Hyundai Motors Holds Truck & Bus Mega Fair in Korea Industry News

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Channel: Auto Focus · 2017 · Autos & Vehicles

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Hyundai Motor brought select members of the motoring media to Korea to witness the demonstration of the brand’s vision for future commercial vehicle technologies at the inaugural “Hyundai Truck & Bus Mega Fair”.
FE PEREZ-AGUDO
President and CEO
Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc.
“We welcome everyone to this mega trucks and bus fair here Seoul, Korea and I am so happy that I with all these wonderful media. Seeing the great strides that Hyundai has done for trucks and busses. The trucks and busses in the Philippines is a growing market. Even if only represents 10% of the total volume, you can see, I would say, a constant growth of that market. And in due time, you cannot escape that the trucks and busses will be the next mobility solution to the traffic and congestion that we are experiencing. This is the only alternative solution that is available to us so that we can have more efficient road management and traffic management. And the more public transportation there are, the more viable public transportation that are safer, that are more durable, and I would say that could not only bring you from one point to the other but could safely in comfort bring me from one point to the other, and it is more available then I think that people will go for public transportation.”
With a full line-up of current and upcoming commercial vehicles during the four-day event, Hyundai Motor revealed its vision for pioneering eco-friendly commercial vehicle technology with a new strategic roadmap. According to Hyundai Motor, the aim is to increase the fuel efficiency of its commercial vehicles by up to 30% by 2020 compared to 2015.
In a released statement, Hyundai Motor also highlights that it targets enhancement of its intelligent safety technologies. With this, the auto brand has equipped its large trucks and buses with safety features, such as Autonomous Emergency Breaking and Smart Cruise Control.
Another highlight of the event is the introduction of the Elec City, Hyundai Motor’s first mass-produced electric bus that showcases the brand’s technological achievements. According to Hyundai Motor, Elec City provides a glimpse into the future of public transportation, as it boasts best-in-class driving range.
Hyundai Motor says that their commercial vehicle commitments reach around 130 countries and the company aims to sell more than 105,000 commercial vehicles globally this year.
Another part of the trip is the visit of the motoring media to the JeonjuHanok Village where over 800 Korean traditional houses called 'Hanok' are found. The village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of its traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it.

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