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Hyundai Motor Company
Annual Report 2005
>>Sublime Drive
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R&D Network
Born From Innovation-
Forged in Steel
The vision of Hyundai Motor Company’s Research and
Development (R&D) network is to create vehicles which
harmonize man and machine, machine and environment.
Striving to maximize customer satisfaction, Hyundai R&D is
developing safer, smarter vehicles while working to develop
and put to practical use environment-friendly technologies
including technologies related to recycling, exhaust emission
reduction, fuel efficiency improvement, and environment-
friendly next-generation vehicles.
Hyundai’s global R&D network is among the most expansive
and innovative in the industry. Overseen by Hyundai & Kia
Corporate R&D Division in Korea, Hyundai has R&D outposts
in Germany, California, Michigan and Japan and Korea,
allowing us to recruit international talent from around the world.
Hyundai plans to invest heavily in next generation green
vehicles and environmental technologies with focus placed on
the development of core technologies for fuel cell and hybrid
cars and mass production of such vehicles, development of
technologies for lowering gas emissions and improving fuel
efficiency, enhancing vehicle recycling as well as investigation
into alternative materials to ferrous metals development of
technologies for lowering air/water pollution during the
manufacturing process and for recycling waste materials
resulting from energy production.
Hyundai & Kia Corporate R&D Division - Namyang, Korea:
Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, Hyundai & Kia Corporate R&D Division encompasses the entire design
process from pre-design studies, prototyping and full-scale aerodynamic testing to crash testing and final test
driving along 70kms of test tracks of varying road conditions.
Mabuk Environmental Technology Center - Mabuk, Korea:
This is one of our latest, yet possibly most important developments in Hyundai R&D. Designed to ensure all
Hyundai vehicles are equipped with world’s best environmental protection technologies. The center houses an
environmental assessment system which surveys the entire product cycle from design to manufacturing, use and
end-of-life vehicle disposal.
Hyundai & Kia Motors California Proving Ground - California City, Mojave Desert, U.S.A:
This state-of-the-art proving ground, stretched over 4,300 acres in the Mohave Desert, is nothing short of spec-
tacular. This proving ground is Hyundai’s main testing site, validating the performance and durability of all
Hyundai parts and vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Hyundai & Kia America Technical Center Inc. - Michigan, U.S.A:
This serves as our core research and development facility in the United States, coordinating closely with our
Irvine Design and Technical Center and California Proving Ground.
Hyundai & Kia California Design & Technical Center - Irvine, California, U.S.A:
The principal role of this exciting facility is to research new concepts and develop vehicle designs which meet the
unique tastes of North American customers. Here auto designers, engineers, model makers and a technical staff
of 200 are developing cutting edge vehicles.
Standing for Hyundai California Design, Hyundai’s HCD concept cars attest to the originality and bold creativity in
residence at this facility.
Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center - Rüsselsheim, Germany:
This multifunctional compound operates to develop the highest quality vehicles catering for the particular tastes
of our European customers. The facility was constructed to meet high European environmental standards and
works in conjunction with our European subsidiary, managing product planning, marketing and sales.
Hyundai Japan R&D Center - Chiba, Japan:
Located on the outskirts of Tokyo this leading facility focuses on developing world first technologies in the most
challenging automotive fields. Operations at this center are in close associiation with our corporate R&D division
in Namyang, Korea.
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1. Hyundai & Kia Corporate R&D Division 2. Mabuk Environmental Technology Center
3. Hyundai & Kia Motors California Proving Ground 4. Hyundai & Kia California Design & Technical Center
5. Hyundai & Kia America Technical Center Inc 6. Hyundai Japan R&D Center
7. Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center
2,000
Hyundai Motor Company
R&D Investments
(Korean won in billions)
1,500
2,500
1,000
500
1,181
1,487
1,922
2003 2004 2005
Hyundai & Kia Corporate R&D Division
California Design & Technical Center
America Technical Center Inc.
Europe Technical Center
Japan R&D Center