Hydrogen and Humanity.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) said today that they have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems. The joint effort between the parties will encompass key aspects of PEM development. The stated goal is to develop an advanced PEM for next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
“We are entering the next chapter of our partnership with Gore,” said Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Battery Development and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Development at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. “By leveraging the 15 years of collaboration, we will acquire advanced fuel cell technology and lead the fuel cell electric vehicle market, accelerating the movement towards a sustainable future.”
A hydrogen fuel cell uses the PEM to conduct protons between two electrodes. The PEM blocks the direct combination of incoming hydrogen and oxygen gases, enabling the selective conduction of protons and, in turn, generating an electrical current to power a vehicle. The PEM technology plays an essential role in determining the performance and durability of the fuel cell system.
Gore is an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, with expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology. Combining Gore’s PEM technology with Hyundai Motor and Kia’s advanced fuel cell expertise, Hyundai Motor and Kia aims to incorporate advanced PEM technology into next-generation fuel cell systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-automotive sectors.
For more than 15 years, Hyundai Motor, Kia and Gore have been collaborating in the field of fuel cells. Building on this more-than-decade-long relationship, the partnership will now focus on jointly developing an optimal fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, with a specific emphasis on enhancing performance and durability, the companies said in a release.
Hyundai Motor Group claims 25 years of exploring hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. HTWO stands for H2, the hydrogen molecule, and also Humanity. The Group is expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering various sectors, including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, and power generation.
“We look forward to advancing our long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor and Kia,” said Michelle Augustine, Gore Clean Energy Business Group Leader. “Leveraging our advanced PEM technology solutions, we will work together with Hyundai Motor and Kia to enable them to deliver fuel cell vehicles that provide a performance and cost advantage to consumers.”
Hyundai Motor, Kia, Gore to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell PEMs
Hydrogen and Humanity.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) said today that they have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems. The joint effort between the parties will encompass key aspects of PEM development. The stated goal is to develop an advanced PEM for next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
“We are entering the next chapter of our partnership with Gore,” said Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Battery Development and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Development at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. “By leveraging the 15 years of collaboration, we will acquire advanced fuel cell technology and lead the fuel cell electric vehicle market, accelerating the movement towards a sustainable future.”
A hydrogen fuel cell uses the PEM to conduct protons between two electrodes. The PEM blocks the direct combination of incoming hydrogen and oxygen gases, enabling the selective conduction of protons and, in turn, generating an electrical current to power a vehicle. The PEM technology plays an essential role in determining the performance and durability of the fuel cell system.
Gore is an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, with expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology. Combining Gore’s PEM technology with Hyundai Motor and Kia’s advanced fuel cell expertise, Hyundai Motor and Kia aims to incorporate advanced PEM technology into next-generation fuel cell systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-automotive sectors.
For more than 15 years, Hyundai Motor, Kia and Gore have been collaborating in the field of fuel cells. Building on this more-than-decade-long relationship, the partnership will now focus on jointly developing an optimal fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, with a specific emphasis on enhancing performance and durability, the companies said in a release.
Hyundai Motor Group claims 25 years of exploring hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. HTWO stands for H2, the hydrogen molecule, and also Humanity. The Group is expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering various sectors, including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, and power generation.
“We look forward to advancing our long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor and Kia,” said Michelle Augustine, Gore Clean Energy Business Group Leader. “Leveraging our advanced PEM technology solutions, we will work together with Hyundai Motor and Kia to enable them to deliver fuel cell vehicles that provide a performance and cost advantage to consumers.”