Hyundai Motor Begins Construction of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Factory in Ulsan
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai Motor is constructing a 42,975 meter-square hydrogen fuel cell factory in Ulsan, South Korea to start production in 2028.
  • The factory will feature an advanced logistics automation system, utilizing automated storage and autonomous mobile robots for stack production and system assembly.
  • The facility, part of an existing gearbox factory, aims to streamline hydrogen fuel cell production by combining stack assembly and system completion in one step.
  • Following the acquisition of Hyundai Mobis' hydrogen fuel cell business, Hyundai Motor has been expanding its production capacity, with existing facilities in South Korea and Guangzhou.
Hyundai Motor has initiated the construction of a new hydrogen fuel cell factory in Ulsan, South Korea, set to commence production in 2028. This facility is strategically located within the existing gearbox factory, occupying 42,975 square meters. The company is focusing on implementing a cutting-edge logistics automation system that will manage stack production, system assembly, and overall logistics utilizing state-of-the-art equipment such as automated storage units and autonomous mobile robots. By integrating stack assembly and system completion into a single process step, Hyundai Motor aims to enhance efficiency in hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing. Last year, Hyundai Motor acquired Hyundai Mobis' hydrogen fuel cell business, boosting its production capacity. The current production facility can manufacture 23,000 units of systems per year, while the Guangzhou plant has the capacity to produce 6,500 units annually. With the new factory in Ulsan and the utilization of advanced technologies, Hyundai Motor is demonstrating its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the automotive industry.
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