Hyundai Motor Group has recently inked a new research collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to focus on exploring advanced energy solutions.

Over the next three years, this partnership will zero in on hydrogen energy technologies and energy systems, with the goal of carbon neutrality.

This partnership fits neatly into Hyundai’s broader strategy to develop sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. And here in Singapore, a city-state heavily reliant on natural gas for power generation, the need for alternative energy sources is particularly pressing.

Hyun Sung Park, CEO of Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), summed it up: “Through this partnership, we aim to accelerate our research in innovative technologies, ultimately enhancing the commercial viability of our sustainable mobility solutions.”

In simpler terms, Hyundai and NTU are set to investigate two particularly intriguing hydrogen production technologies; Plastic-to-Hydrogen (P2H) and Waste-to-Hydrogen (W2H). If you’ve ever wondered what happens to non-recyclable plastics or organic waste like food and sewage sludge, Hyundai’s answer is to turn them into hydrogen.

The collaboration also delves into advanced energy systems tailor-made for dense urban environments like Singapore. These modular, easy-to-install energy systems could become a cornerstone of how cities tackle the carbon challenge in the future.

On the same day, Hyundai also signed a tripartite research agreement with NTU and A*STAR (the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research), targeting innovative manufacturing fields like AI, robotics, and 3D printing.

As Professor Lam from NTU puts it, “The research partnerships between NTU and Hyundai Motor Group reflect how close collaboration with industry is vital in developing innovative and relevant solutions to address real-world issues, including the race to carbon neutrality.”

With groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technologies, this collaboration might just be what it takes to unlock the next wave of sustainable mobility solutions.

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Singapore is gearing up to be the next big thing in the realm of future mobility. We had Hyundai set up shop with its Innovation Centre, Volvo planted a tech hub flag, and now, Volkswagen and Continental are joining the party, hand in hand with Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Their mission? To cook up some smart energy management systems that’ll supercharge electric vehicle charging. You see, with the world shifting towards electric vehicles faster than you can say “zero emissions,” the game is all about making these EVs juicier, cleaner, and more efficient.

Think of it as the power to flex the charging rates of your electric vehicle, depending on when you plug in. Sounds pretty neat, right? Well, it gets even better. By playing around with these pricing models, we’re talking about potentially reducing carbon emissions and giving existing power systems a bit of a breather.

This dream team also wants to encourage you to charge your EV during those blissful off-peak hours or when the sun’s rays are charging solar panels. Imagine a world where you get extra incentives to plug in when Mother Nature is in a good mood.

And there’s more, because NTU is putting on another show in town. They’ve teamed up with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). These folks are on a mission to make your EV more eco-friendly.

Ever wondered what happens to those circuit boards inside your car when it’s time for retirement? Well, they want to make sure it’s all good for the environment. They’re diving into eco-designs to make it easier to take apart used circuit boards and sort their components. And there’s some intelligent tech like machine learning in the mix.

NTU is also sharing the stage with Pylon City, an urban sustainable energy solutions developer. They’re crafting a fancy algorithm that schedules your EV’s charging at special stations. They want to keep your EV’s battery in tip-top shape and make sure the service level for electric vehicle fleets is always on point.

What’s even cooler is they’re setting up two electric vehicle charging stations at Continental Singapore’s office. And it’s not just any charging station – these babies come with a solar canopy. That means the energy they collect from the sun goes straight into your EV’s battery. Plus, they’re collecting a bunch of data from these stations to fine-tune the whole process.

The charging stations will be up and running by the fourth quarter of 2023. Get ready for a greener, cleaner, and more electrifying Singapore – because the future is electric, folks.

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