Cummins and Hyundai sign MOU over electric and fuel cell powertrain commercialisation
By Jim Gibbins - 1st October 2019
South Korea / USA - Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) of Seoul, South Korea and Cummins Inc (Cummins) of Columbus, Indiana, USA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to evaluate jointly opportunities to develop and commercialize electric and fuel cell powertrains.
These new powertrains are expected to be developed by combining Hyundai’s fuel cell systems with Cummins’ electric powertrain, battery, and control technologies. Initial development is to focus on the North American commercial vehicle market, including working with North American OEMs on the integration of these systems into their vehicles. The companies will also explore ways they can work together to develop next generation fuel cell systems, and both have each committed to assign a team of individuals to investigate and pursue other areas of collaboration.
