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settembre 13, 2023 - Hyundai
Hyundai Opens World-Class Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Michigan
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- Hyundai Invests More Than $51 Million for New #safety Laboratory Site
- First OEM #safety Laboratory Devoted to Field Safety
- New #safety Laboratory Real-World Vehicle Testing Begins
SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Sept. 12, 2023 – #hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) and #hyundai America Technical Center, Inc., (HATCI) today celebrated the opening of their $51.4 million #safety Test and Investigation Laboratory (STIL) at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Superior Township, Mich. The ceremony highlighted the capabilities and uniqueness of the new world-class #safety laboratory that will help enhance the #safety of #hyundai vehicles. The STIL is supported by 160 employees and is planned to be operational by mid-October.
“It is a proud day for #hyundai Motor North America, with the opening of a world-class #safety laboratory in the U.S.,” said José Muñoz, president and CEO, #hyundai and Genesis Motor North America. “Hyundai recognized the importance of expanding its hands-on field #safety evaluation and investigation processes to help ensure the #safety of our customers. We strive to be a leader in #automotive #safety.”
“Hyundai’s new #safety Test and Investigation Laboratory in Superior Township marks a significant investment in lowering traffic fatalities, increasing vehicle #safety, and making communities around #michigan and the United States safer,” said State of #michigan Representative Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor). “Michigan has been and will continue to be a leader in automobile technology as we transition to clean-energy electric vehicles.”
The new #safety facility is a first of its kind by an OEM in North America that is dedicated to field #safety. The facility includes a field crash investigation lab, high voltage battery lab, forensics lab, 400m track and a Vehicle Dynamics Area skid pad. The investment is focused on enhancing Hyundai’s #safety commitment by helping with new technology development, identifying, and replicating vehicle field issues, expediting investigations, and conducting regulatory #safety testing. IBI Group and BCCG were responsible for the architectural design and construction of the building.
“The STIL differentiates itself from other #automotive OEM laboratories through its dedicated purpose of investigating real-world crashes and field issues, typically done by outside vendors,” said Brian Latouf, global chief #safety officer, #hyundai Motor Company. “Having such a capable and expansive #safety and investigations laboratory in-house, will allow #hyundai to take a more proactive approach in determining #safety issues and trends early-on. The #hyundai North American #safety Office is very excited to be an important contributor to our company’s future success through tackling quality, crashworthiness, and crash avoidance scenarios to protect customers and enhance our world-class #safety organization.”
Per David Harkey, president, Insurance Institute for Highway #safety (IIHS), “Like the impressive number of #hyundai Motor Group’s TOP #safety PICKs, the opening of this facility demonstrates the company’s deep commitment to creating a safe transportation system and the vision of a world where mobility does not come at the expense of people’s lives.”
The grand opening event was attended by State of #michigan Representative Jason Morgan, José Muñoz, president and global chief operating officer, #hyundai Motor Company and president and chief executive officer, #hyundai and Genesis Motor North America,Yong Wha Kim, president, CTO, #hyundai Motor Group, Brian Latouf, global chief #safety officer, #hyundai Motor Company, Jonathan Smith, senior chief deputy director Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Susan Proctor, Strategic Initiatives Director, #michigan Economic Development Corporation, John Robb, president, #hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), Zach Hayward, District Director, Mitchel Nelson, Mid-Michigan Regional Director, and Dr. David Harkey, president of the Insurance Institute for Highway #safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute, a non-profit #safety organization known for setting industry crashworthiness ratings.
“We applaud Hyundai’s remarkable investment in the new #safety Test and Investigation Laboratory, setting new standards in #automotive #safety,” said Jonathan Smith, senior chief deputy director, #michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. “This facility isn’t just a testament to Hyundai’s commitment to protecting consumers, but an important step toward safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility solutions – all happening right here in #michigan.”
The STIL was developed in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic and #safety Administration (NHTSA) based on a 2020 Consent Order which required an investment in a #safety facility of $25 million. #hyundai recognized the benefits in having a best-in-class crash facility dedicated to #safety and investigations. #hyundai doubled its investment which exceeds more than $51 million.
Hyundai also reminds drivers and passengers to always wear #safety belts, use appropriate child seats and focus on the drive.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
As one of #hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) six centers focused on research and development (R&D), #hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, #michigan. HATCI is HMG’s design, technology, and engineering division for North America. As HMG has solidified its position as one of the top five global OEMs, HATCI has grown to include a strong network of engineering disciplines and increased business-focused activities to support North America’s Voice of the Customer. For more information, visit http://www.hatci.com/.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America focuses on ‘Progress for Humanity’ and smart mobility solutions. #hyundai offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles. Our 830 dealers sold more than 724,000 vehicles in the U.S. in 2022, and nearly half were built at #hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.
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