Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics
Hyundai Australia issues safety recall for owners of Kona electric vehicles built between January 31 2018 and March 2 2020.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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Don’t park in the garage: Hyundai Australia warns Kona Electric owner of fire risk
Update: Hyundai Australia informs Kona owner “not to park near flammable structures, for example not in a garage”, and then says information sent in error.
Hyundai issues Kona EV recall in US and South Korea to investigate fire risk
Kona EV recalls issued in South Korea and US – but not yet in Australia – to investigate the possible cause of a spate of battery fires.
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Hyundai unveils prototype for an electrified RM20e sports car, saying its instantaneous torque will match the most powerful internal combustion engine version.
Hyundai imagines future of electric mobility with Ioniq cabin concept
Hyundai releases image showing vision of future of electric mobility under its all-electric "Ioniq" series, that would include personal care, entertainment and cleaning utilities.
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August EV sales data shows Tesla is still dominating the Australian EV market, while consumers show a distinct preference for hybrids.
Hyundai reaps rewards of electrification strategy, while other ICE players languish
Hyundai Motors is the only major legacy auto maker to deliver a positive stock return so far in 2020, prompting S&P Global to give thumbs up to its electrification strategy.
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A potential electric car buyer is first rebuffed, then talked down, by two separate dealerships, highlighting the need for more dealer support in selling electric vehicles.