Hyundai and the Skoda Group have entered into a major partnership to hasten the adoption of hydrogen mobility solutions. The collaboration was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Korea-Czech Republic Business Summit in Prague.
Hyundai’s Executive Vice-President, Ken Ramírez, and Skoda Group’s CEO, Petr Novotný, represented their respective companies at the signing ceremony, underscoring their shared dedication to exploring hydrogen fuel cell technologies and energy-efficient solutions. The MoU sets the stage for significant advancements, focusing on hydrogen fuel cells for mobility and extending these innovations across broader applications.
“Our partnership with Skoda 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. Together with Skoda Group, we strive to lead the rapidly growing hydrogen businesses by creating positive synergies between our fuel cell technology and Skoda Group’s mobility products and projects,” stated Ken Ramírez, emphasizing the broader implications for markets like the Czech Republic.
Petr Novotný highlighted the broader ambition of the collaboration. “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,” he added.
Beyond mobility, both companies will assess potential applications for Hyundai’s fuel cell systems in diverse industries. The agreement paves the way for integrating hydrogen technologies into a wider range of sectors, reinforcing the push toward carbon neutrality and a sustainable energy future.
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