SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it is participating in America’s Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2022 for the first time.
At the Expo, held from Monday to Thursday, Hyundai will introduce the Xcient fuel cell truck and offer test drive programs.
The carmaker will also be invited to speak at the official ACT Expo conference to promote the technological and economic strength of commercial vehicles run on hydrogen fuel and its potential as an eco-friendly means of transportation.
At one of the sessions about hydrogen vehicles held on Monday, Hyundai emphasized the strength of hydrogen energy as seen from the perspective of the transportation industry, focusing on high energy efficiency, easy production, transportation and storage, as well as a short charging time.
It forecasted that a hydrogen truck’s total cost of ownership will be level with today’s diesel trucks in the next few years.
Hyundai will be showcasing the Xcient hydrogen truck and Xcient hydrogen cargo truck at the Expo’s indoor and outdoor exhibition halls.
Kevin Lee (kevinlee@koreabizwire.com)