Hyundai Motor Group and Singapore’s science and technology agency HTX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on future mobility and advanced technologies.
Under the collaboration, the parties plan to introduce the Kia PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) modular electric vehicle platform in a technology demonstration in Singapore to improve the agility and readiness of public safety fleets.
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The scope also includes exploring joint research and applications in areas such as robotics and hydrogen energy.
The agreement was signed by Chan Tsan, chief executive of HTX; Ilbum Kim, executive vice president and head of global policy office at Hyundai Motor Group; and Hyun Sung Park, CEO of Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).
Kim said: “Hyundai Motor Group has established a solid foundation for driving public mobility innovation in partnership with the Singaporean government, leveraging our proprietary technologies. Through real-world demonstrations of mobility solutions, we will continue to lead global innovation in future technologies such as robotics and hydrogen.”
The agreement was formalised at the 2025 APEC CEO Summit Korea in Gyeongju.
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By GlobalDataHyundai Motor and HTX intend to run a demonstration of a multi-purpose modular EV platform by the end of 2028.
HTX currently adapts a range of vehicles to meet operational needs across agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Beyond mobility, the collaboration will extend to robotics and hydrogen technologies.
Tsan said: “Every partnership we forge is about advancing science and technology to empower the Home Team with better tools and smarter systems.
“This collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group enables us to push the boundaries of future mobility technologies and bring cutting-edge innovations into real-world Home Team operations, and beyond.”
