Hyundai’s active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs

Hyundai and Kia this week unveiled a new aerodynamic element aimed at improving EV range. Dubbed the Active Air Skirt, it’s essentially a flap that deploys in front of a vehicle’s front wheels at certain speeds to reduce aerodynamic drag. While specific production plans weren’t discussed, Hyundai and Kia believe the skirt could be helpful in…