Hyundai Motor Group and HTX Collaborate to Revolutionize Singapore’s Public Safety Fleet with Advanced Mobility Solutions
Strategic Partnership Aims to Enhance Agility and Operational Readiness in Public Safety by 2028
Joint Ventures in Robotics and Hydrogen Technologies Set to Strengthen Future Mobility Solutions for Singapore’s Home Team
Hyundai Motor Group and HTX Team Up to Revolutionize Singapore’s Public Safety Fleet
Hyundai Motor Group has forged a significant partnership with Singapore’s Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX), aimed at transforming how the city-state develops and customizes its public safety fleet. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Gyeongju, promises to enhance agility and operational readiness in public safety operations.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration
The tripartite MoU was signed by Chan Tsan, Chief Executive of HTX, alongside key executives from Hyundai Motor Group, including Ilbum Kim, Executive Vice President, and Hyun Sung Park, CEO of Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS). The signing was witnessed by notable figures such as Sim Ann, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs, and Sung Kim, President for Strategic Planning at Hyundai Motor Group.
Goals of the Partnership
The partnership lays the groundwork for the debut of the Kia PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) modular electric vehicle (EV) platform in Singapore. This platform will serve as the foundation for a technology demonstration project set to launch by 2028, with a focus on optimizing Singapore’s fleet of public safety vehicles, which includes police cars and rapid-response units.
Transformative Technologies at Play
Recognizing Singapore’s conducive environment for innovation, Hyundai Motor Group sees the city as a "smart urban mobility hub." Since establishing the HMGICS in 2023, the Group has nurtured partnerships with local universities and global companies, aiming to leverage its proprietary technologies to drive public mobility innovation.
Ilbum Kim emphasized the importance of real-world demonstrations in leading global innovation. He stated, "Through real-world demonstrations of mobility solutions, we will continue to lead global innovation in future technologies such as robotics and hydrogen."
Enhancing Fleet Operations
The collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency for HTX, particularly in customizing vehicles for various operational needs under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Currently, HTX tailors a range of vehicles for agencies, including the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force. The adoption of the Kia PBV platform will allow HTX to create a unified operational platform based on modular vehicle architecture.
This innovative approach allows for more flexible and scalable designs, which will significantly boost operational readiness and efficiency while reducing the reliance on multiple specialized vehicles. The initiative aligns with Singapore’s broader electrification strategy as outlined in the Singapore Green Plan 2030, which envisions a future where all vehicles run on cleaner energy by 2040.
Expanding Horizons: Robotics and Hydrogen Energy
The collaboration goes beyond mobility solutions; it also encompasses future technologies such as robotics and hydrogen energy. Hyundai Motor Group has a strong track record in these areas, having acquired Boston Dynamics to bolster its robotics capabilities. Additionally, the Group has launched the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck, the XCIENT Fuel Cell, underscoring its commitment to sustainable mobility.
A Vision for the Future
This partnership between Hyundai Motor Group and HTX marks a pivotal moment in Singapore’s public safety landscape. With shared goals of advancing scientific research and technology, both parties are positioned to push the boundaries of innovation, ultimately leading to smarter systems for public safety.
In conclusion, as the collaboration deepens and as they navigate the realms of advanced mobility and sustainable technologies, Hyundai Motor Group and HTX are set to create a significant impact not only on Singapore’s public safety systems but also on the broader frameworks of urban mobility. Their pioneering efforts will undoubtedly resonate well into the future, setting a benchmark for other nations to follow.