Hyundai Motor Group's HTWO Fuel Cell Technology to Provide Clean Power for FAUN's ENGINIUS Commercial Trucks
Hyundai Motor Group's fuel cell brand HTWO has partnered with ENGINIUS to supply fuel cell systems for the mass production of hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. This collaboration aims to position HTWO as a leader in the European eco-friendly waste collection market. ENGINIUS, the first EU-type approved FCEV truck manufacturer, will utilize HTWO's 90-kW fuel cell systems for zero-emission waste collection and cargo delivery. Initial plans include testing the CITYPOWER medium cargo truck in 2024, with series production starting in 2025.
- Strategic partnership with ENGINIUS enhances HTWO's market position in eco-friendly commercial vehicles.
- Collaboration targets mass production of hydrogen-powered trucks, promoting zero emissions.
- HTWO's fuel cell technology demonstrated with over 30,000 NEXO units sold worldwide.
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- The Group to supply fuel cell systems to ENGINIUS for mass production of commercial trucks for various purposes, such as waste collection and cargo delivery
- Through HTWO's first partnership, the Group aims to lead the European eco-friendly waste collection vehicle sector with zero emissions hydrogen power
SEOUL, South Korea and BREMEN, Germany, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated fuel cell system brand HTWO today signed into partnership with ENGINIUS, a subsidiary of FAUN Group, to supply fuel cell systems for mass production of hydrogen-powered commercial trucks. Through its cooperation with FAUN Group, a key player in the European refuse truck market, HTWO will further accelerate its fuel cell system business.
HTWO's 90-kW fuel cell system will be paired with ENGINIUS chassis to provide zero-emission power for waste collection trucks and medium cargo trucks for intra-city goods delivery. HTWO's fuel cell electric vehicle technology is well established through Hyundai's NEXO FCEV, which has sold over 30,000 units worldwide.
ENGINIUS is Europe's first truck manufacturer with an EU-type approval for FCEVs. It has already supplied 60 BLUEPOWER waste collection trucks to waste disposal companies throughout Europe.
The CITYPOWER medium cargo truck, which ENGINIUS unveiled at IAA Transportation 2022, will be equipped with HTWO's fuel cell system for field testing in 2024 and series production is scheduled to start in 2025.
"This strategic partnership with ENGINIUS marks yet another significant milestone in HTWO's mission to free humanity from fossil fuel dependency in the commercial vehicle market," said Taewon Lim, Executive Vice President of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Business Center at Hyundai Motor Group. "This is the first time we are supplying our fuel cell system to another OEM at a large scale. ENGINIUS' initial fleet of more than 1,100 fuel cell trucks will represent a significant expansion of Hyundai's fuel cell system business."
"I am very pleased that we have been able to partner with Hyundai Motor Group, a proven expert in the field of fuel cell technology," said Patrick Hermanspann, CEO of FAUN Group.
Thorsten Baumeister, CEO of ENGINIUS' Trucks Division, added, "Our customers will benefit from our joint know-how and this partnership will provide a boost to carbon-neutral commercial trucking."
The two parties expect to collaborate further on eco-friendly drivetrain solutions for commercial vehicles in the mid- to long-term.
Information about Hyundai Motor Group: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com
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