Lee Min-hyung joined The Korea Times in 2014 and has worked as a journalist mainly in Korea’s finance, tech and automotive industry. He specializes in content creation, breaking news and in-depth analysis currently on transportation and mobility. You can reach him via mhlee@koreatimes.co.kr.
Hyundai Mobis showcases core mobility tech for global clients
An overview of Hyundai Mobis' winter testing ground in Arjeplog, Sweden / Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis
By Lee Min-hyung
Hyundai Mobis is hosting a technology showcase at its winter testing ground in Sweden to demonstrate its key automotive components to European and North American clients, the auto parts maker said Wednesday.
About 100 representatives from global carmakers have been visiting the venue to discuss potential supply contracts with the Korean company. The showcase will continue until Sunday.
Hyundai Mobis is showcasing new products, such as braking and steering systems, by integrating them into demo vehicles. The company said the latest showcase will help the firm accelerate its supply and development of specialized core auto components tailored to each customer.
Global customers have dispatched a large number of representatives, including engineers and purchasing managers. In particular, European customers showed significant interest in the firm’s next-generation integrated braking system, which is scheduled for mass production later this year, according to Hyundai Mobis.
The firm’s Swedish winter testing ground in Arjeplog, a small town in the country, spans approximately 1.7 million square meters and features 14 tracks designed to simulate snow-covered and icy road conditions. The facility is also equipped with a workshop facility, enabling real-time adjustments based on customer feedback.
Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 electric SUV is tested at a winter testing ground in Arjeplog, Sweden, in this undated file photo. Courtesy of Hyundai Mobis
Many European automakers operate winter testing grounds in the same area, but only a limited number of auto parts makers have established such facilities there.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hyundai Mobis operating its winter testing ground in Sweden. The company aims to demonstrate its rigorous quality verification system to global customers. These efforts are yielding results, as Hyundai Mobis is securing a growing number of partnerships with automakers for the predevelopment of core automotive components ahead of new vehicle launches.
“We have transported more than 80 vehicles to Sweden for approximately 60 testing projects,” a Hyundai Mobis official said. “Our testing focuses on assessing the performance of auto components in extreme cold conditions as well as the detection accuracy of autonomous driving sensors.”