"The Current State of AI-Driven Autonomous Mobility," EV Trends Korea 2026 Opens

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EV Trends Korea 2026 began public viewing at Seoul COEX on the 25th. Centered around the era-defining theme of electric vehicles, the event brought together major companies from across the diverse mobility sector.

Notably, EV Trends Korea 2026 was not limited to electric vehicles alone; it filled its booths with cutting-edge technologies in various mobility segments as well as innovative startups, making it a truly "worth visiting" event that drew significant attention.

Major electric vehicle manufacturers also participated diversely in this event. In addition to Hyundai Motor Group, KGM and BYD Korea set up booths. They showcased not only new models but also exhibits designed to help visitors easily understand their proprietary technologies, adding to the spectacle. Outside the booths, test drive opportunities were provided, allowing attendees to experience driving firsthand, aiming for a "two birds with one stone" effect.

Another notable booth was that of Tata Daewoo, which unveiled Kisen, Korea's first medium-duty electric truck. With a battery capacity of 152kWh, the vehicle is designed to serve as an energy storage system (ESS) for its cargo space, enabling it to deliver value in various locations requiring power. Its overwhelming weight and size—reaching up to 9 tons—captured the attention of visitors.

Apex Mobility, a subsidiary of SSG Car, also set up a booth at EV Trends Korea 2026. Apex Mobility was established with the goal of collecting driving data directly from car-sharing vehicles to train autonomous AI. By combining black box video data, vehicle data, and autonomous sensor kit data, it aspires to create a full-stack mobility solution for autonomous driving.

The autonomous segment of cargo transportation was also on display. Mars Auto is a startup aiming for 100% B2B autonomous freight transport. In addition, numerous companies offering autonomous transport solutions for B2B enterprises set up booths and prepared to engage with corporate clients.

A new technology emerged: slow-charging systems capable of charging the batteries of three-wheeled electric bikes. Busman Technology is a domestic company that appeared with the goal of solving the inconvenience of charging existing electric bikes. Although many components, including the body, were based on Chinese-made electric motorcycles, all electrical parts—including the battery—were developed using domestic technology. Particularly, the company attracted attention by exhibiting a bike prototype featuring semi-solid-state batteries and fast-charging technology.

In addition to autonomous racing cars leveraging AI technology, various drones and UAVs showcased at the 2026 Unmanned Mobility X Civil-Military Cooperation Expo, as well as cargo support vehicles designed to secure battlefield mobility, also drew significant attention.

At EV Trends 2026, small-scale startup booths were more innovative and filled with creative ideas than those of major vehicle manufacturers. The event also offered the unique opportunity to view exhibits and new models from familiar electric vehicle makers such as Kia, Hyundai Motor Group, KGM, and BYD Korea all in one place, adding greater significance to the event.

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