Author: Anela Dokso

Hyundai's Hydrogen Bus Ambitions in the Face of Chinese Electric Bus Dominance

Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s premier hydrogen bus manufacturer, is poised to significantly increase its production capacity for hydrogen buses in 2024. This expansion comes amid a shifting landscape in the electric bus market, with Chinese manufacturers gaining ground. While Hyundai’s endeavor reflects a positive step towards promoting hydrogen-based transportation, critical analysis is imperative to understand the broader implications within the hydrogen energy sector. Hyundai’s Jeonju plant has recently augmented its annual production capacity for hydrogen buses to 3,000 units, marking a sixfold increase from 2023. This expansion follows a dedicated facility upgrade at the Bus 1 plant, indicating Hyundai’s…

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