Hyundai’s delivery of first XCIENT fuel cell trucks in Switzerland marks series production of hydrogen trucks for world markets next year
By Jim Gibbins - 1st November 2020
South Korea / Switzerland – Delivery of up to 50 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric heavy-duty trucks to customers in Switzerland by Hyundai Motor Company of Seoul, South Korea marks the first mass-produced fuel cell electric heavy trucks in South Korea for world markets. The delivery of these new trucks mark the official entry of Hyundai’s commercial vehicles into the European market and is a precursor to the company’s expansion into the North American and Chinese commercial markets.
In Cheol Lee, executive vice president and head of commercial vehicle division at Hyundai Motor Company, said: “The delivery of XCIENT Fuel Cell starts a new chapter not only for Hyundai’s hydrogen push, but also the global community’s use of hydrogen as a clean energy source. Today’s delivery (of seven units) is just a beginning as it opens endless possibilities for clean mobility.”
