Hyundai Rotem has started to develop next-generation tanks that use hydrogen fuel cells as power sources
An official from Hyundai Rotem said on the 23rd,
“We are also studying electricity using hydrogen fuel cells in accordance with society’s overall eco-friendly needs,”
adding, “We plan to apply a hybrid method that combines diesel engines and hydrogen fuel cells until it is fully electrified.” According to the ESG trend, we are developing tanks using hydrogen fuel cells, which are eco-friendly energy, in cooperation with the National Defense Research Institute, the official said, adding, “The development is expected to be completed around 2040 according to the research roadmap.” It is the first time in the world to start developing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered tram.
If a motor using hydrogen fuel cells is used as a driving system, mobility such as rapid acceleration and on-site capability will be improved, and low-noise driving will be possible, thereby improving covertness.
Meanwhile, Hyundai Rotem’s K3 tank, which is envisioning as the next model for the K2 tank, plans to introduce a “stealth shape.” The stealth function is to reduce the detection possibility by absorbing or reflecting the enemy’s radar waves. To this end, it is known that a paint with radio wave absorption function will be used on the vehicle body and a design that minimizes protrusions such as turrets will be applied.
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Hyundai Rotem has started to develop next-generation tanks that use hydrogen fuel cells as power sources, source
