Hyundai Motor Group and SK Enmove partner to develop next-generation technology in automotive refrigerants = South Korea

Hyundai Motor Group announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK Enmove, a lubricant-related business, to develop next-generation refrigerants.
Through the MOU, the two companies will develop refrigerants for both heating and cooling purposes necessary for electric vehicles (EVs) and build a circular economy across the entire refrigerant business.
The plan is to SK Enmove will develop the refrigerant, and Hyundai Motor Group will develop the automotive thermal management system equipped with the refrigerant.
The refrigerant developed by both companies has improved cooling performance by more than 30% compared to existing refrigerants.
become. Additionally, the two companies will proceed with the development of automotive refrigerants that can be applied to internal combustion engine vehicles. Hyundai Motor Group will develop next-generation automotive refrigerants based on the heat management and
Together with the technology related to the control system, the company hopes to improve the driving distance of cars in winter. In the future, the European Union (EU) regulations regarding polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS) will be particularly important.
While developing products that are not included in the system, the company is also establishing a system to collect and reuse waste refrigerants.