"Making Pyeongtaek a Hydrogen Hub" Government, Local Authorities, Hyundai, and SK Join Forces

Supply of 850 Hydrogen Trucks and Buses by 2030

Export vehicles waiting to be loaded at Pyeongtaek Port, Gyeonggi-do

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] The government, local governments, and companies have joined hands to increase the distribution of hydrogen vehicles and expand related infrastructure. On the 24th, Hyundai Motor Company signed a business agreement with the Ministry of Environment, Gyeonggi Province, Pyeongtaek City, SK E&S, Korea Gas Technology Corporation, and Hyundai Glovis to establish the ‘Pyeongtaek Hydrogen Mobility Special Zone.’ According to this agreement, Pyeongtaek City will introduce 850 hydrogen trucks and buses by 2030. This is an initiative to increase the distribution of hydrogen vehicles, focusing on commercial vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Company will develop and supply hydrogen trucks and buses that can be used at major transportation hubs such as Pyeongtaek Port, Jije Station, and Godeok New Town. In addition, together with Hyundai Glovis, they plan to develop a car carrier truck using the hydrogen electric truck to be launched this year and conduct pilot operations on actual roads. The pilot operation will be conducted around Pyeongtaek Port and Hyundai Motor and Kia production plants to evaluate vehicle performance, convenience, and economic feasibility.

SK E&S and Korea Gas Technology Corporation will build hydrogen charging stations at major transportation hubs to expand charging infrastructure. The government and local governments will provide administrative and financial support to create the hydrogen mobility special zone and assist in development and demonstration projects. Attendees at the signing ceremony included Han Jeong-ae, Minister of Environment; Jeong Jang-seon, Mayor of Pyeongtaek; Eom Jin-seop, Director of Environment Bureau of Gyeonggi Province; Hong Ki-won, Member of the National Assembly; Hong Seon-ui, Chairperson of Pyeongtaek City Council; Jeong Won-dae, Head of Domestic Support Business Division at Hyundai Motor; Chu Hyung-wook, President of SK E&S; Kim Hyun-joong, Head of Logistics Business Division at Hyundai Glovis; and Jo Yong-don, President of Korea Gas Technology Corporation.

Hyundai Motor Company stated, "We will proactively expand the distribution of hydrogen commercial vehicles in the Pyeongtaek Hydrogen Mobility Special Zone to lay the foundation for creating a domestic hydrogen ecosystem."

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