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Hyundai's new next-level noise canceling technology to debut on new Genesis model

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Nov 12, 2019, 7:30 pm

Hyundai is employing new noise cancelling technology in an upcoming Genesis model.

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

Noise cancelling technology has been around for a while and is employed by nearly every automaker. Whether it's dense foam insulation, thick carpets, technological innovations, or recommending a certain tire compound, there are many ways automakers work to keep road and engine noise from permeating the cabin.

Hyundai is taking those traditional methods of sound-blocking even further with the world's first Road Noise Active Noise Control (RANC) system, which the company says "dramatically reduces" cabin noise.

RANC is the next step in active noise control technology and works by emitting sound waves that have been inverted to incoming noise. Think of it like two magnets repelling each other.

Previously, active noise control technology only allowed predicted noises to be able to be muted.

"RANC is a remarkable technology which takes existing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) technology to the next level," said Gangdeok Lee, a Research Fellow of NVH Research Lab, "We will continue to take the leading position of NVH highest level of quietness to customers."

Hyundai Genesis noise cancelling RANC Hyundai has developed new noise cancelling technology that uses sound waves to repel incoming sound waves.Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

The new RANC technology, which took six years to develop, analyzes road noise in real time, using an acceleration sensor, and calculates the vibration from the road to the car. A computer analyzes the results and the system optimizes the signal in less than 0.002 seconds, adjusting accordingly.

RANC is able to calculate the sound independently for the driver, passenger, and rear seats.

Hyundai testing revealed that RANC is able to reduce in-cabin noise by 3dB, roughly half of what is currently experienced in Hyundai vehicles.

This technology has further reaching implications. Because Hyundai will not have to rely on heavy, dense foams and carpet to help with cabin noise, they are able to lessen the amount of or remove those elements from vehicles, allowing for more passenger space and less weight. In turn, this could make vehicles more fuel efficient.

The system will be mass produced by Harman.

Hyundai Motor Group has completed domestic and American patent applications for the location of sensors and signal selection method, the core technology of RANC.

The technology will begin to be applied to an upcoming Genesis model.

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Electric Vehicles

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers tantalizing charging times

The 2022 IONIQ 5 will feature futuristic styling.

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 was announced earlier this year, but today we learned quite a bit more about the new EV, including that it will sport some impressive charging figures. As the automaker's first dedicated electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 rollout is an important one, and will take place in stages across late 2021 and early 2022.

Hyundai will offer the Ioniq 5 with two different electric motor options. The base configuration includes a single motor that produces 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, and is paired with two-wheel drive. This configuration will be capable of up to 300 miles of range per charge. The upgraded model will come with a dual-motor system and all-wheel drive. It derives a total of 320 horsepower from its motors and can reach 60 mph from a standstill in five seconds. The speedier Ioniq 5's range will reach up to 244 miles on a charge.

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 The IONIQ 5 is Hyundai's first dedicated EV.Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America

The Ioniq 5's most impressive specs, however, are in its charging speeds. The vehicle supports 800-volt charging and can run 400-volt charging without the need for additional adapters or hardware. Hyundai says it's the first patented technology that uses the motor and inverter to boost 400 volts to 800 volts, which will equate to blazing charging speeds. The Ioniq 5 can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 18 minutes, and can regain up to 68 miles of range with just a five minute charge using a 350-kW fast charger. The car can fully recharge in 6 hours and 43 minutes using Level 2 charging.

To provide juice for that fast charging, Hyundai is working with Electrify America to provide over 600 charging stations to owners of the Ioniq 5. Hyundai will also give buyers free charging across the Electrify America network with unlimited 30-minute sessions for two years following the date of purchase.

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 The vehicle can provide power for other electric devices.Photo courtesy of Hyundai

EVs are increasingly offering the ability to provide power for other things, which is a trick that the Ioniq 5 will be able to pull off. Hyundai says that it will have the ability to recharge any electric device, including scooters, bicycles, or camping equipment, and notes that it will even be able to provide power to another EV. The function is called V2L, or vehicle-to-load, and provides up to 1.9 kW power using a standard 120-volt outlet. The Ioniq 5's charging port provides power through an available accessory adaptor.

The Ioniq 5 will start hitting dealers' lots this fall, but availability will vary depending on where you live. Buyers in states that are California EV-compliant will get the vehicle first, with others to follow at some point in 2022.

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Two 12-inch displays grace the IONIQ 5's dash.Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor America

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Business

Hyundai Motor Group details how it will spend $7.4 billion in the U.S. by 2025

Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its technology investment footprint.

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Spending $7.4 billion is no small task. A new release from the Korean automaker details just how the company is going to spend the money by 2025. Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) includes the Kia, Hyundai, Ioniq, and Genesis brands.

HMG intends to make the spend to "enhance overall product competitiveness" in the area of future mobility technologies including electrification and hydrogen. Hyundai and Kia will invest in growing its electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing footprint to scale and production and satisfy U.S. market demands. Market conditions and U.S. government EV police will dictate what next steps are taken.

Hyundai Motor will offer a suite of American-made electric vehicles to U.S. consumers starting next year. This includes the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Additional Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, and Ioniq models are in the works with debuts coming in the near future.

"One key element of Kia's transformation is transitioning from internal combustion engine to electrification. With our strategic investment in the United States to produce EV models, we are making huge strides to lead the EV market but also increase our contribution to the economies where we do business," said Sean Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America.

HMG also intends to expand the U.S. hydrogen ecosystem in collaboration with local private and public partners. There are numerous governmental and filling station hurdles that must be overcome before widespread hydrogen sees usage in the U.S. HMG is committed to the natural fuel, which is used to power electric motors in fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

HMG is committed to working with the government and other business partners to expand the U.S. hydrogen energy ecosystem. New business opportunities are likely to emerge from that. Hyundai Motor Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy in February 2020 to cooperate in hydrogen fuel cell technology innovation and global expansion.

Later this year, Hyundai will demonstrate its fuel cell electric trucks ahead of their commercialization. Hyundai previously made an agreement with Cummins Inc., an U.S. based company which specializes in advanced powertrains, to accelerate deployment of fuel cell electric systems in the U.S. market.

Additionally, HMG will invest in Urban Air Mobility (UAM), robotics, and autonomous technologies. The company, along with SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to a deal that would have HMG gain a controlling interest in Boston Dynamics, a robotics company perhaps best known for making dog-like robots that monitor Singapore's parks and help Ford map out its factories.

HMG will launch a subsidiary in Washington D.C. to spearhead the Group's UAM businesses and work to create an ecosystem that supports what HMG is calling a "revolution of the mobility experience".

HMG and Aptiv, a U.S. mobility technology firm has created Motional, a joint venture aimed at commercializing driverless cars. The new company has already obtained the industry's first driverless license in the state of Nevada and plans to commercialize robotaxi service in 2023 along with its partner Lyft. Motional has started testing the new Ioniq 5 equipped with advanced autonomous driving technology on public roads.

"I am excited to make this announcement on behalf of the Hyundai Motor Group. This investment demonstrates our deep commitment to the U.S. market, our dealers and customers. Hyundai will lead the future of mobility in the United States and around the world. Our efforts are proof positive that Hyundai will continue to pursue excellence in our current and future product line-up," said José Muñoz, Hyundai Motor Company's Global Chief Operating Officer and President and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America.

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