Hyundai Motor's 'Electric SUV' debuts in the U.S.First Foreign CEO Munoz "Prepared for Regulatory Response"

First Foreign CEO Munoz "Ready to Respond to All Regulations"
Hyundai Motor unveils its first large electric SUV...Up to 532km of driving
World carmaker launches EV model despite slowing sales
Uncertainty in Trump's plan to 'abolish subsidies for electric vehicles' ↑

[Anchor]
Hyundai Motor unveiled a new electric vehicle in the U.S. amid the Trump administration's second-term announcement of the abolition of subsidies for electric vehicles.

Attention is focusing on whether he can jump over Trump's reef, and President-designate Jose Muñoz showed confidence.

Reporter Choi Ah-young reports from LA.

[Reporter]
Hyundai Motor's Ionic 9 has been unveiled at its famous Beverly Hills mansion in LA, the United States.

It is a large electric SUV that can run more than 500km on a single charge.The

'Ionic 9' is Hyundai Motor's first electric car since former President Trump was elected.

It will be produced at a local plant in the United States as a model aimed at U.S. consumers who prefer large cars.

Hyundai Motor has also entered the 'LA Auto Show' with its new electric car.

Despite a temporary slowdown in sales, each of the world's automakers has demonstrated an irresistible trend by introducing electric vehicles.

In the U.S. electric vehicle market this year, Hyundai Motor and Kia have sold more than 100,000 units for the first time ever.

In particular, the Ioniq 9 is eligible for electric vehicle subsidies in the United States.

However, market uncertainty has grown further over the possibility that the second Trump administration could abolish subsidies for electric vehicles.

This is also the background of Hyundai Motor's appointment of a foreign CEO called "American Tong" for the first time since its foundation.

President-designate Jose Muñoz, in public, expressed confidence, saying he was ready to respond to all regulations.

[Hose Munoz / Hyundai Motor President-designate: Highest U.S. retail sales for the fourth consecutive year, driven by a 37% increase in hybrid sales and 26% increase in electric vehicles.]

L.A. is the city with the highest demand for electric vehicles in the United States.

Attention is focusing on whether Hyundai Motor's electric car will be able to go beyond Trump's bad news.

I'm YTN's Choi Ah Young in LA.



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