"Hyundai Targets North American Eco-Friendly Truck Market, Showcases Hydrogen Truck at Expo"

Hyundai Xcient Hydrogen Electric Truck Exhibited at ACT Expo 2022 in the United States

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dae-yeol] Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will participate in the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2022, a clean transportation vehicle exhibition held over four days starting on the 9th (local time) in Long Beach, USA. As the largest event in North America, this is Hyundai's first participation.

Hyundai will exhibit the Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck this year and operate a test drive program. This vehicle is the world's first mass-produced electric truck powered by hydrogen fuel by Hyundai. Hyundai was also invited as a speaker at the official conference of the event. Now in its 11th year, this annual expo showcases sustainable mobility solutions to government agencies and large fleet operators such as rental car companies in the eco-friendly logistics and transportation industry.

On the opening day, Hyundai highlighted the advantages of hydrogen trucks such as energy efficiency, ease of production, transportation, and storage, and short refueling times during a discussion session focused on hydrogen vehicles. The company expects that within a few years, the total cost of ownership for hydrogen trucks will be comparable to that of diesel trucks. Although infrastructure development is considered a hurdle for hydrogen vehicles, the industry sees a good fit between trucks operating on fixed routes and operational fleets.

Earlier, in July last year, Hyundai was selected as one of the final suppliers in a tender for introducing eco-friendly port trucks organized by the California Air Resources Board and others. Hyundai plans to supply 30 Xcient hydrogen trucks starting from the second quarter of next year. Jose Munoz, Hyundai Motor's Chief Operating Officer, said, "The proven technology in Korea and Europe will serve as the foundation for a successful launch of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in the North American market."

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