Hyundai Motor Opens 8th Domestic Hydrogen Charging Station in Seoul Gangdong

[Asia Economy Reporter Suyeon Woo] Hyundai Motor Company is accelerating the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure by opening its eighth hydrogen refueling station in the Gangdong-gu area of Seoul to revitalize the hydrogen industry.

Hyundai Motor announced on the 27th that it has completed the installation of facilities for the 'H Gangdong Hydrogen Refueling Station' in collaboration with GS Caltex and will begin full-scale operation from the 28th.

The 'H Gangdong Hydrogen Refueling Station' is the eighth hydrogen refueling station directly established by Hyundai Motor since 2018 in urban areas nationwide (Busan, Yeouido National Assembly in Seoul, Incheon) and highway rest stops (Yeoju, Anseong, Haman, Hanam) to popularize hydrogen electric vehicles.

Following the 'H National Assembly Hydrogen Refueling Station,' which began operation in September last year, this is the second commercial hydrogen refueling station located in Seoul. It signifies Hyundai Motor and energy company GS Caltex's strategic collaboration to promote the development of the hydrogen industry alongside the expansion of Seoul's hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

The 'H Gangdong Hydrogen Refueling Station' was established on a total area of 211.2㎡ at the GS Caltex Bokji Sangil Charging Station (LPG refueling station) in Gangdong-gu. It can fully charge more than 70 hydrogen electric vehicles daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (including holidays), greatly enhancing charging convenience for drivers in the eastern Seoul and eastern metropolitan areas.

It is also expected to establish itself as a comprehensive energy refueling station alongside existing gas stations, LPG refueling stations, and electric vehicle charging stations.

A Hyundai Motor official said, "We expect to improve the economic feasibility and stability of hydrogen refueling stations through collaboration with GS Caltex, which has extensive experience in operating refueling stations," adding, "We will continue to strive to expand the supply of hydrogen electric vehicles and infrastructure so that Korea can develop into a true hydrogen society."

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