Hyundai kia america technical center inc hatci

our capabilities

Vehicle Engineering (VE) conducts R&D activity to support the definition and development of products (Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis) sold in North and South America. Vehicle Engineering’s overall focus is to exceed customer expectations by listening to the Voice of the Customer through a cross-discipline collaborative approach to determine customer needs and develop competitive products. The development process begins with the Product Planning team’s data collection and market investigations. The Project Management team turns data into action by defining next generation vehicles by coordinating multi-discipline engineering in defining product specifications that enhance product competiveness. The Materials Development team ensures all material specifications match consumers’ expectations and validate new materials for application in future products. Through virtual and physical testing, the Safety Integration team supports product development to ensure our products remain some of the safest vehicles in the world. The Engineering Design team uses the latest software/hardware to design vehicle components that meet pre-defined specifications and customer requirements, guiding those parts through production and the full vehicle life-cycle.

Vehicle Test & Development

The Vehicle Test & Development (VTD) Group is responsible for full vehicle testing & development for the Pan-American markets for the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Engineers and technicians in this group perform objective and subjective vehicle testing for Total Vehicle Performance & Usability, Ride & Handling, Noise & Vibration, Chassis Controls, Brakes, Durability, Corrosion, HVAC Performance, and Powertrain System Cooling and Heating. Development activities begin at the clay model stage and span the full development cycle including prototype testing at our California Proving Ground. Driving Innovation is our group’s motto and exceeding customer expectations is our focus regardless of road, environmental or driving conditions.

Electrified Propulsion Development

The Electrified Propulsion Development Group (ePD). ePD helps create innovative propulsion solutions and develop vehicle performances for both P/H/EVs and conventional ICEs, driven by market needs for Clean, Efficient, and High-Value products. Our propulsion professionals are experts on vehicle performance development (for drivability, energy efficiency, shift quality, engine management system), powertrain & electrified propulsion system test, control logic / virtual platform development. This team focuses on three key areas: working on propulsion system & vehicle testing and engine management system development, focusing on power electronics system/vehicle efficiency/control logic development, and developing vehicle performances to improve our customer’s experience and make their relationship with our vehicles easy and fun.

Electronic Systems Development

The Electronic Systems Development Group (ESD) supports HATCI’s primary responsibility of product development, system and vehicle test, and vehicle validation for all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles. This team is involved with some of the latest electronics technology in the automotive world. Developing, testing, and validating new electronic features and safety technology is our everyday mission. The technology areas we work on include Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autonomous Driving & Parking, Infotainment & Media, Connected Vehicle Services, Navigation, Over-the-Air Updates (OTA), Wireless Charging & Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and Customer Convenience / Vehicle Security features.

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about us

As one of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) global centers focused on research and development (R&D), Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) was established in 1986 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. HATCI is HMG’s design, technology and engineering division for North America.

As HMG solidified its position as one of the top five global OEMs, HATCI has grown to include a strong network of engineering disciplines and increased business-focused activities to support North America’s Voice of the Customer.

HATCI supports new model development for HMG’s North American operations and global programs from our dedicated engineering facilities and support staff at affiliate sites located throughout the United States (Alabama, California, Georgia and Michigan). HATCI’s success in satisfying the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers is a direct result of HMG’s commitment to the future of American automotive engineering.

Innovation Through Collaboration

Through the collaborative and passionate drive of our dedicated and creative experts, we will become a highly respected R & D organization. We will increase our responsibility for the Americas by creating and applying innovative technology, developing products customers want, and continuously improving quality.

Core Values

We strive to inspire all members of Hyundai Motor Group to realize our management philosophy and vision through our shared corporate values.

We promote a customer driven corporate culture by providing the best quality and impeccable service with all values centered on our customers.

We refuse to be complacent, embrace every opportunity for greater challenge, and are confident in achieving our goals with unwavering passion and ingenious thinking.

Collaboration

We create synergy through a sense of “togetherness” that is fostered by mutual communication and cooperation within the company and with our business partners.

We believe the future of our organization lies in the hearts and capabilities of individual members, and will help them develop their potential by creating a corporate culture that respects talent.

We respect the diversity of cultures and customs, aspire to be the world’s best at what we do, and strive to become a respected global corporate citizen.

Locations

Located between Canton and Ann Arbor, this 220,000-square-foot state-of-the-art engineering and technology center is home to hundreds of America’s brightest engineers. They drive innovation with cutting-edge engineering design and development technology to create the next generation of safer, more efficient vehicles. HATCI HQ is the nucleus for designing, planning and overall development of Hyundai and KIA vehicles tailored for the North American market.

6800 Geddes Rd., Superior Township, MI 48198

The Chino Lab is a specialized research facility focused on powertrain performance tuning, with a special emphasis on eco vehicle applications (H2 fuel cell, BEV, PHEV). Site highlights include an emissions lab with 2 chassis dynamometers, a fully renewable hydrogen station, and dedicated H2FC vehicle lab space. The lab’s mission is to create tuning that integrates the powertrain into a total vehicle concept, with deep-dive customer research as the concept platform. The location is a perfect launch point for diverse real road test environments, including Mt. Baldy, Big Bear, and downtown LA, as well as easy access to the Proving Ground in the Mojave.

