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Hyundai Unveils Hydrogen Fuel Cell Strategy Amid Lack of Support from Producers

Hyundai has presented its hydrogen fuel cell strategy, expressing confidence in the potential of hydrogen as a viable alternative to electric vehicles. Despite the minimal presence of hydrogen-powered vehicles in Europe, Hyundai believes that hydrogen has the potential to be used in various transportation applications. The company's strategy includes an integrated approach to the production, distribution, and consumption of hydrogen in vehicles. The main challenge, according to Hyundai, is that hydrogen vehicle manufacturers and hydrogen producers are not working together, creating a complicated transition to clean energy. Europe has proposed allocating 60.000 million euros before 2030 to create hydrogen refueling stations for light and heavy transport. However, the main challenge is the production and transportation of hydrogen. Hyundai is working on the development of polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolizers to produce cleaner hydrogen and is also considering the production of hydrogen from plastic waste. The company has not addressed the difficulties of transporting hydrogen, as it is highly flammable and volatile. Despite this, Hyundai is confident in the potential of hydrogen for transportation. In 2021, the company announced that all of its vehicles would have an alternative with a hydrogen fuel cell, but they have made it clear that they believe hydrogen has a much greater future beyond light transportation. In the United States, there are already 30 hydrogen-powered trucks in operation, each with a range of 400 kilometers thanks to a tank of 31 kg of hydrogen. In its presentation, Hyundai also discussed the potential of hydrogen in trams, special equipment, boats, advanced mobile generators, and even in aerial transportation. The company has announced that it will have one of these devices in 2028 and is currently the only manufacturer interested in using hydrogen for its aeronautical engines. Rolls-Royce has also confirmed that it is working on the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft, as they believe that electric planes will only be able to cover a limited range in the beginning.