Driving Forward: Kolon, Hyundai, and Kia Collaborate for Future Mobility Advancements
Key Ideas
  • Kolon Group, Kia, and Hyundai Motor have partnered to enhance composite materials for advanced mobility solutions, focusing on hydrogen fuel tanks and EV battery covers.
  • The collaboration aims to meet global environmental standards and align with the EU regulations on vehicle disposal, emphasizing materials recycling and proper environmental risk management.
  • Kolon Spaceworks, a Kolon Group subsidiary, attained international certification for its 54-liter hydrogen fuel tank, enabling global product sales.
  • Hyundai's significant investment in domestic initiatives, including hydrogen products, demonstrates a commitment to advancing electrification and smart mobility capabilities.
Kolon Group, Kia, and Hyundai Motor have forged a strategic partnership to drive advancements in composite materials for future mobility solutions. The collaboration, signed at Hyundai's Namyang Research and Development Center in Hwaseong, South Korea, focuses on improving hydrogen fuel tanks and electric vehicle battery covers to enhance the competitiveness of mobility products. Together, the companies aim to ensure that their offerings adhere to global environmental standards, with a particular emphasis on complying with the European Union's regulations on vehicle disposal. By recycling materials from retired vehicles and effectively managing environmental risks during disposal, Hyundai and Kia are taking proactive steps towards sustainability. Kolon Spaceworks, a subsidiary of Kolon Group, recently achieved international certification for its 54-liter hydrogen fuel tank, a significant milestone that allows the company to expand its product reach globally. Hyundai and Kia's investment in acquiring shares in Kolon Spaceworks underlines their commitment to the partnership and the development of cutting-edge mobility solutions. Hyundai Motor's substantial investment in domestic initiatives, including hydrogen technology, reflects a dedicated approach to advancing electrification and smart mobility capabilities. The collaboration between Kolon, Hyundai, and Kia is poised to not only enhance the global competitiveness of the automotive industry but also contribute to the growth and sustainability of the national industry. The partnership signifies a fusion of Kolon's high material technology with Hyundai and Kia's smart mobility expertise, paving the way for innovative solutions in the evolving mobility landscape.
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