Backstory, Silver Academy reported November 2023 this explosive article showing demand for Silver to surpass Solar by 2030 (possibly?)
The Silver Academy reported:
The potential applications of the silver catalyst in hydrogen fuel cells developed by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford, and Toyota are significant. By substituting costly platinum group metals with silver, the technology aims to make fuel cells more affordable, opening up various potential applications, including:
- Vehicles: The use of more affordable fuel cells could significantly impact the transportation sector, enabling the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, including cars, trucks, trains, and heavy-duty vehicles
- Energy Storage and Conversion: Hydrogen fuel cells have great potential for energy storage and conversion, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional fuels such as gasoline. The development of more cost-effective fuel cells could enhance their viability for a wide range of energy storage and conversion applications
- Industrial and Power Generation: The affordability of fuel cells could also make them more practical for industrial and power generation applications, contributing to the decarbonization of energy-intensive processes
Overall, the use of silver catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells has the potential to revolutionize various sectors by making fuel cell technology more cost-effective and accessible for a wide range of applications, ultimately contributing to the transition to cleaner energy sources
South Korea Auto Titans Hyundai Motor and Kia to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems
- Hyundai Motor and Kia sign an agreement with Gore to co-develop polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems
- Collaboration to encompass test protocol and key aspects of PEM development
- Partnership aims to develop advanced fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, increasing durability and performance
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor), Kia Corporation (Kia) and W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) have signed an agreement at the Mabuk Eco-Friendly R&D Center, Korea, to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems.
The joint effort between the parties will encompass key aspects of PEM development. The ultimate goal of this collaboration is to develop an advanced PEM for next-generation fuel cell electric commercial vehicles.
A hydrogen fuel cell utilizes PEM to conduct protons between two electrodes. The PEM blocks the direct combination of incoming hydrogen and oxygen gases, facilitating the selective conduction of protons and, in turn, generating an electrical current to power a vehicle. The PEM technology plays a crucial role in determining the performance and durability of the fuel cell system.
For over 15 years, Hyundai Motor, Kia and Gore have been collaborating in the field of fuel cells. Building on this more-than-decade-long relationship, the partnership will now focus on jointly developing an optimal fuel cell system for commercial vehicles, with a specific emphasis on enhancing performance and durability.
“We are entering the next chapter of our partnership with Gore,” said Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Battery Development and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Development at Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. “By leveraging the 15 years of collaboration, we will acquire advanced fuel cell technology and lead the fuel cell electric vehicle market, accelerating the movement towards a sustainable future.”
Gore, an advanced materials company based in Delaware, USA, brings expertise in PEM, Catalyst coated Membrane and MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly) technology to the partnership. Combining Gore’s pioneering PEM technology with Hyundai Motor and Kia’s advanced fuel cell expertise, Hyundai Motor and Kia aims to incorporate advanced PEM technology into next-generation fuel cell systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and non-automotive sectors.
“We look forward to advancing our long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor and Kia,” said Michelle Augustine, Gore Clean Energy Business Group Leader. “Leveraging our advanced PEM technology solutions, we will work together with Hyundai Motor and Kia to enable them to deliver fuel cell vehicles that provide a performance and cost advantage to consumers.”
This collaboration builds upon Hyundai Motor Group’s 25 years of focus on hydrogen technology, which led to the establishment of the HTWO hydrogen business brand in 2020. The Group is actively expanding its fuel cell business globally, covering various sectors, including passenger and commercial vehicles, marine vessels, aerospace applications, power generation and more.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at:
http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai
SOURCE Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation
