Hyundai Mobis reveals new ‘lighting and moving’ grille technology
Hyundai Mobis, the auto parts specialist arm of the Hyundai Group, has developed a new ‘lighting and moving grille’ technology which it aims to put into production next year. The company says that the new technology is the result of its R&D efforts in response to megatrends of electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles.
- Illuminated grille displays scenarios such as charging, welcome lighting and more
- Moving grille features active flaps for better aerodynamics or engine cooling
The core of the new grille technology consists of the ‘lighting grille’ and the ‘moving grille’. The former implements an LED lighting function in the front grille of a car while the latter features a new ‘grille integral active air flap’ technology that automatically adjusts the airflow into the engine compartment.
Using the grille as a lighting device
Hyundai Mobis’ ‘lighting grille’ technology can use the entire front grille of the car as a lighting device. It is characterised by being able to illuminate in various colours or in patterns to preview autonomous driving modes, the EV charging mode, the welcome light function, and act as an emergency warning light display.
The ‘lighting grille’ can be used as a means of communicating with other vehicles or pedestrians and it can also create strong and unique design effects, depending on how the lighting patterns are applied.
‘Moving grille’ to provide better aerodynamics and cooling
The ‘moving grille’ technology, on the other hand, controls the outside air to cool the engine as the grille moves and provides the lighting function as well.
