Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz Reinforces Hyundai's Journey as a Mobility Leader at FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025

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Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) showcased its future mobility vision at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025 in Barcelona. President and CEO José Muñoz delivered the Principal Speech highlighting Hyundai's mobility leadership journey. The conference marked a historic moment as ChangHwan Kim, EVP and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions, became the first Korean FISITA President, serving until May 2027. The company exhibited the all-new NEXO and enhanced fuel cell system, demonstrating its hydrogen mobility technology leadership. The event features technical sessions focusing on software, hardware, and EV technologies. As Prime Partner, Hyundai presented research on driving simulators, EV bushing technologies, and chassis reliability in software-defined vehicles, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mobility innovation.

• Hyundai Motor Group showcases its future mobility vision and technology innovations at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025 in Barcelona, Spain
• Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz delivered the Principal Speech, underscoring Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader
• ChangHwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, began his term as the first Korean FISITA President
• The all-new NEXO and the enhanced fuel cell system are exhibited during the conference, highlighting the Group's cutting-edge hydrogen mobility technology

SEOUL, South Korea and BARCELONA, Spain, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) reaffirms its vision for the future of mobility and its leadership in technological innovation at the La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Ingénieurs des Techniques de l'Automobile (FISITA) World Mobility Conference (WMC) 2025, held from June 3 to 5 at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain.

FISITA, the world's largest association of academic institutions in the automotive field, unites engineering societies from 36 countries and has cultivated a global network of approximately 210,000 automotive researchers since its establishment in 1948. Its biennial conference, FISITA WMC, convenes around 2,000 distinguished executives and engineers from the mobility industry.

As Prime Partner of FISITA WMC, the Group underscores its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mobility by delivering a networking program, technical sessions, paper presentations, and an exhibition. Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz set the tone for the conference with his Principal Speech, engaging with industry leaders and engineers under the theme of Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader.

"As an engineer myself, it was a real pleasure to share Hyundai's mobility journey and engage with participants at the FISITA World Mobility Conference. Under the leadership of Hyundai's Executive Chair, we are pushing the technological boundaries of what's currently possible to improve how people and goods will move more safely, sustainably and conveniently. Thank you to the organizers and congratulations to my colleague ChangHwan Kim for being named as the first Korean president of FISITA."

ChangHwan Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit at Hyundai Motor Group, who was inducted as president of FISITA at the conference, will guide the organization throughout his tenure until May 2027, overseeing the Executive Board and Committees.

The Group will also host a special technical session from June 4 to 5, highlighting its latest advancements and collaborative research with European partners. Key topics include methodologies and case studies on the use of software and hardware, such as driving simulators for virtual performance verification, new bushing technologies to enhance ride comfort and performance in EVs and research on ensuring chassis reliability in software-defined vehicles using prognostics and health management technologies.

Under the theme 'Clearly Committed, FCEV Technology,' the all-new NEXO and the enhanced fuel cell system will be exhibited, reiterating Hyundai Motor Group's leadership in hydrogen mobility and showcasing its dedication to driving innovation as a smart solutions provider across the full mobility ecosystem.

By sharing its vision and technological capabilities throughout the conference, Hyundai Motor Group aims to foster global academic collaboration in mobility research while solidifying its role as a catalyst for innovation in the automotive industry, all in line with its vision of 'Progress for Humanity.'

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service.

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FAQ

What role does Hyundai Motor (HYMTF) play at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025?

Hyundai serves as Prime Partner of FISITA WMC 2025, delivering networking programs, technical sessions, paper presentations, and an exhibition featuring the new NEXO and fuel cell technology.

Who is ChangHwan Kim and what is his new role at FISITA?

ChangHwan Kim is Hyundai's Executive Vice President and Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit, who became the first Korean president of FISITA, serving until May 2027.

What technologies is Hyundai showcasing at FISITA WMC 2025?

Hyundai is showcasing the all-new NEXO, enhanced fuel cell system, driving simulators for virtual performance verification, new EV bushing technologies, and chassis reliability solutions for software-defined vehicles.

What is FISITA and how significant is it in the automotive industry?

FISITA is the world's largest association of automotive academic institutions, uniting engineering societies from 36 countries with a network of approximately 210,000 automotive researchers since 1948.

What was José Muñoz's role at the FISITA World Mobility Conference 2025?

Hyundai Motor Company President and CEO José Muñoz delivered the Principal Speech at the conference, discussing Hyundai's journey as a mobility leader.