Hyundai Advances Sustainable Mobility in Saudi Arabia Through Hydrogen Bus Trial
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai Motor successfully completed a two-month trial of a hydrogen fuel cell bus in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, assessing the feasibility and performance of hydrogen-powered transportation.
  • The project was conducted in collaboration with key partners in Saudi Arabia, showcasing a commitment to sustainable mobility and carbon neutrality in alignment with the region's strategies.
  • The initiative reflects Hyundai's dedication to advancing hydrogen technologies in the Middle East, following earlier successes in exporting fuel cell buses and trucks to Saudi Arabia and ongoing testing of hydrogen vehicles.
  • The completion of the trial emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships in promoting clean energy solutions and sustainable transport for a greener future.
Hyundai Motor Company has successfully concluded a strategic initiative in Saudi Arabia to evaluate hydrogen-based mobility, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom's journey toward sustainable transport. The two-month trial of the Hyundai Universe Fuel Cell Coach Bus in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province aimed to assess the feasibility and performance of hydrogen-powered transportation. Hyundai Motor collaborated with Saudi Transport General Authority, Saudi Public Transport Company, Almajdouie Motors Company, Air Products Qudra, Abdullah Hashim Gases, and Aramco for this project. The collaboration involved supplying the advanced hydrogen fuel cell bus, managing hydrogen supply, providing fueling infrastructure, and overseeing trial operations. The initiative received positive feedback from Bryan Park, head of Hyundai Motor Company Middle East and Africa headquarters, who emphasized the role of hydrogen technologies in advancing carbon neutrality and sustainability. The Vice Minister of Transport and Logistic Services highlighted the trial's contribution to reducing carbon emissions, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The completion of the trial reaffirms Hyundai's commitment to sustainable mobility in the Middle East and showcases the company's efforts in promoting clean energy solutions. The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Energy's objectives for sustainable energy solutions, emphasizing the importance of adopting modern technologies for environmental protection and reduced carbon emissions.
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