An MOU between Hyundai, Komoco Motors and ITE Singapore paves the way for future EV technicians
Singapore – At the opening of Komoco Motors’ new Electric Vehicle (EV) Service Centre, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hyundai Motor Company, Komoco Motors and the Singapore Institute of Technology (ITE) has been signed, paving the way for the next five years training the future generation of EV technicians and specialists.
The MOU between the three entities was signed by Mr Sung Nam Kim- VP and head of Global Channel & Service Sub-Division at Hyundai, Mr Teo Hock Seng – Executive Chairman of Komoco Motors Pte Ltd and Ms Low Khah Gek – CEO of ITE Singapore, with Mr Hong Bum Jung, CEO of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre and guest of honor Mr Ng Lang, Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in attendance.
The Hyundai-Komoco-ITE memorandum of understanding is the first of its kind in the industry where a manufacturer, distributor and educator have joined hands.
Underlining Komoco’s commitment to an electrified future, the local distributor has also been selected by Hyundai Motor Group to run the Korean brand’s first dedicated EV service centre in the world, located within Komoco Motors’ facility at 253 Alexandra Road.
As part of the 5-year plan between all three parties, up to 10 ITE students per year will be selected for an internship program at Hyundai Motor and Komoco Motors to gain the necessary knowledge and technical knowhow needed for maintaining the future generations of BEVs in Singapore. Up to three scholarships and five book prizes will also be awarded to outstanding students annually, and ITE lecturers from the institute’s automotive department will be attached to both Hyundai and Komoco Motors for learning opportunities.
The joint partnership is intended to create a pool of skilled technicians that will foster Hyundai Motor’s sustainable mobility initiatives and advanced automotive technologies. As per Singapore’s Green Plan, Hyundai Motor and Komoco are committed to helping the local land transport authority in its goal to achieve all clean energy vehicle registrations by 2030.
The MOU between the three entities was signed by Mr Sung Nam Kim- VP and head of Global Channel & Service Sub-Division at Hyundai, Mr Teo Hock Seng – Executive Chairman of Komoco Motors Pte Ltd and Ms Low Khah Gek – CEO of ITE Singapore, with Mr Hong Bum Jung, CEO of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre and guest of honor Mr Ng Lang, Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in attendance.
The Hyundai-Komoco-ITE memorandum of understanding is the first of its kind in the industry where a manufacturer, distributor and educator have joined hands.
Underlining Komoco’s commitment to an electrified future, the local distributor has also been selected by Hyundai Motor Group to run the Korean brand’s first dedicated EV service centre in the world, located within Komoco Motors’ facility at 253 Alexandra Road.
As part of the 5-year plan between all three parties, up to 10 ITE students per year will be selected for an internship program at Hyundai Motor and Komoco Motors to gain the necessary knowledge and technical knowhow needed for maintaining the future generations of BEVs in Singapore. Up to three scholarships and five book prizes will also be awarded to outstanding students annually, and ITE lecturers from the institute’s automotive department will be attached to both Hyundai and Komoco Motors for learning opportunities.
The joint partnership is intended to create a pool of skilled technicians that will foster Hyundai Motor’s sustainable mobility initiatives and advanced automotive technologies. As per Singapore’s Green Plan, Hyundai Motor and Komoco are committed to helping the local land transport authority in its goal to achieve all clean energy vehicle registrations by 2030.
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