KGM Signs Technical Cooperation Agreement with PHINIA for Hydrogen Engine Development
– Through technical collaboration with PHINIA, KGM aims to secure core hydrogen engine technology and effectively execute the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy’s (MOTIE) national project,”CO2 Zero Low-Cost Small Commercial Hydrogen Engine Vehicle Development”
– The project targets compliance with NOx emission regulations and the development of a 2-liter diesel-based hydrogen engine and vehicle
– Leveraging its unique internal combustion engine (ICE) expertise, KGM plans to pioneer the alternative fuel market with hydrogen engines and expand the eco-friendly pickup segment
KGM has signed a technical cooperation agreement with PHINIA Delphi France SAS to jointly develop hydrogen engines.
The signing ceremony, held on January 15 at KGM’s R&D Center in Pyeongtaek, was attended by KGM’s Head of R&D, Mr. Yong-il Kwon, and PHINIA’s Executive Vice President of R&D, Mr. Todd Anderson.
KGM is currently participating in the MOTIE national project “CO2 Zero Low-Cost Small Commercial Hydrogen Engine Vehicle Development” in collaboration with PHINIA, the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, and other partners. This new technical partnership is expected to enhance project execution and accelerate hydrogen engine development.
This national project aims to develop a 2-liter diesel-based hydrogen engine and vehicle that meets NOx emission regulations and achieves a driving range of over 500 km, making it suitable for both industrial and vehicular applications.
PHINIA is a global leader in supplying key hydrogen and diesel engine components, including Engine Management Systems (EMS), injectors, and pumps. KGM will integrate its in-house diesel engine technology with PHINIA’s Fuel Injection Equipment (FIE) system and ECU technology to drive the project forward.
The development roadmap consists of the basic designing of the multipurpose engine and vehicle, performance development of the engine and vehicle, along with the base design of an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), and then optimization of engine and vehicle performance, including further research and development.
A KGM representative stated,
Eco-friendly hydrogen engines are a crucial next-generation powertrain technology.
“The hydrogen engine developed through this collaboration will be applicable not only to vehicles but also to construction and industrial machinery. Leveraging KGM’s unique ICE expertise, we aim to pioneer the alternative fuel market and expand the eco-friendly pickup segment, targeting niche opportunities in the ICE market.”
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