At the Pyeongtaek City Stadium, Hyundai Motor Company announced the signing of an MOU with the Ministry of Environment, Gyeonggi Province, Pyeongtaek City, SK E&S, Korea Gas Technology Corporation, and Hyundai Glovis (Sosaworm Sports Town).
Environment Minister Han Jeong-ae, Gyeonggi-do Environment Bureau Director Eom Jin-seop, Pyeongtaek City Mayor Jeong Jeong-seon, National Assemblyman Hong Ki-won, City Mayor Hong Seon-eui, SK E&S President Choo Hyung-wook, Korea Gas Technology Corporation President Yong-don Cho, Hyundai Glovis President Kim Hyun-joong, and others were present at the signing ceremony.
This agreement was drafted to improve the supply of environmentally friendly hydrogen transportation, with a focus on hydrogen commercial vehicles, and includes a goal to bring 850 hydrogen trucks and buses to Pyeongtaek by 2030.
The federal government and local governments provide administrative and financial assistance for the establishment of a hydrogen mobility special zone, as well as development and demonstration programs to reinvigorate hydrogen commercial cars.
Hyundai Motor Company designs and manufactures hydrogen trucks and buses for usage in key transportation hubs such Pyeongtaek Port, Jije Station, and Godeok New Town.
In addition, in collaboration with Hyundai Glovis, it will create a hydrogen vehicle carrier and undertake a test operation on a real road using a hydrogen electric truck set to be delivered this year. The pilot operation takes place at Pyeongtaek Port and the surrounding areas of the Hyundai Motor and Kia production facilities, allowing for the verification of vehicle performance, convenience, and economic feasibility.
SK E&S and Korea Gas Technology Corporation aim to install hydrogen charging stations at important transportation hubs to increase the charging infrastructure.
“We will extend and deliver hydrogen commercial cars to the city of Pyeongtaek, a unique hydrogen mobility zone, and build the groundwork for the construction of a domestic hydrogen ecosystem,” a Hyundai Motor official stated. We intend to contribute to the cause.
