Hyundai Motor Group supports the G80 EV, etc. to the Busan Expo inspection team |

[데일리한국 안효문 기자] Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 28th that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the ‘Busan 2030 World Expo Bid Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Bid Committee)’ at Tower D in Gwanghwamun, Seoul.

With this agreement, Hyundai Motor Group will support a total of 12 vehicles, including 8 Genesis G80 electric models (G80 Electric) and 4 Universes (limousine buses, etc.), as vehicles for use when traveling in Korea in during the visit of the bid committee’s due diligence team.

In addition, Hyundai Motor Group decided to actively cooperate to attract Busan through attraction activities using group infrastructure, etc., not only during the BIE due diligence period but also until the end of November when the location of World Expo 2030 is decided.

The decision to support the G80 electrification model for the movement of the BIE inspection team is a dimension to emphasize the theme of the Busan World Expo and the point of differentiation compared to competing countries. Hyundai Motor Group explained that Busan World Expo has considered the fact that it claims to be a ‘carbon-neutral expo through the application of environmentally friendly technology’ as a factor that differentiates it from its rival cities.

To this end, it plans to use electric vehicles and hydrogen-powered vehicles as mobile vehicles at the Busan World Expo, operate the expo with environmentally friendly energy, and create a carbon-neutral sea garden.

By supporting the G80 electrification model, Hyundai Motor Group emphasized the main and sub-titles of the Busan World Expo, which pursues sustainable life with nature and technology for mankind, to the inspection team, while the inspection team experienced industry competitiveness Korea’s advanced eco-friendly mobility. in advance It is expected that the exhibition will be an opportunity to reach a consensus on the ‘Carbon Neutral Exhibition’.

The G80 electric model is Hyundai Motor Group’s first high-end large-scale electrified sedan. At the end of last year, it received the highest grade of ‘Top Safety Pick+ (hereafter referred to as TSP+)’ in the crash evaluation carried out by the company. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) It’s a proven safe car.

In addition to the electrified G80 model, Hyundai Motor Group plans to provide four ‘universes’, including two 28-seat limousine buses and two 45-seat regular buses, so that due diligence team members and employees can communicate such as consultations while on the move .

An official from Hyundai Motor Group said, “It will be a good opportunity for the due diligence team to test Hyundai Motor Group’s carbon-neutral electric vehicle, which goes beyond just supporting movement, to commiserate with the suitability of hosting the World Expo in Busan. and Korea.” We hope it will help produce positive due diligence results as much as possible given the movement and convenience of the inspection team’s work by providing a luxury sedan bus and a large limousine.”