Hyundai and Cummins to collaborate on hydrogen FCEVs

Hyundai Motor Company and Cummins have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly evaluate opportunities to develop and commercialise electric and fuel cell powertrains.

Hyundai’s fuel cell systems will be combined with Cummins’ electric powertrain, battery and control technologies.

The initial development will be focused on the North American commercial vehicle market, including working with North American OEMs on the integration of these systems into their vehicles.

The companies will also explore ways they can work together to develop next generation fuel cell systems, and have each committed to assign a team of individuals to investigate and pursue other areas of collaboration.  

This partnership will allow Hyundai Motor Company to increase its presence in the North American commercial vehicle market, and Cummins to enhance its electrified power product portfolio by adding Hyundai’s advanced fuel cell technologies.

The new collaboration may extend beyond the commercial vehicle market, as the companies will also evaluate the development of fuel cell power generators. The availability of reliable back-up power generation to prevent data loss in emergency situations is a business-critical requirement for many organisations. Fuel cell back-up power generation is attractive for its reduced carbon footprint.