Hyundai's Jaehoon Chang Appointed Co-Chair of Hydrogen Council, Paving the Way for Global Hydrogen Economy
Key Ideas
- Jaehoon Chang appointed as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, continuing Hyundai's commitment to hydrogen technologies since 1998.
- Hyundai Motor Group's achievements in the hydrogen sector include independent fuel cell stack development, mass production of FCEVs, and introduction of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks.
- Hyundai's expansion of HTWO hydrogen fuel cell system with plans for production, storage, transportation, and utilization.
- Jaehoon Chang's active engagement in promoting hydrogen economy and proposing solutions for energy transition, aiming to accelerate global trade and investment through Hydrogen Council.
Hyundai Motor Company's President and CEO Jaehoon Chang has been appointed as the new Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, signaling a step forward in promoting the global hydrogen economy. Building on Hyundai's legacy in hydrogen technologies dating back to 1998, the company has made significant advancements including the independent development of fuel cell stacks, mass production of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), and the introduction of the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck. Hyundai's commitment to hydrogen was further showcased at CES 2024 with plans to expand its HTWO hydrogen fuel cell system, covering the entire value chain. Additionally, Hyundai recently shared its hydrogen vision at the ACT Expo 2024, emphasizing its leadership in clean logistics and global hydrogen ecosystem projects. Jaehoon Chang's active involvement in advocating for a hydrogen economy and his new role as Co-Chair will focus on driving innovation, advancing deployment, and collaborating with other Hydrogen Council members to boost global trade and investment in hydrogen technologies.