"Hyundai's Bold Bet: Harnessing Food Waste for a Hydrogen-Powered Future"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek
Hyundai plans to rely on hydrogen fuel cells generated from plastic, food, and organic waste to power a new generation of EVs, including passenger cars and heavy-duty trucks, by 2050. The company is developing waste-to-hydrogen methods and aims to commercialize megawatt-scale polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyzer manufacturing capabilities for green hydrogen production. However, the lack of hydrogen infrastructure and recharging stations remains a challenge, with only a few available in North America. Additionally, Hyundai is focusing on software-defined vehicles and AI integration, with a $100 million stake in AI chip manufacturer Tenstorrent to support these developments.