TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan secured its first-ever medal at the prestigious Hydrogen Grand Prix world finals in Germany, with the SOLOMON Fuel Cell Fleet (所羅門燃料電池車隊) from National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (國立高雄科技大學) claiming silver Wednesday (Aug. 27). The groundbreaking achievement marked Taiwan's debut at the international hydrogen-powered vehicle competition, which attracted over 50 teams from around the globe during the Aug. 21-27 event. The historic victory represents a major breakthrough for Taiwan's emerging hydrogen energy technology sector.
National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology announced Wednesday (Aug. 27) that the SOLOMON team's remarkable performance shattered a decade-long absence of Asian competitors at the world championship level. The international competition drew hundreds of students and teachers from across continents, highlighting the rapidly growing global interest in hydrogen-powered vehicle technology. The breakthrough achievement signals Taiwan's emergence as a significant player in the competitive hydrogen energy sector.
The Y.S. Educational Foundation (育秀教育基金會) supported National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology in mentoring Chung-Cheng Industrial High School's (高雄中正高工) CH2R team, which secured eighth place in their competitive group. University officials emphasized that the competition transcended traditional racing, representing an inter-generational educational achievement that demonstrated "big hand holding a small hand" in hydrogen energy learning. The collaborative approach highlighted Taiwan's commitment to fostering hydrogen technology expertise across different educational levels.
International audiences and competitors from the United States, Chile, Slovakia, Austria, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Australia delivered enthusiastic applause for the Taiwanese teams during the award ceremony. National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology declared that the silver medal achievement marks the dawn of a new era for Taiwan's hydrogen technology sector. The university predicted Taiwan's continued prominence on the global stage as the hydrogen energy revolution gains momentum worldwide. ◼