Hyundai Motor Advances EV Focus With Closure Of Two South Korean Plants: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Hyundai Motor Company plans to shut down two parts forging plants in Ulsan, South Korea, by next year as part of its strategy to transition from petrol-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The plants, which produce engine parts, will close in January and October. Hyundai is considering outsourcing some engine components production and has started building a new 2 trillion won EV production plant in South Korea. HYMTF shares closed slightly higher at $41.50.
December 21, 2023 | 12:56 pm
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Hyundai Motor's closure of two engine parts plants and the construction of a new EV plant in South Korea indicate a strong shift towards electric vehicles, which may positively influence investor sentiment.
The closure of the plants is a strategic move to pivot away from internal combustion engines towards EVs, which is in line with global trends and consumer demand for cleaner transportation options. This could be seen as a positive development for the company's future growth in the EV market. The slight increase in stock price on the day of the announcement suggests a modest positive reception by the market.
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