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How many environmentally friendly cars did Korea export in 2023?

The Korean automakers said Tuesday that they'd exported a total of 707,853 environmentally friendly vehicles, including pure EVs, hybrids and hydrogen-powered automobiles, up 3 percent compared to 2023, marking an all-time high since their establishment and a 160 percent increase from 2022.

How many eco-friendly cars are there in Korea?

There were 820,000 eco-friendly vehicles on Korean roads last year. By 2030, the government aims to expand that figure to 7.85 million, which means that 30 percent of all vehicles in Korea will rely on electricity for their power source. It also means that 83 percent of newly sold cars in 2030 will have to be eco-friendly models.

Does Korea have fuel economy standards?

In the transport sector, Korea has well-established fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles, but progress is currently lagging behind government targets. The IEA applauds the government’s plans to introduce fuel economy standards for heavy goods vehicles, which would put Korea at the forefront of global efforts.

Does Korea have a national emissions trading system?

In 2015, Korea became the first country in Northeast Asia to introduce a nationwide emissions trading system that sets a best practice example for other countries to follow. But more needs to be done to reduce the carbon intensity of Korea’s energy supply, which is above the IEA average because of the high share of coal-fired power generation.

Is Korea a good place to invest in technology?

Korea’s private sector has a high capacity for technology innovation and its population has shown an almost unparalleled openness toward digitalisation. This closely links Korea’s energy transition to efforts to spur investments in energy storage systems, smart grids and intelligent transport systems.

What percentage of Korea exports EVs?

[YONHAP] Hyundai and Kia’s overall auto exports, including EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles, recorded 2.19 million units last year, valued at $53.36 billion. That made up 75.4 percent of Korea’s total auto exports in 2024 and 7.8 percent of its overall exports, according to Hyundai.