Hyundai Motor Introduces Korea's First Hydrogen Electric Truck for Port Operations
Key Ideas
- Hyundai Motor introduced the Exient Hydrogen Electric Truck for port operations, starting a pilot run from their Asan plant to Pyeongtaek Port, expected to increase supply of hydrogen commercial vehicles in Korea.
- The pilot operation aims to replace diesel trucks with eco-friendly hydrogen electric trucks to reduce environmental pollution in ports and improve air quality.
- This initiative is part of Hyundai Motor's strategy to expand the domestic hydrogen commercial vehicle market by introducing various special vehicles like wing body trucks and cleaning cars.
- The company plans to gather data from the pilot run to enhance supply and operation of hydrogen electric trucks, contributing to the growth of eco-friendly logistics businesses in Korea.
Hyundai Motor in South Korea has unveiled the Exient Hydrogen Electric Truck for port operations, marking the introduction of Korea's first hydrogen vehicle truck. The delivery ceremony held at the hydrogen transport complex in Pyeongtaek Port was attended by key figures from Hyundai Motor, the Ministry of Environment, and local government officials. The truck is set to operate a 40-kilometer round trip from Hyundai Motor's Asan plant to Pyeongtaek Port, aiming to enhance the supply of hydrogen commercial vehicles in the country. By replacing diesel trucks with eco-friendly hydrogen electric trucks, Hyundai Motor plans to reduce environmental pollution in ports and improve air quality. This transition is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing ports and facilitating cleaner operations. Hyundai Motor's strategy includes introducing a range of special vehicles, such as wing body trucks and cleaning cars, based on the Exient hydrogen electric truck to further develop the domestic hydrogen commercial vehicle market. The company's goal is to expand the use of hydrogen electric trucks in eco-friendly logistics to create a more sustainable transportation system in Korea. Through the pilot operation, Hyundai Motor aims to collect valuable data to optimize the supply and operation of hydrogen electric trucks, fostering the growth of eco-friendly logistics businesses in the region.