Hyundai Motor "Providing Hydrogen Fuel Cell System for Electric Vehicle Racing"

Providing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Systems for the First Electric Car Racing Event of the Year

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[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 11th that it will provide a hydrogen fuel cell power generation system for the electric car racing event 'ETCR (Electric Touring Car Racing)' launching for the first time this year.

The motorsport event 'ETCR', operated exclusively with pure electric vehicle models, is characterized by removing the engine-included drivetrain from existing TCR vehicles and equipping them with electric motors and batteries.

Hyundai Motor Group will participate as a player in 'ETCR' and also take on the role of establishing charging infrastructure through hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems to ensure all participating companies in the competition can smoothly operate high-performance electric vehicles.

The mobile fuel cell power generation system provided by Hyundai Motor Group is a total 160kW power generation module, equivalent to two fuel cell systems applied to the hydrogen electric vehicle Nexo. It can fully charge two ETCR vehicles (using the same 65kW battery) simultaneously within one hour.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to further advance various electrification systems through 'ETCR', which will serve as a test bed for high-performance electric vehicles.

Additionally, based on the stable operation of the hydrogen fuel cell power generation system, the group aims to explore new market entries and business opportunities for 'HTWO'.

'HTWO' plans to expand the fuel cell technology, proven through Nexo with world-class technology, to future mobility sectors such as ships, railroads, and urban air mobility. In particular, the mobile hydrogen fuel cell power generation system supplied to 'ETCR' is expected by the company to play a significant role in generating emergency power in remote areas where power supply is difficult.

A Hyundai Motor Group official said, "It is very meaningful that the hydrogen fuel cell system will be responsible for the charging infrastructure of high-performance racing vehicles at the pure electric car racing event ETCR, held for the first time this year," adding, "Going forward, HTWO will strive to lead the upcoming hydrogen society by providing world-class hydrogen fuel cell systems to various industries and markets."

The first ETCR race will be held from the 18th to the 20th at Vallelunga, Italy.

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