Hyundai Motor Group's first overseas hydrogen fuel cell system production base, HTWO Guangzhou, is collaborating with the French gas company Air Liquide to advance hydrogen mobility initiatives in China.
On November 6, HTWO Guangzhou signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Air Liquide China during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2026) held in Shanghai. Air Liquide China is the Chinese subsidiary of the French gas company Air Liquide.
The two companies will work together across the entire hydrogen mobility industry value chain. They will integrate HTWO Guangzhou's hydrogen fuel cell system technology with Air Liquide China's capabilities in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and infrastructure development. Air Liquide China is involved in hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and the establishment of hydrogen refueling stations in China.
They will also explore a demonstration model for an integrated hydrogen value chain. Specifically, they aim to validate efficient operational models by linking hydrogen supply with the operation of hydrogen commercial vehicles in real transportation environments, such as logistics hubs and trunk transportation. Additionally, they plan to enhance economic viability by reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) and developing a hydrogen mobility business model suitable for the local market.
Choi Doo-ha, General Manager of HTWO Guangzhou, stated, "Through this collaboration, we aim to explore a hydrogen value chain business model that integrates vehicle transportation, charging infrastructure, and hydrogen supply, contributing to the hydrogen mobility industry in China."
HTWO Guangzhou sold over 900 hydrogen commercial vehicles in China last year, ranking third in overall sales and first among foreign-invested companies. In July of last year, it also established the China Fuel Cell Technology Research Institute to expand local product development and technological collaboration.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.