Today, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia presented a new feature that will give electric cars a longer range. The call it the “Active Air Skirt” (AAS) and it can be described as a curtain that emerges when in motion to reduce air resistance at high speeds.
During tests on a Genesis GV60 there was a range improvement of six kilometres. It might not seem much, but the companies are highlighting that there needs to be a combination of many small innovations that together provide a greater whole in aerodynamics of electric cars.
– This technology is expected to have a greater effect on models such as SUVs where it is difficult to improve aerodynamic performance, says Sun Hyung Cho, head of body design at Hyundai Motor Group.
Check out the new feature for yourself in the video below:
The company has applied for a patent for the idea, and is considering putting it into production after further tests of durability and performance.
