Most Popular
-
1
Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
-
2
Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
-
3
[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
![[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'](//res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=644&simg=/content/image/2024/04/24/20240424050844_0.jpg&u=20240424200058)
-
4
Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
-
5
Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
![[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=644&simg=/content/image/2024/04/24/20240424050844_0.jpg&u=20240424200058)
-
6
Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
-
7
SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
-
8
Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
-
9
Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
-
10
SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
현대자동차가 미국에서 판매 중인 ‘투싼’ 수소연료전지차의 판매가 올 연말 60대를 돌파할 전망이다.
현대차 북미법인의 마이크 오브라이언 상품기획담당부사장은 LA오토쇼 현장에서 코리아헤럴드에 “6월 출시 이후 현대의 수소차에 대한 고객들의 관심이 뜨겁다”며 “연말 연휴 전에 60대 판매를 무난하게 달성할 것”이라고 밝혔다.
국내의 경우 지자체 등을 중심으로 올해 40대를 판매할 예정인 것을 감안하면 미국 초기 성적이 괜찮은 편이다.
수소차는 일반 연료자동차와 파워트레인을 공유하기 때문에 차량의 크기나 종류에 영향이 없이 적용이 가능하고 한번 충전에 주행거리도 420킬로미터로 200킬로미터가 채 되지 않는 전기차에 비해 경쟁력이 있다.
미국의 1억원이 넘는 가격도 상대적으로 저렴한 리스 프로그램을 통해 고객들의 관심을 얻고 있다.
오브라이언 부사장은 “문제는 턱없이 부족한 충전시설이다. 출시 초기 충전시설을 고려하지 않고 고객들의 주문문의가 쇄도해 애를 먹기도 했다”고 덧붙였다.
이후 현대차는 온라인으로 설문을 통해 주문 문의를 받고 있고 충전시설 등 생활환경과 적합하다고 판단될 때 판매담당자가 개별적으로 고객들과 접촉하고 있다.
그는 “미국 내 판매가 수소차 대중화의 시험대가 될 것으로 보인다. 고객만족을 위해 만전을 기하고 있다”고 말했다.
(로스 엔젤레스=코리아헤럴드 이지윤 jylee@heraldcorp.com)
현대차 북미법인의 마이크 오브라이언 상품기획담당부사장은 LA오토쇼 현장에서 코리아헤럴드에 “6월 출시 이후 현대의 수소차에 대한 고객들의 관심이 뜨겁다”며 “연말 연휴 전에 60대 판매를 무난하게 달성할 것”이라고 밝혔다.
국내의 경우 지자체 등을 중심으로 올해 40대를 판매할 예정인 것을 감안하면 미국 초기 성적이 괜찮은 편이다.
수소차는 일반 연료자동차와 파워트레인을 공유하기 때문에 차량의 크기나 종류에 영향이 없이 적용이 가능하고 한번 충전에 주행거리도 420킬로미터로 200킬로미터가 채 되지 않는 전기차에 비해 경쟁력이 있다.
미국의 1억원이 넘는 가격도 상대적으로 저렴한 리스 프로그램을 통해 고객들의 관심을 얻고 있다.
오브라이언 부사장은 “문제는 턱없이 부족한 충전시설이다. 출시 초기 충전시설을 고려하지 않고 고객들의 주문문의가 쇄도해 애를 먹기도 했다”고 덧붙였다.
이후 현대차는 온라인으로 설문을 통해 주문 문의를 받고 있고 충전시설 등 생활환경과 적합하다고 판단될 때 판매담당자가 개별적으로 고객들과 접촉하고 있다.
그는 “미국 내 판매가 수소차 대중화의 시험대가 될 것으로 보인다. 고객만족을 위해 만전을 기하고 있다”고 말했다.
(로스 엔젤레스=코리아헤럴드 이지윤 jylee@heraldcorp.com)
<관련 영문 기사>
Hyundai-Kia pushes for green cars at LA show
LOS ANGELES – Before this year’s LA motor show, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors had announced an ambitious plan to become the world‘s No. 2 player in the global eco-friendly car market. To achieve this goal, they pledged to expand their green car lineup from the current seven models to a total of 22 by 2020.
