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Hyundai, Škoda team for hydrogen cars

Hyundai, Škoda team for hydrogen cars

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By Nick Flaherty



The Škoda Group in Czechia is to explore hydrogen mobility expansion by adopting Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies.

The deal between Hyundai and Škoda, part of Volkswagen, covers projects on the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies, studies on adoption of energy efficient solutions for mobility projects and products and exploring hydrogen ecosystem and value chain opportunities beyond mobility.

This comes as BMW and Toyota plan to launch hydrogen cars in 2028 using Toyota;s fuel cell technology. Renault is also planning series production of hydrogen-powered vans from its Hyvia joint venture with Plug.

Hyvia shows prototype hydrogen electric van

Both parties share the view that hydrogen will be a key pillar for a sustainable society, starting with mobility. As part of the MOU, the parties will explore the possibility that Hyundai would share its fuel cell system and technology, contributing to the acceleration of eco-friendly mobility across global markets where Škoda Group operates, including the Czech Republic.

Hyundai’s hydrogen business under the HTWO brand covers each stage of the entire hydrogen value chain. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) in Nošovice, established in 2008, has an annual manufacturing capacity of 350,000 vehicles and was also the largest foreign investment in the Czech Republic.

“Our partnership with Škoda Group aims to accelerate hydrogen adoption, which would contribute to the advancement of hydrogen technology and carbon neutrality across global markets, including the Czech Republic,” said Executive Vice President Ramírez. “Together with Škoda Group, we strive to lead the rapidly growing hydrogen businesses by creating positive synergies between our fuel cell technology and Škoda Group’s mobility products and projects.”

Paving the way for improved fuel cell vehicles

“We believe that hydrogen, alongside energy-efficient solutions, will play an essential role in transforming mobility for a more sustainable future. Our collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company aims at enabling us to look beyond national borders and explore wider markets where these technologies can have a larger impact. By working together, we can bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to the global mobility ecosystem, advancing cleaner energy in the areas where it’s needed most,” said Petr Novotný, CEO of Škoda Group.

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