Hyundai Rotem to Launch Korea's First 'Integrated Hydrogen Refueling Station' for Commercial Operation in Changwon This November

Delivery and Installation of Core Equipment at Charging Stations
Received Appreciation Plaque from Changwon Industrial Promotion Agency... "Continued Cooperation"

Hyundai Rotem Hydrogen Extractor Factory 'H2 Equipment Assembly Center'. (Photo by Hyundai Rotem)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Hyundai Rotem announced on the 25th that it will begin commercial operation of Changwon Daewon Hydrogen Charging Station, Korea's first 'integrated hydrogen charging station,' starting next month. It is currently undergoing the business license review process. Once in commercial operation, it will lead the establishment of hydrogen charging stations in Changwon City, following Chungju and Samcheok.

According to Hyundai Rotem, Daewon Hydrogen Charging Station is Korea's first 'hydrogen mobility integrated hydrogen charging station' capable of charging all hydrogen fuel-based mobility means, including hydrogen cars, hydrogen trams, hydrogen drones, hydrogen two-wheelers, and hydrogen construction machinery. Hyundai Rotem supplied and installed key facilities of Daewon Charging Station, such as the compression package equipment, storage tanks, and POS system. The Daewon Charging Station can charge up to 24 passenger cars or 5 commercial vehicles per hour. At the completion ceremony of Daewon Charging Station, Hyundai Rotem received a plaque of appreciation from the Changwon Industrial Promotion Agency in recognition of its contribution to the construction and completion of the station.

Daewon Charging Station was established near Hyundai Rotem's Changwon factory. The company expects synergy with the hydrogen electric tram project currently in the demonstration phase. The hydrogen electric tram being developed by Hyundai Rotem uses a hydrogen fuel cell that generates electricity through the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen as its power source. It does not emit air pollutants or greenhouse gases during operation, making it a next-generation eco-friendly transportation means. In the future, Hyundai Rotem plans to build infrastructure to connect the charging station and the factory by rail to enable charging of hydrogen electric trams.

A Hyundai Rotem official said, "We take pride in playing a key role in the completion of Daewon Charging Station, Korea's first hydrogen mobility charging station," adding, "We will continue to cooperate with Changwon City and public-private hydrogen-related organizations to revitalize the hydrogen society."

Hyundai Rotem has been steadily promoting related projects to contribute to the activation of the 'hydrogen society.' In March, it supplied a hydrogen extractor to the Chungju hydrogen hybrid charging station, Korea's first to utilize biogas. In April, it consecutively secured contracts for the production and installation of the Wanju hydrogen shipping center and the demonstration project of the liquefied hydrogen charging station in Gangwon Province. Last month, at 'InnoTrans 2022,' the world's largest railway technology exhibition held in Germany, Hyundai Rotem exhibited models of hydrogen electric trams and hydrogen charging-related equipment, widely showcasing its advanced technology in the hydrogen field. It also participated in the 'Jeju-type Green Hydrogen Global Hub Establishment Event' held in Jeju, introducing its hydrogen electric tram technology and development status.

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