Hyundai Motor Group Energy&Hydrogen Business

While Genesis Magma Racing made history on the track at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Hyundai’s XCIENT Fuel Cell truck supported the team behind the scenes with hydrogen-powered logistics. At one of motorsport’s most prestigious global stages, Hyundai deployed the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck — the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck — to transport test equipment, spare parts, and precision engineering instruments with zero tailpipe emissions. It helped keep essential freight moving when timing, reliability, and operational coordination mattered most, demonstrating how hydrogen-powered logistics can deliver greater efficiency and lower-emission operations in complex, high-pressure environments. Building on its expanding global presence, the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck continues to prove its scalability in everyday commercial operations. Today, 175 units are in service across Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Austria, with a cumulative driving distance of more than 21.8 million kilometers. Beyond hydrogen-powered logistics, Hyundai also brought the X-ble Shoulder wearable robot, which helped reduce physical strain on pit crews. The Genesis Box Buggy Concept made its debut as the event’s official VIP shuttle, highlighting the advanced e-Corner mobility platform that enables the vehicle to crabwalk laterally and spin 360 degrees on its own axis. By applying ready-to-scale technologies, including hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks, in a real-world testbed, Hyundai is bringing innovation to a broader range of industries and helping shape a more sustainable future. Discover how Hyundai’s innovations supported Genesis Magma Racing at Le Mans: https://lnkd.in/gxNVKpvQ #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #XCIENTFuelCell #24HoursofLeMans #GenesisMagmaRacing

Hyundai is proud to support the Hydrogen Council’s CEO-led Call-to-Action, “Hydrogen for a Resilient World,” launched at the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF) Ministerial-CEO Roundtable in Rotterdam. The initiative highlights hydrogen’s essential role in strengthening energy and economic resilience as countries navigate evolving energy priorities and global uncertainty. As governments reassess their energy strategies, the focus is shifting toward reducing dependence on limited energy sources, regions, and supply chains. Alongside expanded electrification, hydrogen as an energy carrier can contribute to efforts to build long-term energy stability. Hyundai is encouraging governments to advance hydrogen across three key areas: integration into broader crisis-response frameworks, demand creation mechanisms, and investment in critical infrastructure. Through HTWO, its hydrogen brand and business platform, Hyundai will continue working with partners to position hydrogen as a key driver for a more resilient and sustainable future. Learn more about the Hydrogen Council’s Call-to-Action: https://lnkd.in/eJkyMjn2 HTWO website: https://lnkd.in/gD3Qt8hJ #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #HydrogenForResilience #HydrogenLeadership

Hyundai showcased its proven expertise in hydrogen mobility and scalable solutions in Europe under its hydrogen brand and business platform, HTWO, through its participation in the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. At the Korean Pavilion, Hyundai displayed the all-new NEXO, which launched in the European market in the first quarter, alongside its fuel cell system. The powertrain has a wide range of applications beyond mobility, including in the industrial and energy sectors. In Europe, key solutions include fuel cell buses, light commercial vehicles, cranes, as well as power generation and mobile power solutions. Playing a leading role in Europe’s hydrogen mobility sector, Hyundai continues to expand the deployment of its XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks ― the world’s first mass-produced Class 8 hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks ― across the region. A total of 165 trucks now operate in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, France, and Austria. Since their initial deployment in Switzerland in 2020, these trucks have accumulated more than 20 million km of driving in Europe, demonstrating real-world reliability and the scalability of Hyundai’s hydrogen technologies. Leveraging its proven technologies and system-level expertise across the hydrogen value chain, Hyundai is committed to collaborating with partners in policy, industry, and infrastructure to help build sustainable hydrogen ecosystems in Europe and support the region’s transition to clean energy. To learn more about Hyundai’s hydrogen technology and business in Europe, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQYTK9Zy #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #WorldHydrogenSummit2026 #NEXO #FuelCellSystem

Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) signed an MOU with leading global partners at the International Hydrogen Development Symposium 2026 in Hong Kong, to jointly establish a hydrogen ecosystem tailored to the city’s unique environment and economic landscape. Building on the intergovernmental MOU between Korea and Hong Kong, this initiative supports Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and positions the city as a strategic hub for Hyundai’s hydrogen business across the Asia-Pacific region. Hong Kong relies heavily on imported energy and faces structural constraints in renewable energy production, increasing the importance of clean hydrogen as an alternative energy solution. Leveraging its extensive hydrogen expertise ― including Waste-to-Hydrogen (W2H) initiatives in Korea and Indonesia ― Hyundai aims to produce clean hydrogen from landfill gas (LFG). The Group will also accelerate the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell buses for tourism and airport shuttle operations, alongside the development of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) at high-traffic sites. Fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles will be supplied by HTWO Guangzhou, Hyundai’s first overseas fuel cell production facility. At the symposium, Hyundai also participated as an exhibitor under its hydrogen brand and business platform HTWO, presenting its W2H technologies, global hydrogen initiatives, and fuel cell systems powering diverse applications beyond mobility. The showcase highlighted Hyundai’s integrated capabilities across the entire hydrogen value chain. Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd. look forward to accelerating project execution of a comprehensive, self-sustaining hydrogen ecosystem in Hong Kong together with their partners: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Veolia | Hong Kong & Macau, JEA ENG, China Certification & Inspection Company Co., Ltd. (CCIC-China Certification & Inspection Group), Jiangsu Guofu Hydrogen Energy Equipment Co. Ltd. (GUOFUHEE), Templewater Limited, Chun Wo Construction & Engineering Company Limited and Chun Wo Bus Services Limited (Chun Wo Development Holdings Limited) To learn more about Hyundai’s hydrogen roadmap in Hong Kong, visit: https://lnkd.in/gGXqpTBz #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #HongKong #InternationalHydrogenDevelopmentSymposium2026

Hyundai participated in Canadian Hydrogen Convention 2026 held in Edmonton, Alberta, where Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group, delivered Executive Leadership Remarks, strengthening relationships with key enablers of Canada’s hydrogen industry and highlighting the Group’s hydrogen technologies, capabilities, and potential contributions to Canada’s hydrogen economy. Located in central Alberta, Edmonton is fostering a coordinated framework in which government and public-sector leaders align industry stakeholders around a shared vision for an integrated hydrogen value chain linking supply and demand. As part of this effort, Alberta is looking into early domestic offtake opportunities across hydrogen applications — from mobility to broader use cases — where hydrogen-powered mobility is viewed as a viable option given Canada’s cold winters and long-distance transportation conditions. Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has already introduced hydrogen-powered vehicles, including Hyundai’s NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV, which has been in operation for more than two years as part of ongoing hydrogen mobility demonstrations aimed at advancing early adoption. Hyundai looks forward to supporting Canada’s evolving hydrogen ecosystem and exploring future collaboration and business opportunities. Learn more about Hyundai’s hydrogen capabilities and commitment to advancing the hydrogen economy:  https://lnkd.in/gGpJ6XM4 #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #CanadianHydrogenConvention

As the industry moves from ambition to real-world implementation, the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit 2025 highlighted a clear direction from leaders across the hydrogen industry. Looking toward 2030, the next phase of progress will hinge on the decisions and actions taken today. In this context, Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, emphasized the industry’s commitment to clean hydrogen solutions, stressing the urgent need for action on policy, standards, and infrastructure. He also identified demand for hydrogen as the industry’s next major test. That demand is already taking shape across markets, driven by expansion in power generation, a growing range of industrial hydrogen applications, and other emerging use cases — creating traction for the hydrogen industry’s future. As this transition continues, a complex shift to clean energy will require long-term focus, pragmatic action, and strong partnership. Hyundai, together with the Hydrogen Council, will continue to advance practical pathways for hydrogen market growth, leveraging its capabilities and expertise across the entire value chain. #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HydrogenCouncil

Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have entered into a multi-year MOU to advance hydrogen-powered transportation and connect on-campus research and education with real-world operations.   Through this partnership, Hyundai will donate four NEXO fuel cell EV SUVs and a hydrogen electrolyzer project at Georgia Tech’s North Avenue Research Area (NARA), positioning the university as one of the most visible real-world testbeds for hydrogen mobility in the U.S.   The vehicles and infrastructure will support campus operations and interdisciplinary research. Looking ahead, Hyundai and Georgia Tech aim to foster workforce talent and, by leveraging insights gathered from the initiative, accelerate the widespread use of hydrogen technology and mobility — from campuses and fleets to cities and freight corridors. This effort also aligns with Hyundai’s broader HTWO Innovation Center initiative, which is designed to create localized research and development hubs with leading academic partners around the world, ensuring that hydrogen innovation happens where it matters most.   Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group, said, “Hyundai is proud to strengthen our collaboration with Georgia Tech as we work together to accelerate the future of clean mobility. By combining the university’s excellent research with Hyundai’s global experience, we are creating the foundation for real-world solutions that will help drive the energy transition and inspire future mobility leaders.” Ken Ramírez is also a Georgia Tech alumnus, class of 1991, and currently a member of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.   The collaboration in Atlanta builds on Hyundai’s commitment to Georgia, including HTWO Logistics, operating a fleet of XCIENT fuel cell heavy-duty trucks for logistics around Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), as well as the operation of the nearby hydrogen production and refueling station, HTWO Energy Savannah.   See how Hyundai and Georgia Tech are joining forces to position Georgia as a strategic hub for hydrogen and zero-emission vehicles: https://lnkd.in/g666gM4e   #Hyundai #HTWO #Hydrogen #CleanMobility #NEXO

At the Hydrogen Council Global CEO Summit 2025, leaders across the hydrogen ecosystem shared a common message: the industry has entered a new phase of delivery. What was once discussed as a concept has evolved into concrete action, with hydrogen today moving into real-world deployment across the value chain. On Earth Day, this progress underscores hydrogen’s growing role in supporting a more sustainable energy system. A pragmatic phase is driving this shift. As the industry matures, a clearer path forward is emerging, with more focused investments across the supply chain, more committed projects, and stronger cross-sector collaborations. The discussion no longer centers on the future potential of hydrogen. Now, action and real-world implementation lead the agenda. Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, noted that the industry has moved “from ambition to action.” With more than USD 110 billion in committed capital announced since 2020 and over 1,700 hydrogen initiatives globally, this momentum is translating into real infrastructure, projects, and deployment. With the Hydrogen Council as a platform, Hyundai continues to collaborate with key players across the value chain to accelerate progress. Through the collective leadership of global companies, hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a strategic enabler of energy sovereignty and industrial competitiveness. #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HydrogenCouncil

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd. (Hyundai E&C) has been selected for a national R&D project developing Korea’s first flat-bottom liquid hydrogen storage tank and loading and unloading system technology. Promoted by the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA), the initiative seeks to secure and demonstrate key lifecycle infrastructure technologies for receiving terminals, helping prepare for the expansion of the hydrogen economy. By December 2029, the project is expected to establish the technical foundation for ultra-large storage systems with capacities of 4,000 m³ and 50,000 m³, backed by a KRW 29 billion government investment. Liquid hydrogen storage requires advanced thermal insulation technologies to maintain cryogenic conditions. To enable reliable scale-up of storage capacity, the project will introduce Korea’s first flat-bottom cylindrical storage structure; a design widely used in LNG applications and essential for large-scale capacity expansion. Working in collaboration with partners from industry, academia, and research, Hyundai E&C will mark a significant milestone in the development of large-scale liquid hydrogen storage technology and contribute to accelerating the global transition to a hydrogen economy. Through this project, Hyundai E&C will further strengthen its competitiveness in hydrogen infrastructure and plant projects, while expanding its role across the entire hydrogen value chain in line with HTWO, Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen brand and business platform. For more details on Hyundai E&C’s project, visit the link in the post below. #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #HyundaiEnC #LiquidHydrogen

Hyundai participated in the 3rd Korea–France Business Dialogue for our Future on April 3 in Seoul, commemorating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. Co-hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) and the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF International), the event convened industrial and governmental leaders from both countries. At the decarbonization session, Ken Ramírez, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Energy and Hydrogen Business at Hyundai Motor Group, joined executives from POSCO HOLDINGS, OPmobility, and Air Liquide. The panel discussed decarbonization as a key pillar of industrial resilience and potential avenues for bilateral cooperation. Ramírez emphasized that decarbonization today extends beyond carbon reduction to serve as a critical pathway to ensuring energy security, reliability, and competitiveness. He highlighted Hyundai’s focus on leveraging hydrogen as a foundation for the future energy system. Through HTWO, Hyundai’s hydrogen brand and business platform, the Group integrates affiliate capabilities to deliver end-to-end hydrogen solutions across the entire hydrogen value chain — from production to storage, transportation, and refueling to utilization. As an open platform for collaboration, partnerships, and investment, HTWO reflects Hyundai’s continued commitment to advancing practical energy and hydrogen solutions worldwide in collaboration with governments, industry, and innovators. Swipe through the carousel below to explore how Hyundai’s vision for strengthening Korea-France cooperation in decarbonization and hydrogen. Learn more about HTWO: https://lnkd.in/g3NZMyG4 #Hyundai #Hydrogen #HTWO #FranceKorea