12610 East End Ave. Chino, CA 91710

The Kia Design Studio in Irvine, California is a 236,000 square-foot facility positioned on 21.7 acres. It is the center of design-focused efforts responsible for Kia’s growing popularity across the North American market. As vehicle enthusiasts themselves, Kia designers aim to ensure that, worldwide, consumers can recognize a Kia vehicle at first sight. Drawing inspiration from architecture, art, music, industrial design and more, Kia designers make intricate choices that ultimately aim to generate an emotional response within consumers.

101 Peters Canyon Rd. Irvine, CA 92606

California Proving Ground

Situated in the middle of the Mojave Desert, HATCI’s California Proving Ground (CPG) is a 4500-acre facility that serves as the crux of our vehicle evaluation operations. There, our team members perform full vehicle evaluation, durability and development testing. Our vehicle development operations include activities ranging from ride & handling evaluations to Noise Vibrations & Harshness (NVH) and Heat Protection assessments. The CPG also features three fully equipped garages and a material weathering facility to assess and accelerate UV degradation.

5759 Highway 58, California City, CA 93505

Hyundai America Design & Engineering Center

Hyundai’s Design & Engineering Center in Irvine, California is a 90,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art design and technical center fitted with the world’s most advanced visualization, graphics, and clay modeling technologies. It is home to a diverse, international team of designers, model makers, engineers and technicians who are responsible for enriching Hyundai products with world-class design and vehicle performance.

81 Bunsen, Irvine, CA 92618

North America Quality Center (NAQC) is established in the heart of Chino, CA’s most prominent industrial area set in 2 buildings totaling 55,592 SQFT. The North American site of Hyundai/Genesis and Kia’s Quality activities spanning from early prototype, benchmarking activities and pre-production durability, to in-market warranty tracking, root cause analysis and collaborating with affiliates and part suppliers to form countermeasures, while also identifying unique market conditions related to North American geography and customer preferences.

14011/14091 12 th Street , Chino, CA 91710

Hyundai CRADLE is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, California and serves as the spearhead of global open innovation for the Hyundai Motor Group. This building which measures 15,256 sq ft is the home of acceleration programs and investing in next generation technologies. The professionals at Hyundai CRADLE focus on a wide range of key technology areas, including: mobility, electrification, connectivity and robotics and look to establish strategic partnerships and make equity investments with the most promising innovation partners in North America.

1335 Terra Bella Avenue, CA 94043

New Horizons Studio (NHS) is a Hyundai Motor Group unit with locations in Bozeman (Montana), Silicon Valley (California), and Boston (Massachusetts). NHS’ mission is to make products for future customers who want or need to travel over terrains which are challenging for conventional ground vehicles. We believe that the combination of robotic technology to car design will lead to vehicles of unprecedented mobility. We call these ultimate mobility vehicles (UMVs). The applications for UMVs include natural resource management, disaster management, all-urban and rural logistics, construction, mining, and space resource development. In addition to developing new core technologies for ground vehicles, NHS works on a broader set of technologies in design, materials, manufacturing, and vehicle operations. New Horizons Studio will reimagine not only how vehicles move, but also how they are made and operated.

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To ensure the highest quality and most efficient vehicles in support of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is committed to testing our vehicles in real world conditions.

Hyundai America Technical Center identifies owners and notifies them by mail. Owners who volunteer will then be selected at random for participation. The Procurement team will contact the randomly selected volunteers to discuss your vehicle’s eligibility by going through a short questionnaire.

Eligibility:

To participate in the Verification Programs, your car must meet some basic requirements that will be reviewed during the questionnaire.

The Program

In-use verification of the vehicle tailpipe and evaporative emissions

• • Low & High mileage vehicles are required for testing
  • Low Mileage: 10,000 + 1 year service
  • High Mileage: 50,000 + 4-5 years of service

  Incentives

  Monetary incentive upon completion of testing in addition to

  • • Complimentary use of a loaner vehicle with full tank of fuel
    • Complimentary vehicle inspection
    • Complimentary exterior car wash
    • Complimentary full tank of fuel upon completion

    Locations:

    In-use vehicle emission verification is conducted in three locations:

    Ann Arbor, Michigan

    

    Hyundai America Technical Center

    Chino, California

    

    Hyundai America Technical Center

    Aurora, Colorado

    

    SGS High Altitude Emissions Lab

    Testing

    Allows us to measure emissions produced over specific driving conditions such as city and highway. Your vehicle is placed on a dynamometer (a treadmill-like device for automobiles). The exhaust is connected to emission analyzers and monitored.

    Evaporative emissions–

    Is conducted in a SHED (Sealed Housing Evaporative Determination) and allows measurement of vapors from the vehicle or during fueling events

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