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Hyundai Seals Singapore Deals on EV Fleet Pilot and Hydrogen Exploration

The agreements turn Singapore into a working lab for a 2028 government‑fleet demo, with parallel exploration of hydrogen projects.

Overview

  • Hyundai signed an MOU with Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency to run a mobility technology demonstration for government vehicles through 2028 using a multipurpose modular electric platform.
  • The automaker will provide technical support and directly supply fleet vehicles in collaboration with the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore, positioning the hub as the project’s testbed.
  • Separately, Hyundai and Singapore’s Economic Development Board agreed to identify low‑carbon projects, including hydrogen energy solutions, with potential collaborations involving local firms and startups.
  • Exploratory items under the EDB pact include assessing use of Singapore’s pipeline network for hydrogen distribution and evaluating options for power generation and long‑distance transport.
  • The MOUs were signed Oct. 31 on the sidelines of the APEC events in Gyeongju, with senior Hyundai executives and Singapore officials in attendance, and potential regional expansion was described as a future possibility.