Hyundai Rotem displayed a model of its H2 WAVe at ADEX 2025, showing the vehicle’s hydrogen fuel cell elements. (Janes/Sunil Nair)
Hyundai Rotem has highlighted the progress it has made developing hydrogen fuel cell technology for military vehicles.
At the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, which runs from 17 to 24 October, the company displayed two models of vehicles it is developing that are powered by such technology.
These comprise the company’s H2 WAVe, which stands for hydrogen wheeled armoured vehicle electric, and a modular unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) named the Black versatile electric land (VEIL) platform.
H2 WAVe
The H2 WAVe is based on the chassis of Hyundai Rotem’s K808 8×8 wheeled armoured fighting vehicle, which is operated by the Republic of Korea Army (RoKA).
The vehicle has a hydrogen fuel cell system integrated to a thermal management system and a…
