- Verification and technology development of complete vehicles applying key components of hydrogen mobility
- Establishment of the first hydrogen construction and industrial machinery charging infrastructure in Korea
Eco-Friendly Power Research Division
The Eco-Friendly Power Research Division focuses on developing next-generation eco-friendly and high-efficiency mobility power technologies that emit no greenhouse gases or pollutants to overcome the climate crisis, ensure energy security, and address environmental issues.
The main research areas include zero-carbon eco-friendly power sources using fuel cells and secondary batteries; electric power systems such as inverters, motors, and cylinders; green fuel internal combustion engines using hydrogen and ammonia; renewable energy production and storage; and power technologies for space and marine mobility.
Research Areas
Energy System Design Technology for Hydrogen Mobility
Electric Power System Design Technology
Development of Hydrogen and Decarbonized Power Source Performance Technology
Design Technology for Power Systems in Special Environments
Research on hydrogen fuel cells and integrated control systems
Performance and durability evaluation and analysis of real vehicles
Analysis of environmental impacts (vibration, dust)
Hydrogen storage and charging systems
Development of a 5-ton electric excavator capable of remote control with a response time of less than 150ms
Development of electric drive cylinders for 5-ton excavators with a thrust density of more than 2kN per kg
Development of charging infrastructure and basic technology for electric construction machinery
Development of a 1.2 kW hydrogen fuel cell stack for AGVs
Development of H2 carbon-free operation technology for industrial LPG SPI engines
Development of H2 carbon-free operation technology for industrial gasoline T-PFI engines
Development of construction machinery operating modes
Development of fuel cell degradation analysis and life prediction models
Development of thermal management technology for eco-friendly power systems
Development of battery thermal runaway control and extinguishing technology
Development of energy system technology for special/extreme environments