Hyunday Motor introduces the world’s first fleet of fuel cell electric trucks
Hyundai Motor and H2 Energy will provide 1,000 heavy-duty fuel cell electric trucks, confirmed the South Korean car manufacturer at the ‘IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018’ in Hanover.
Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a MoU with Swiss hydrogen company H2 Energy (H2E) to introduce the world’s first fleet of fuel cell electric truck into commercial operation.
In addition to the manufacturing of the vehicles, an adequate supply chain for renewable hydrogen will also be developed.
The MOU signing ceremony took place in the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 exhibition’s convention center and was attended by top executives such as Hyundai Motor’s Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Division, In Cheol Lee, as well as Chairman of H2E, Rolf Huber.
“We are yet again advancing the field of fuel cell technology in the automotive industry with today’s announcement of our ambition to commercialize the fuel cell electric truck for the first time in the world,” said Executive Vice President, In Cheol Lee.
The fuel cell electric truck is being developed according to European regulations. It features a new 190kW hydrogen fuel cell system with two fuel cell systems connected in parallel. It is expected to deliver a single-fueling travel range of approximately 400km, and in order to secure sufficient range, eight large hydrogen tanks are being compactly installed.
The global demand for eco-friendly commercial vehicles is expected to increase as eco-friendly government policies are enforced around the world, according to both companies.
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