger cabin.  Supernal is working with Hyundai's top automotive designers and engineers to integrate automotive capabilities into the flying taxi. In terms of flight, it is being designed to mimic the flying capabilities of a butterfly.  Hyundai also disclosed that it is working on a larger, hydrogen powered eVTOL that will roll out two years after the smaller eVTOL. Targeted Plans Hyundai expects the eVTOL, just revealed in the UK, to start operations in the US

  Hyundai's N Vision 74                                                     Source:  Hyundai Best of the Past & Future Sports Cars Combined  Hyundai just unveiled its hydrogen powered N Vision 74 for its "N Day" and it is getting WOW!! reviews. The 74 is a high performance, hydrogen fuel cell powered EV.  For Hyundai the concept is a rolling innovation lab on wheels designed to push the limits of "driving fun" and to determine the viability of sustainable future performance technologies for Hyundai's N brand.  The EV combines the best of the future's energy sources with the best and most stylish retro & future sports car designs.  It's being called an aerodynamic masterpiece. Tech Specs The 74 has grit and power:  670 hp, 664 lb-ft of torque and top speeds of 155 mph.  There are two electric motors in the rear that allow for more precise cornering.  The range on a charge is 373 miles.  The EV's hydrogen fuel tanks can be refilled within 5

  Hyundai's N Vision 74                                                     Source:  Hyundai Best of the Past & Future Sports Cars Combined  South Korea-based Hyundai just unveiled its hydrogen powered N Vision 74 for its "N Day" and it is getting WOW!! reviews. The 74 is a high performance, hydrogen fuel cell powered EV.  For Hyundai the concept is a rolling innovation lab on wheels designed to push the limits of "driving fun" and to determine the viability of sustainable future performance technologies for Hyundai's N brand.  The EV combines the best of the future's energy sources with the best and most stylish retro & future sports car designs.  It's being called an aerodynamic masterpiece. Tech Specs The 74 has grit and power:  670 hp, 664 lb-ft of torque and top speeds of 155 mph.  There are two electric motors in the rear that allow for more precise cornering.  The range on a charge is 373 miles.  The EV's hydrogen fuel tanks can be