Reflecting this renewed push for green cars, officials at the Hyundai and Kia booths appeared to be working harder to promote their latest zero-emission vehicles to visiting media and industry people.
One example is the hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson that made its U.S. debut in June. The carmaker predicted more than 60 unit sales by the end of this year.
Based virtually on the same powertrain as the gasoline version, the fuel cell Tucson can drive 549 kilometers on a single charge. Water is the only substance that the car emits from its tailpipe.
Its U.S. success is expected to be a real litmus test to gauge whether a fuel cell model could achieve mass-market acceptance.
“Hydrogen has the best potential to replace any vehicle type and any vehicle size, unlike electric vehicles, which are always small due to the battery,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of product and planning of Hyundai Motor America.
In the U.S. where generous incentives are offered for green cars, the fuel cell Tucson leases for $499 per month, including unlimited hydrogen refueling, for a 36-month term, with a $2,999 down payment.
The hefty price tag, along with a lack of hydrogen refueling stations is a challenge, according to O’Brien.
Kia, meanwhile, is pinning high hopes on the Soul EV, the full-electric version of its second-best-selling car, which hit the U.S. market in October.
The key selling point for the Kia EV is its driving range, along with its distinctive “cute styling,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing of Kia Motor America. It can drive 149 kilometers on a single charge – the industry’s second-highest only behind Tesla electric sports cars.
“The higher driving range gives drivers peace of mind, which is very important,” he said.
During the three-day motor show, Hyundai and Kia displayed seven and 40 vehicles, respectively. The new Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle was unveiled there before its official launch early next year in the U.S.
By Lee Ji-yoon (jylee@heraldcorp.com)
Korea Herald correspondent
Hyundai-Kia pushes for green cars at LA show
LOS ANGELES – Before this year’s LA motor show, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors had announced an ambitious plan to become the world‘s No. 2 player in the global eco-friendly car market. To achieve this goal, they pledged to expand their green car lineup from the current seven models to a total of 22 by 2020.
Reflecting this renewed push for green cars, officials at the Hyundai and Kia booths appeared to be working harder to promote their latest zero-emission vehicles to visiting media and industry people.
One example is the hydrogen-powered Hyundai Tucson that made its U.S. debut in June. The carmaker predicted more than 60 unit sales by the end of this year.
Based virtually on the same powertrain as the gasoline version, the fuel cell Tucson can drive 549 kilometers on a single charge. Water is the only substance that the car emits from its tailpipe.
Its U.S. success is expected to be a real litmus test to gauge whether a fuel cell model could achieve mass-market acceptance.
“Hydrogen has the best potential to replace any vehicle type and any vehicle size, unlike electric vehicles, which are always small due to the battery,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president of product and planning of Hyundai Motor America.
In the U.S. where generous incentives are offered for green cars, the fuel cell Tucson leases for $499 per month, including unlimited hydrogen refueling, for a 36-month term, with a $2,999 down payment.
The hefty price tag, along with a lack of hydrogen refueling stations is a challenge, according to O’Brien.
Kia, meanwhile, is pinning high hopes on the Soul EV, the full-electric version of its second-best-selling car, which hit the U.S. market in October.
The key selling point for the Kia EV is its driving range, along with its distinctive “cute styling,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of sales and marketing of Kia Motor America. It can drive 149 kilometers on a single charge – the industry’s second-highest only behind Tesla electric sports cars.
“The higher driving range gives drivers peace of mind, which is very important,” he said.
During the three-day motor show, Hyundai and Kia displayed seven and 40 vehicles, respectively. The new Kia Sorento sport utility vehicle was unveiled there before its official launch early next year in the U.S.
By Lee Ji-yoon (jylee@heraldcorp.com)
Korea Herald correspondent
![[KH Explains] Korean shipbuilding stocks rally: Real growth or bubble?](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=652&simg=/content/image/2024/04/25/20240425050656_0.jpg&u=)
