Initial Research Pathway

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 Topic: Hyundai Fuel Cell Technology


  Shakir and I picked this because EVs are becoming more prevalent in the coming decades. Therefore, we have chosen this topic out of interest.






  Initially, I had picked 2JZ-GTE engine made for the Toyota Supra MKIV because of my passionate love for motorcars. However, Shakir had another proposal which was an EV vehicle. After a discussion with him, we both agreed on the topic of Hyundai's Fuel Cell Technology. 
  We were intrigued by the progression of Singapore's perspective towards Electric Vehicles over the last decade. I vaguely remember when the first Tesla Model was imported into Singapore. The owner had to fork out an additional S$14000 just because it rans solely on electrical power. A decade later, the government starts to give out incentives and subsidies for car owners to convert their private vehicles to electric ones. I hope my upcoming report will shed light on the wonderful future that Electric Vehicles will usher in.


Further research was done using Google search engine. A total of 5 relevant websites/articles were found using various prompts with crucial information that will definitely aid me in my report. The 5 websites are as follows, 
1. Hyundai News. (n.d.) how does Fuel Cell work? Retrieved from how does Fuel Cell work?
This article was found by entering 'How does Hyundai Fuel Cell work' in the search bar. This article listed out the functions and difference compared to traditional electrical battery-powered vehicles.

2. Hyundai G. (n.d.). Hyundai Fuel Cell Cars Explained. Retrieved from Hyundai Fuel Cell Cars Explained
This article was found under the same search prompt as above. Further elaboration on the inner workings of the Fuel Cell.

3. Data Commons. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://datacommons.org/place/country/SGP?utm_medium=explore&mprop=amount&popt=Emissions&cpv=emittedThing,CarbonDioxide&hl=en
This statistical archived website was found using the prompt, 'Carbon monoxide emission from Singapore'. I wanted to observe the environmental damages Singapore was causing, tangent to the mitigation Fuel Cells would benefit our country.

4. 4. Alternative Fuels Data Center (n.d.) How Do Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Work Using Hydrogen? Retrieved from Picture
Picture was found to provide a visual understanding of the product.

5. Hyundai News. (2013) Retrieved from Fuel Cells
This article was found under the prompt, 'Hyundai Fuel Cells'. This article shows me the recent investments made into the fuel cell technology. This proves that stakeholders are viewing the fuel cells as an alternative to the electrical battery.
(Updated - 3 Oct 2024)














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