Hyundai launches U.S. hydrogen fuel cell truck strategy - 30 H2 Trucks this year in California

[Caribbeans]

Hyundai launches U.S. hydrogen fuel cell truck strategy

Hyundai pitches fuel cell trucks as the zero-emission replacement for diesel big rigs as it introduces a Class 8 version for the U.S. at the ACT Expo.

AutoNews.com | Jerry Hirsch | 2 May 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Leveraging its experience offering fuel cell passenger vehicles, Hyundai Motor Co. plans to offer a hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck in the U.S. this year.

Hyundai unveiled the production version of its Xcient Fuel Cell Class 8 truck on Tuesday at the ACT Expo just a block from Disneyland in California.

"Our hydrogen fuel cell technology has pioneered the industry with a real-world proven track record of its efficiency and durability," said Ken Ramirez, the Hyundai executive vice president who heads the company's global commercial vehicle and hydrogen fuel cell business...

Hyundai launched the first version of the Xcient in 2020 in Switzerland, hauling goods for several large retailers. It now operates in Germany, Israel, South Korea and New Zealand, accumulating more than 4 million operating miles. Hyundai said it is the only heavy-duty fuel cell electric model with a proven record of real-world application and technological reliability...Much more
https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/hyundai-launches-us-hydrogen-fuel-cell-truck-strategy

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"We can't build an infrastructure" - Typical statement from many Americans regarding H2

Whose parents generation could build an interstate highway system while simultaneously sending astronauts to the moon - with hydrogen fuel cells to provide energy and water. What went wrong? Hopefully someone can figure it out before the US is completely broken and no one in the world wants a "greenback".

[NNadir]

1. What a waste. California really can't afford any more dirty energy.

I guess they can all drive to the place that Governor Hydrogen Hummer Arnold Schwarzenegger used to drive around in the early 2000's.

Like that exercise, a symbolic appeal to a popular, if exceeding stupid and dirty idea, it went nowhere.

It ended up like the last half a century of hydrogen bullshit.