Automobile manufacturers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp signed an agreement with cable maker Gore to co-develop polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems, on Friday.
The car maker said the ultimate goal of this collaboration is to develop an advanced PEM for next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles, the signing took place at Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea.
The PEM blocks direct combination of incoming hydrogen and oxygen gases, facilitating selective conduction of protons and, in turn, generating an electrical current to power a vehicle, technology plays a crucial role in determining performance and durability of the fuel cell system, the company added.
Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Battery Development at Hyundai Motor and Kia stated, “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.”
The South Korea-based company said combining Gore’s pioneering 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.
Earlier this week, the two companies collaborated with Samsung Electronics to provide car-to-home and home-to-car service to its customers, along with enhancing the connectivity between residential and mobility spaces.
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