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

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

Notably, EV Trends Korea 2026 was not limited to electric vehicles alone; it filled its booths with cutting-edge technologies in various mobility sectors and even innovative startups, making it a truly "worth visiting" event that captured public attention.

Major electric vehicle manufacturers also participated in the event in diverse ways. 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 just for the chassis alone—drew significant attention from visitors.

Apex Mobility, a subsidiary of SSGA (formerly known as "Ssoka"), 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 blackbox video data, vehicle data, and autonomous sensor kit data, the company aims to realize a full-stack mobility solution for autonomous driving.

The event also featured advancements in autonomous freight transportation. Mars Auto is a startup dedicated exclusively to 100% B2B autonomous cargo transport. In addition, numerous other companies offering autonomous transportation solutions for B2B enterprises set up booths and prepared to engage with corporate clients.

A new technology emerged: slow-charging systems designed specifically for three-wheeled electric bikes. Busman Technology is a domestic company created to address the inconvenience of charging existing electric bikes. Although many components, including the chassis, are based on Chinese-made electric motorcycles, all electrical parts—including the battery—were developed using domestic Korean technology. Notably, the company showcased a prototype bike featuring semi-solid-state batteries and fast-charging capabilities, drawing considerable interest.

Beyond these exhibits, autonomous racing cars leveraging AI technology, various drones and UAVs showcased at the 2026 Unmanned Mobility X Civil-Military Cooperation Expo, and cargo support vehicles designed to enhance battlefield mobility also captured attention.

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

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