Hyundai Motor Shares Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicle Roadmap, Launches XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck at Digital Event
Hyundai Motor Company will unveil the XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck, the world's first mass-produced fuel cell truck, at a digital event on October 14 at 10:00 a.m. KST. This event will feature leaders from Hyundai's Commercial Vehicle Business Division discussing their roadmap for clean commercial mobility. The XCIENT Fuel Cell is designed for eco-friendly transport, equipped with a 350-bar hydrogen tank offering a range of 400 km and rapid refueling of 8-20 minutes. Hyundai plans to roll out 1,600 fuel cell commercial vehicles by 2025, supporting a future hydrogen society.
- Launch of XCIENT Fuel Cell, the first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck.
- Plans to deliver 1,600 fuel cell commercial vehicles by 2025.
- Focus on eco-friendly technology aligns with global sustainability trends.
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- Digital event to highlight Hyundai's fuel cell technology and commercial vehicle expansion plan and unveil XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck
- Launch event will take place at 10:00 a.m. KST on Oct. 14, with livestream at Hyundai Motor's official YouTube channel.
SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company will host a digital premiere event for the launch of XCIENT Fuel Cell, the world's first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck, at 10 a.m. KST on Oct. 14. At the event, leaders of Hyundai's Commercial Vehicle Business Division and Fuel Cell Center will introduce the eco-friendly fuel cell truck and their roadmap for clean commercial mobility.
The livestream will be viewable at Hyundai Motor's official YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/HyundaiWorldwide). Details about Hyundai's plan and technology will be released during the event.
Earlier in July, Hyundai shipped XCIENT Fuel Cell to customers in Switzerland as part of Hyundai Motor's plan to roll out a total of 1,600 fuel cell electric commercial vehicles by 2025. Hyundai Motor's focus on the fuel cell technology reflects its commitment to clean mobility and vision for a future hydrogen society.
XCIENT Fuel Cell is equipped with a 350-bar 32-kg hydrogen tank that provides around 400 km of driving range with a full trailer in tow. Fueling time to full charging takes approximately 8~20 minutes and this truck can carry a load comparable to a diesel truck. It also provides various safety and convenience features such as Front Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), smartphone mirroring and wireless charging.
About Hyundai Motor Company
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company offers a range of world-class vehicles and mobility services in more than 200 countries. Hyundai Motor sold more than 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2019, and currently employs some 120,000 personnel worldwide. The company is enhancing its product lineup with vehicles designed to help usher in a more sustainable future, while offering innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. Through the process Hyundai aims to facilitate 'Progress for Humanity' with smart mobility solutions that vitalize connections between people and provide quality time to its customers.
More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com
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