Hyundai Motor, in collaboration with Silicon Valley AI company Plus, has introduced the first-ever self-driving Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the United States. Unveiled at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, the XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck demonstrates Hyundai's dedication to expanding the use of hydrogen as part of its sustainability initiatives. Powered by compressed hydrogen gas that is converted into electrical energy through a fuel cell stack, the truck operates with zero emissions. Equipped with Plus's SuperDrive autonomous driving system, the truck can operate with Level 4 automation, allowing it to drive without human intervention in specific scenarios. This groundbreaking technology is being tested in the U.S. with a safety driver, marking a significant milestone for autonomous fuel cell trucks in the country. Hyundai and Plus envision providing enhanced road safety and freight efficiencies through their collaboration. The unveiling of the XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck, along with other autonomous truck initiatives like the Volvo/Aurora VNL Autonomous and the Daimler Truck/Torc Robotics eCascadia, signals a progressive shift towards a decarbonized future in the transportation industry.