CAN KOREA CRACK THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY?

EV Channels Review

This episode of Fully Charged explores the burgeoning hydrogen economy, with a focus on South Korea's advancements showcased at the H2 Mobility Plus Energy Show 2021. While acknowledging battery electric vehicles' dominance in smaller segments, the review highlights hydrogen's potential in larger applications like trucks, trams, and industrial machinery. The presenter, DK, details several innovative concepts, including the M Vision Pop urban mobility concept with its unique maneuverability and smartphone integration, and the Axion Fuel Cell commercial vehicle from Hyundai. A standout feature is SK's liquefied hydrogen technology, enabling a drone with an impressive 12-hour flight time. The Trailer Drone, with its autonomous "e-bogie" system, and the Vision FK sports car concept, co-developed with Rimac, demonstrate ambitious applications of hydrogen fuel cells. The review concludes by questioning the feasibility and potential global adoption of a hydrogen economy, leaving viewers to ponder its future.