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Hyundai Mobis has stepped up efforts to localize automotive semiconductors, with the company's chips slated to be installed for the first time in Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles in 2029, according to claims circulated under the banner of "automotive semiconductor localization."
The company has promoted the localization of automotive semiconductors as a strategic initiative, positioning domestically developed chips as a replacement for parts currently sourced from overseas suppliers. The first tangible outcome is expected in 2029, when the locally developed semiconductors are scheduled to make their debut in Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles.
The initiative has been publicized under the framing of "automotive semiconductor localization," reflecting the company's aim to reduce dependence on foreign chip suppliers for vehicle components.
The 2029 target marks the first planned application of Hyundai Mobis's localized semiconductors in vehicles from its parent group. Beyond the stated timeline and the localization push itself, further details — including which chip types will be covered and production arrangements — were not specified in the available information.
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