Hyundai Motor Company has announced that its XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet has achieved a significant milestone of 20 million kilometers driven across Europe. This achievement underscores the potential of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to replace internal combustion engines (ICE) in commercial transportation.
The milestone was reached over five years with 165 units in operation across Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Austria. Hyundai Motor is expanding its presence across multiple regions in Europe while achieving progress in North America as well.
The company's hydrogen commercial vehicles continue to demonstrate their value as mobility solutions for a more advanced future. 5 million pine trees.
Hyundai Motor has also launched an upgraded version of its XCIENT Fuel Cell truck in 2025, which features improved hydrogen fuel cell technology. The vehicle has undergone rigorous testing since 2021 and meets various customer driving needs.
6 million kilometers of accumulated driving since their regional debut in 2023. These trucks are operational in key areas across the continent, including major logistics hubs and distribution centers.
The achievement of 20 million kilometers by Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck fleet is a significant milestone that highlights the potential of fuel cell electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions in commercial transportation. As the demand for sustainable mobility solutions continues to grow, it will be interesting to see how Hyundai and other manufacturers adapt their technologies to meet this growing need.
