Hyundai, Kia and Gore 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 ultimate goal of this collaboration is to develop an advanced PEM for next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
A
hydrogen fuel cell utilizes PEM to conduct protons between two
electrodes. The PEM blocks the direct combination of incoming hydrogen
and oxygen gases, facilitating the selective conduction of protons and,
in turn, generating an electrical current to power a vehicle. The PEM
technology plays a crucial role in determining the performance and
durability of the fuel cell system.
For over 15 years, Hyundai, 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.
Gore, an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, brings expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology to the partnership. Combining Gore's pioneering PEM technology with Hyundai and Kia’s advanced fuel cell expertise, Hyundai and Kia aims to incorporate advanced PEM technology into next-generation fuel cell systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-automotive sectors.
This collaboration builds upon Hyundai's 25 years of focus on hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. The company is actively expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering various sectors, including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, power generation and more.
For over 15 years, Hyundai, 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.
Gore, an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, brings expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology to the partnership. Combining Gore's pioneering PEM technology with Hyundai and Kia’s advanced fuel cell expertise, Hyundai and Kia aims to incorporate advanced PEM technology into next-generation fuel cell systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-automotive sectors.
This collaboration builds upon Hyundai's 25 years of focus on hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. The company is actively expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering various sectors, including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, power generation and more.
