Hyundai and Kia Join Forces with Gore for Advanced Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
The focus of the collaboration is the development of an advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems.
January 06, 2024. By Abha Rustagi
The focus of the collaboration is the development of an advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems, with a specific emphasis on next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
The joint effort will encompass key aspects of PEM development, crucial for conducting protons between electrodes in a hydrogen fuel cell. The PEM prevents the direct combination of incoming hydrogen and oxygen gases, allowing the selective conduction of protons and generating electrical current to power a vehicle. The technology is integral to determining the performance and durability of the fuel cell system.
This collaboration marks an evolution of a more-than-decade-long relationship between Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Gore in the field of fuel cells. The partners aim to jointly develop an optimal fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, focusing on enhancing performance and durability.
Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Battery Development and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Development at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "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."
Gore, an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, brings expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane, and Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology to the partnership.
Hyundai Motor and Kia plan to integrate Gore's pioneering PEM technology with their advanced fuel cell expertise, aiming to incorporate it into next-generation fuel cell systems for various sectors, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and non-automotive applications.
Michelle Augustine, Gore Clean Energy Business Group Leader, expressed excitement about advancing the long-standing partnership, saying, "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."
This collaboration aligns with Hyundai Motor Group's 25-year focus on hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. The group is actively expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering sectors such as passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, power generation, and more.
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