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XCIENT line trucks reach 10 million kilometers in fleet use in Switzerland

Hyundai Motor Company's hydrogen-powered XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks recently surpassed a cumulative driving distance of 10 million kilometers in fleet use in Switzerland - a testament to the long-term reliability of world-class hydrogen fuel cell technology. global.

This achievement was achieved in just three years and eight months since XCIENT Fuel Cell began fleet operations in Switzerland in October 2020. The success marks a milestone for hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks produced in series, with the XCIENT Fuel Cell surpassing a remarkable accumulated driving distance of 10 million km.

Currently, a total of 48 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are in operation in Switzerland. The model is powered by two 90 kW fuel cell systems, resulting in a total power of 180 kW, and a 350 kW electric motor, providing a maximum range of more than 400 kilometers.

Compared to a fleet of common diesel trucks, which would emit approximately 6,300 tons of carbon dioxide when traveling a cumulative distance of 10 million kilometers, the XCIENT Fuel Cell electric truck guarantees a significant drop in carbon dioxide emissions.

It is estimated that this reduction is equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed annually by around 700,000 pine trees, or the creation of a pine forest measuring 508 hectares (5 million square meters).

All XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy trucks operating in Switzerland use only ‘green hydrogen’, which does not emit carbon during the production process, and contribute to the creation of an environmentally friendly hydrogen value chain in Europe.

The record also plays a significant role in advancing hydrogen fuel cell system technology. By analyzing vehicle data on mileage, hydrogen consumption and fuel cell performance collected, Hyundai aims to continually improve its hydrogen fuel cell technology and apply it to various types of vehicles.

Hyundai Motor not only supplies XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in Switzerland, but also supports and actively participates in the creation of a commercial hydrogen ecosystem, including the entire value chain of hydrogen production, supply infrastructure and consumption.

At CES 2024, Hyundai Motor announced the expansion of its hydrogen division, HTWO. Created in 2020 as a brand for the hydrogen fuel cell system, HTWO now brings together the entire hydrogen value chain business for the Hyundai Group - from production to storage, transportation and utilization. This move should accelerate the transition to a hydrogen-based society.

In May, Hyundai presented its hydrogen vision and clean logistics business strategy in the US at Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024, highlighting the company's commitment to building a hydrogen-based society.

As part of its major hydrogen logistics projects in the United States, Hyundai Motor implemented the NorCAL ZERO Project, which involved the deployment of 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in California to transport cargo containers and vehicles. Additionally, the ‘Clean Logistics Project’ aims to reduce emissions through the deployment of XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks at Hyundai Motor Group’s HMGMA production facility in Georgia.

Recognized for its reliability and environmentally friendly relationship, the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck currently operates in 10 countries: the United States, Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Korea, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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