The center is part of a long-range program designed to strengthen Hyundai Motor Group’s fundamental R&D competency by working with the world’s leading universities and companies.
The Center of Excellence conducts research projects aimed at making Hyundai vehicles safer, better-handling, and more fun to drive. Groups of top engineers from Hyundai Motor Company are dispatched to UC Davis for an extended period (12 months) to conduct advanced research and development.
Topics include:
- integrated vehicle control systems
- ride and handling, suspension control
- advanced driver assistance systems
- steering control