Hyundai announced that its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty commercial truck fleet has reached a driving distance of 20 million kilometers across Europe. This achievement, accomplished in five years with a total of 165 vehicles operating in Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Austria, demonstrates the potential of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) to replace internal combustion engines in commercial transportation.
Cleaner Logistics with Hydrogen
The XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks, first deployed in Switzerland in October 2020, had already covered a total of 10 million kilometers in that country alone by June 2024. The consistent performance of the vehicles paved the way for expansion into new regions and diverse applications. Today, this includes food and beverage logistics, supermarket distribution, and specialized applications such as refuse trucks and crane vehicles.
Key operational areas for hydrogen-powered trucks include:
- Switzerland: Food, beverage, and textile logistics
- Germany: Logistics solutions for supermarket chains, textile companies, and large fleet operators
- France: Logistics operations for major retail chains, as well as electric power take-off (ePTO) refuse and crane vehicle applications
- Netherlands: Tarpaulin truck usage for a construction materials distributor
- Austria: Refrigerated trucks integrated into the operations of a supermarket chain
Compared to traditional diesel truck fleets, XCIENT Fuel Cell vehicles provide a significant reduction in carbon emissions from exhaust.
XCIENT Fuel Cell Trucks in North America
In addition to Europe, XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks continue to demonstrate Hyundai's technological leadership in hydrogen mobility in North America. A total of 63 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are currently active in the region, having covered approximately 1.6 million kilometers since their launch in 2023.
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