Volvo Car Korea donates three electric SUVs to Induk University for training
In short
Volvo Car Korea said it donated three pure electric SUVs — EX30 and EX30 CC models — to Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department in Nowon-gu, Seoul, for teaching and practical training. The company said the vehicles carry its electric-vehicle body design, safety technology, advanced connectivity and user experience. Maeil Business and Asia Economy reported an Oct 6 announcement, while Dong-A Ilbo said the vehicles were handed over on Oct 2.
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Volvo Car Korea said it donated three pure electric SUVs — EX30 and EX30 CC models — to Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department for teaching and practical training. Maeil Business reported the department is at Induk University in Nowon-gu, Seoul. Maeil Business and Asia Economy said the company announced the donation on Oct 6, while Dong-A Ilbo said the vehicles were handed over on Oct 2. Asia Economy said the company made the donation known “on the 9th,” a date later than its own publication time; no document explains the difference. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
The company said the vehicles carry its electric-vehicle body design, safety technology, advanced connectivity and user experience. Asia Economy and Dong-A Ilbo described the models as built on Scandinavian design and advanced technology, designed to carry over the safety and brand experience of higher models in a compact body, with a reinforced body structure and sensor-based safety technology. Asia Economy reported Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department was established to train specialists for the machinery and automotive industries, and Maeil Business reported the university plans to use the vehicles in theory and practical classes. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Song Kyung-ran, an executive director at Volvo Car Korea, said the importance of an education environment where students can directly experience new technology is growing as the automotive industry shifts toward electrification and software, and that the company will continue activities contributing to the domestic automotive industry and culture. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Maeil Business reported that Volvo Car Korea has also supplied training vehicles to automotive departments at Ajou Motor College, Gachon University and Seojeong University, and that it has run the Volvo Apprentice Program, which combines specialist technical training and internships, since 2018. [ 2 ]
Why it matters
The donation links a foreign carmaker’s Korean unit to local training of automotive students as the industry shifts toward electrification and software, a workforce need the company says it wants to support. Maeil Business reported Volvo Car Korea has made similar donations to other Korean automotive departments and has run an apprentice programme since 2018, suggesting this is part of an ongoing practice rather than a one-off. The item itself is corporate giving and has limited relevance outside Korea.
Key facts
- Volvo Car Korea donated three pure electric SUVs, EX30 and EX30 CC models, to Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department for educational practice. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The department is at Induk University in Nowon-gu, Seoul, according to Maeil Business. [ 2 ]
- The company said the vehicles carry its electric-vehicle body design, safety technology, advanced connectivity and user experience. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Asia Economy reported Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department was set up to train specialists for the machinery and automotive industries. [ 1 ]
- Song Kyung-ran, an executive director at Volvo Car Korea, said the importance of an education environment where students can directly experience new technology is growing. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Maeil Business reported Volvo Car Korea has also supplied training vehicles to automotive departments at Ajou Motor College, Gachon University and Seojeong University, and has run the Volvo Apprentice Program combining technical training and internships since 2018. [ 2 ]
- Dong-A Ilbo reported the vehicles were handed over on Oct 2, while Asia Economy and Maeil Business reported an announcement on Oct 6. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Volvo Car Korea donated three EX30 and EX30 CC electric vehicles to Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department for training use. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The vehicles are intended for teaching and practical training of automotive students. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The company said the vehicles carry its electric-vehicle body design, safety technology, advanced connectivity and user experience. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Song Kyung-ran of Volvo Car Korea commented on the donation and on the need for students to experience new technology. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Still unclear
- When the vehicles were handed over and when the donation was announced Dong-A Ilbo says the handover took place on Oct 2, while Maeil Business reports an Oct 6 announcement. Asia Economy says the company made the donation known “on the 9th,” a date later than its own publication time, and no document explains the difference.
- The exact mix of EX30 and EX30 CC models among the three vehicles The documents say three vehicles in total consisting of EX30 and EX30 CC models, but none states how many of each were given.
- Whether the donation carries conditions, a valuation or any follow-up arrangement No document describes terms, value or further commitments beyond the company’s stated intention to continue similar activities.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- Volvo Car Korea hands over three EX30 and EX30 CC vehicles to Induk University’s mechanical and automotive engineering department, according to Dong-A Ilbo, which gives the date as Oct 2 with no time of day. [ 3 ]
- Asia Economy reports the donation, saying the company announced it on the 9th. [ 1 ]
- Maeil Business reports that Volvo Car Korea announced the donation that day. [ 2 ]
- Dong-A Ilbo publishes its report on the donation. [ 3 ]