Hyundai Motor Company made a significant entry into the Japanese market by delivering 5 Hyundai Elec City Town electric buses to Tanegashima Yakushima Kotsu, a transportation provider in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. These buses, to be operational on Yakushima island from June 2025, mark Hyundai's debut in Japan. Despite these buses being battery-electric vehicles, Hyundai is actively involved in the hydrogen field as well. The company is set to trial a dedicated hydrogen model in Vienna and is collaborating with Iveco Bus for the E-Way H2 model. Hyundai emphasizes the safety and efficiency of the Elec City Town buses, tailored for the mountainous terrain and hot climate of Yakushima. They are also capable of supplying power to essential facilities during natural disasters. The handover event was attended by key figures from Hyundai, Hyundai Mobility Japan, Iwasaki Group, and the Mayor of Yakushima, highlighting the importance of this eco-friendly initiative for achieving carbon neutrality on the island by 2050.