59 May 2023 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoring news Genesis recently unveiled the GV80 Coupe Concept at an exclusive event at Genesis House New York. Inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept unveiled in New York last year, the GV80 Coupe Concept combines the practicality of a lifestyle-oriented SUV with the dynamism of a sports car. The GV80 Coupe Concept’s front fascia sports the Double G-Matrix Patterned Crest Grille surrounded by the quad lights, which have evolved from multi-lens array technology to seamless light performance. Cooling is optimised by four slots within the bumper that reduce shadowed thermal flow. Genesis’ rear-wheel-drive platform provides the basis for the GV80 Coupe Concept’s long bonnet and generous dash-to-axle proportions. The front fender wears the ‘Designed by Genesis’ plaque that highlights the exclusive character of Genesis models while the five-spoke forged aluminum wheels and the carbon fiber roof – which contributes to the GV80 Coupe Concept’s dynamic driving qualities by lowering the center of gravity and reducing weight – emphasise the vehicle’s sporty character. The vehicle’s optimised aerodynamic fluidity is complemented by an upper rear spoiler and spoiler lip on the elliptical concave ducktail, which provides increased downforce at speed. The model’s Magma exterior colour, on the other hand, was inspired by the brand’s Distinctly Korean ethos. Hyundai Motor Group has developed an automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EV) which was recently highlighted through a video shared on their official Youtube channel. The ACR for EVs is a one-arm robot capable of plugging a cable into an EV’s charging port and removing it again once charging is complete. The new video of the real robot in action follows up on a CGI version released by the Group in July last year. Once a vehicle is stationary in an EV-charging bay, the ACR communicates with the vehicle to open the charging port, calculating the exact location and angle through a camera mounted inside. The robot then picks up the charger and fastens it to the vehicle’s charging port, thus starting the charging session. Once charging is complete, the robot removes the charger, returns it to its rightful place, and closes the cover of the vehicle’s charging port. The ACR is an example of the Group’s advanced robot technology. The Group’s Robotics Lab has considered diverse variables in developing the ACR including weather, potential obstacles and weight of the charging cable. THE GENESIS GV80 COUPE CONCEPT An entirely new collection of eye-catching, efficient and mission-capable concept vehicles was unveiled and driven off-road during the 57th annual Easter Jeep Safari™ in Moab, Utah, the Jeep® brand’s home away from home. Electrified power and commanding performance were prominent during this year’s Safari. The Jeep brand and Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) by Mopar design teams created several one-of-a-kind rock-crawling and terraintraversing vehicles that take four-wheeling to the next level. Seven distinctive Jeep brand and JPP concept vehicles were equipped with an array of advanced powertrains for this year’s event. Back by popular demand was Jeep Wrangler Magneto, the first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) concept from the Jeep brand. Furthermore, the third iteration of the powerful and capable Jeep Wrangler SUV concept, Magneto 3.0, and three additional Jeep 4xe concept vehicles were testament to the Jeep brand’s commitment to Zero Emission Freedom and 4x4 leadership. Each concept also features the latest production and prototype JPP from Mopar, developed with rigorous specifications and legendary 4x4 capability in mind. HYUNDAI SHOWS EV AUTOMATIC CHARGING ROBOT JEEP® BRAND RELEASES COLLECTION OF NEW CONCEPTS
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