Overview
- Hyundai’s executive chair, in interviews published Monday, restated a $26 billion U.S. program through 2028 and noted past spending of about $20.5 billion that he says supports over 570,000 jobs.
- He confirmed plans to put Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robots to work on sequencing tasks in Hyundai factories by 2028, describing Atlas as built for industrial jobs like moving materials and fulfilling orders.
- Hyundai highlighted its software-defined Metaplant in Georgia as a model for fast, local production that can adapt to shifting rules, supply chains, and customer demand.
- Reported 2030 output goals for Atlas differ across outlets, with targets of up to 20,000 or up to 30,000 units a year, indicating the company’s scale plans are being reported inconsistently.
- Chung said Hyundai’s HTWO unit will build a full hydrogen supply chain as a complement to electric vehicles, citing rising power needs from AI data centers as a reason to diversify energy sources.