Auto giant Hyundai has taken another step toward shaping the future of sustainable energy, announcing a strategic partnership with Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

This collaboration, set over three years, will explore cutting-edge advancements in hydrogen energy and future manufacturing technologies, including AI, robotics, and 3D printing.

The alliance focuses on addressing Singapore’s unique energy landscape. Lacking in natural resources, the compact city-state currently relies on natural gas for 95% of its power generation.

Hydrogen energy, with its potential to reduce carbon emissions, could serve as a crucial pillar in Singapore’s journey toward carbon neutrality.

Hyundai’s established leadership in hydrogen fuel cell technology will drive the research, targeting the integration of hydrogen energy solutions suitable for Singapore’s dense urban environment.

The ease of implementation, coupled with Hyundai’s emphasis on operational safety, could accelerate the nation’s adoption of hydrogen energy to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

“We aim to accelerate our research in innovative technologies,” said Hyun Sung Park, CEO of Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore. “Our goal is to enhance the commercial viability of sustainable mobility solutions.”

Singapore’s Smart Nation vision—a digital roadmap for economic and social growth—aligns closely with the objectives of this partnership.

By straddling the intersection of energy innovation and digital transformation, the joint lab program could place Singapore at the forefront of hydrogen energy development and advanced manufacturing.

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