Hyundai Motor Provides Eco-Friendly Operation Vehicles for the First Time at the World Cup

Support of 236 Eco-friendly Vehicles to FIFA

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hyundai Motor Company announced on the 20th that it will provide FIFA with 616 operational vehicles, including 446 passenger cars and RVs, and 170 commercial vehicles, to ensure the successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Among these, 236 vehicles are eco-friendly cars aimed at a carbon-neutral World Cup. This is the first time that eco-friendly vehicles are used as official operational vehicles for the tournament. In particular, Hyundai supports 226 eco-friendly vehicles, about 50% of the total passenger car and RV operational vehicles, including the Ioniq 5, G80 electrified model, GV70 electrified model, Sonata HEV, Kona HEV, and Tucson HEV.

For commercial eco-friendly operational vehicles, Hyundai is providing 10 Elec City electric buses.

Among the vehicles Hyundai provides to FIFA this time, passenger cars and RVs will be used for VIP and staff transportation, while commercial vehicles will be used for transporting national teams and media personnel.

Hyundai operates a real-time vehicle control service to respond promptly in case of breakdowns or accidents involving the 2022 World Cup support vehicles. Additionally, to address electric vehicle battery depletion, a mobile charging service is provided using a modified Ioniq 5 vehicle.

Furthermore, from early October for one month, drivers of the 2022 World Cup operational vehicles will receive online and offline lectures on driving and management methods, traffic regulations, safety precautions, and characteristics of electric vehicles to ensure safe operation.

FIFA has installed 100kW or 150kW electric vehicle chargers at the operational vehicle garage located in downtown Doha, Qatar, to facilitate smooth operation of electric vehicles and will manage them throughout the tournament period.

A Hyundai Motor Company official stated, “The provision of operational vehicles for the 2022 World Cup is significant as it is the first support of eco-friendly vehicles in World Cup history,” adding, “Hyundai will continue to strive and take the lead in realizing carbon neutrality.”

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