Manufacturers Audi and Hyundai have announced they have joined together in a multi-year ‘patent cross-licensing agreement’ to share hydrogen fuel cell technology and ideas.
The South Korean and German brands have said they will share components and patent licenses over the next few years – although the contract duration is yet to be confirmed.
Both manufacturers are responsible for hydrogen-powered vehicle development in their respective groups and the advancements in this partnership will be used throughout both organisations.
As Hyundai was the world’s first mass-producing fuel cell vehicle manufacturer and Audi is planning to release its first production fuel cell model at the start of the next decade, this partnership will see both companies benefit from shared knowledge and equipment.
Euisun Chung, Hyundai Motor Company vice chairman, said: “This agreement is another example of Hyundai’s strong commitment to creating a more sustainable future whilst enhancing consumers’ lives with hydrogen-powered vehicles, the fastest way to a truly zero-emission world.
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“We are confident that the Hyundai-Audi partnership will successfully demonstrate the vision and benefits of FCEVs to the global society.”
Audi board member for technical development Peter Mertens said: “The fuel cell is the most systematic form of electric driving and thus a potent asset in our technology portfolio for the emission-free premium mobility of the future.
“On our FCEV roadmap, we are joining forces with strong partners such as Hyundai. For the breakthrough of this sustainable technology, cooperation is the smart way to leading innovations with attractive cost structures.”
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