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Hyundai Teams With Rolls-Royce to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain
The South Korean automotive group is developing an eVTOL aircraft through its Supernal subsidiary.
Supernal unveiled a cabin mock-up for its eVTOL aircraft at the Farnborough air show.
Hyundai's Supernal subsidiary is developing an eVTOL aircraft that will be powered by hydrogen in plans now backed by aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce (Image: David McIntosh/AIN)

Hyundai Motor Company is teaming with Rolls-Royce to deliver electric propulsion for new advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Applications will likely include the four-passenger eVTOL model now under development by the Korean automaker’s Supernal division.

Under a memorandum of understanding, the aircraft engine maker and Hyundai aim to be ready to conduct a joint fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025. The partners want to develop new powertrains both for Hyundai’s planned eVTOL aircraft, which will operate regional routes of up to around 60 miles and serve other AAM applications.