Korea-Czech Industry-Academia-Research Technology Collaboration Agreement Signed
On the 20th (local time), Hyundai Motor Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 'Future Mobility Technology Collaboration' in Prague, Czech Republic, with Ostrava University of Technology, Korea Automotive Technology Institute, and Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology.
Ostrava University of Technology, established in 1849, is a leading local technical university with seven departments including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics and electrical engineering, computer science, mining, metallurgy, and materials science. It is located near Hyundai Motor's Czech factory. Under this agreement, the parties will cooperate to commercialize new technologies, foster local talent, and increase academic exchanges.
Specifically, they plan to join forces in researching related technologies such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, bidirectional charging and discharging, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. They will hold various R&D projects and technical workshops, exchange personnel, and expand the scope of research. In 2020, the Czech Republic announced a national plan for eco-friendly mobility to establish a sustainable transportation system and reduce environmental impact.
Na Seung-sik, President of the Korea Automotive Research Institute; Jeon Yoon-jong, President of the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology; Kim Dong-wook, Vice President of Hyundai Motor Company’s Strategic Planning Office; Ahn Duk-geun, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy; Jozef S?kela, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic; and Vaclav Snasel, President of the Czech Technical University Ostrava, are taking a photo after signing an agreement on the 20th. [Photo by Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry]
Kim Dong-wook, Vice President of Hyundai Motor, said, "Since the enactment of the Special Act on the Activation of Distributed Energy in June, Hyundai Motor is planning a domestic pilot project to build a V2G ecosystem," adding, "We plan to share the experience and know-how accumulated from creating the Korean V2G ecosystem with the Czech electric vehicle market."
Na Seung-sik, President of the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, stated, "Through this agreement, we will combine our respective mobility technologies and research capabilities to secure global technological superiority," and added, "Furthermore, we will take the lead in promoting exchanges and research cooperation between industry, academia, and research institutes in both countries."
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