Hyundai Xcient Truck Revolutionizes Clean Logistics in Georgia
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai and Plus unveil the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the U.S., equipped with self-driving technology, showcasing a range of over 450 miles per charge.
  • HTWO Logistics, a consultancy for sustainable logistics solutions, is launched by Hyundai, focusing on clean hydrogen production, supply, refueling, and zero-emission vehicles to create a hydrogen mobility ecosystem.
  • Hyundai's clean logistics operation in Georgia aims to reduce carbon emissions around its manufacturing facility, with plans to replicate solutions globally and lead the global energy transition with hydrogen at its core.
  • The Xcient Fuel Cell trucks are part of Hyundai's vision to integrate hydrogen into a vast societal change, highlighting their unique position at the intersection of mobility and energy sectors.
Hyundai Motor Co. and Plus have introduced the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the U.S., featuring self-driving technology. The Xcient Fuel Cell truck, with two 90-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell systems and a 350 kW e-motor, was presented at the ACT Expo 2024 in Las Vegas. This truck offers a range of over 450 miles per charge, even when fully loaded. In parallel, Hyundai launched HTWO Logistics, a consultancy focusing on sustainable logistics solutions, aiming to establish a clean hydrogen production and refueling ecosystem around its manufacturing facility in Georgia. HTWO Logistics, in partnership with logistics provider Glovis America, intends to reduce carbon emissions through inbound and outbound transportation around the manufacturing plant. The consultancy plans to set up a clean hydrogen value chain encompassing production, supply, refueling, and zero-emission vehicles. The insights gained from this project will be implemented globally across Hyundai operations. Hyundai's vision is to lead the global energy transition by integrating hydrogen into their operations. The company's unique positioning at the intersection of mobility and energy sectors is highlighted by its focus on hydrogen. Hyundai's HTWO brand plays a crucial role in tapping into an integrated hydrogen value chain to drive the energy transition. This move towards clean logistics in Georgia represents a significant step in reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable solutions at a global level.
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