HD Hyundai Oil Bank has developed and supplied South Korea's first hydrogen engine oil, targeting the hydrogen mobility lubricant market for commercial vehicle manufacturers.
On August 11, HD Hyundai Oil Bank announced that it has supplied the XTeer H2-ICE (Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine) engine oil, specifically designed for hydrogen internal combustion engines, to hydrogen commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Tata Daewoo.
In 2023, HD Hyundai Oil Bank began developing lubricant technology for hydrogen internal combustion engines and completed product development and performance verification using proprietary technology last year.
Hydrogen internal combustion engines operate at higher combustion temperatures than traditional internal combustion engines, which can lead to engine wear and oil performance degradation due to moisture generated during combustion. To address these challenges, HD Hyundai Oil Bank has developed technologies for engine protection, moisture control, and sediment suppression during combustion.
Hydrogen internal combustion engines are gaining attention as an eco-friendly power source that can replace diesel engines in commercial vehicles and large transport equipment, leveraging existing internal combustion engine production infrastructure and offering shorter refueling times.
A representative from HD Hyundai Oil Bank stated, "We have secured lubricant technology specifically for hydrogen internal combustion engines through independent research and development and have reached the commercialization stage. We will continue to expand high-value lubricant solutions aimed at the global market to actively respond to changes in the future mobility sector."
Additionally, last month, HD Hyundai Oil Bank opened its flagship store, 'Hyundai XTeer Pangyo,' offering premium lubricant products and engine oil change services.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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