The three-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Environment at COEX convention center, brought together major industry stakeholders, including the Korea Battery Industry Association and the Korea Automotive Environmental Association.
Ahn Se-chang, director general of the Climate Change Policy Bureau at the environment ministry, delivered opening remarks to a crowd of executives and policymakers. Attendees included Shin Seung-kyu, executive vice president of Hyundai Motor Group, and Glen Schmidt, vice president for government and external affairs at BMW Korea.
Now in its eighth year, the exhibition is the largest in its history, according to organizers. Crowds flooded the venue on opening day, drawn by hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations and test-driving opportunities. A popular highlight was the EV camping display, showcasing vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology that allows EVs to power outdoor equipment and appliances.
Among the headliners was Hyundai’s newly redesigned Nexo, the company’s hydrogen-powered SUV originally launched in 2018.
The updated model boasts a projected driving range of more than 700 kilometers on a single hydrogen refill — completed in under five minutes — and will feature a panoramic curved display dashboard. The vehicle is set for release next month, according to Hyundai officials present at the show.
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