In the context of autos, hydrogen energy will once again be explored at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2024
In spite of the fact that electric vehicles are getting the bulk of the spotlight for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024, hydrogen energy has managed to make its way back into the discourse owing to two of the most important motor vehicle manufacturers.
In spite of the fact that electric vehicles are getting the bulk of the attention for carbon-neutral technology at CES 2024, hydrogen energy has managed to make its way back into the conversation altogether. This is all because to two of the most well-known automotive manufacturers.
As part of the extensive technology and gadget exhibition that took place in Las Vegas, Hyundai brought attention to the fact that it intends to harness the potential of hydrogen energy. The South Korean vehicle maker has said that it may be able to make a contribution to the establishment of a “hydrogen society” by expanding its activities into the fields of energy production, storage, and transportation in addition to producing automobiles that are driven by fuel cells that are fueled by hydrogen.
On Monday, José Muñoz, who holds the position of president and global chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor Co., made a forecast that it is already technologically feasible and will eventually make sense from a commercial standpoint as well.
According to statements made by Bosch Mobility, a company that manufactures autos, the company plans to introduce its first hydrogen combustion engine this year. As the company mentioned during their CES 2024 event, this will be yet another big step toward decreasing the amount of carbon emissions that are created by people on a global basis. This will be accomplished by reducing the amount of carbon emissions that are produced.
They have both said that they have been encouraged to go on with their respective efforts as a result of expenditures such as the seven billion dollars that the United States government is paying into the development of hydrogen infrastructure. Bosch and Hyundai have both stated that they have been encouraged to move forward with their respective efforts.
“Saloon” and “Space-Hub” are the names of the two concept vehicles that Honda introduced to the general public on Tuesday at their presentation. According to the Japanese automotive manufacturer, the Zero Series approach to electric vehicle development concentrates on the design of vehicles that are “thin, light, and wise,” with the specific purpose of minimizing the size and weight of the battery.
Kia, on the other hand, has introduced three electric vans that are able to fast convert body modules from being used as freight haulers to taxis and other applications. The year 2025 is the year when South Korea is expected to begin manufacturing the vans, according to the plans.
In addition, VinFast, a startup company based in Vietnam that specializes in electric vehicles, presented a concept for an electric truck. One of the names that has been offered to the mid-size pickup truck is the VF Wild.
An example of one of the improvements that Mercedes-Benz demonstrated for its entertainment systems was the introduction of a brand-new virtual assistant that was powered by artificial intelligence
Personalized interactions between drivers and their cars are the goal of this assistant, which was created to support such interactions. The artificial intelligence will be coupled to functions that enable automated driving, comfy seats, data displays, and charging while the update is being accomplished.
During the CES 2024 conference, the tech titan revealed this information. However, while automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes are focusing on improving their in-car ecosystems that are exclusive to them, other manufacturers are building more ties with Google in order to pre-install software such as Google Maps and Assistant in their vehicles. Mercedes is one of the manufacturers that is doing this.
Over the course of the next year, the Google built-in will be made accessible on a variety of automobiles produced by Nissan, the luxury brand Lincoln produced by Ford Motor Company, and other manufacturers. When the year 2025 arrives, Porsche will do the same thing. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is doing research and development on its own technology that will combine Google apps.
Additionally, Honda outlined its future objectives for its Zero Series as well as larger improvements in electric vehicles, including the company’s conduct of independent research on solid-state batteries. The Executive Vice President of Honda, Shinji Aoyama, said on Tuesday that the firm plans to include solid-state batteries into the Zero Series by the late 2020s. This announcement was made at a press conference that took place on Tuesday.
When it comes to the mass commercialization of electric cars that are powered by batteries, it is widely acknowledged that solid-state batteries are required. Although lithium-ion batteries are becoming more popular for use in electric cars, it is important to note that they are prone to catching fire. Solid-state batteries have the potential to be more powerful, and they display a better degree of stability than other types of batteries.
Solid-state batteries have a higher energy density, which means that they can be smaller while still maintaining a decent range and stronger outputs, as was mentioned by Mitsuru Kariya, who is the head of the research and development group at Honda Motor and is responsible for the electric vehicle technology that was revealed on Tuesday. Kariya is responsible for the technology that was revealed. Additionally, he said that this might prove to be beneficial in terms of making electric cars lighter, which would ultimately result in an increase in their fuel economy.
It is not true that Honda is the only automobile manufacturer that has its eyes set on a future with solid-state batteries. A recent deal between Toyota and Idemitsu, a Japanese oil business, called for the two companies to work together on the production of superior solid-state batteries. This is just one example.
