Tag: Hyundai

Hyundai begins showcasing its new fuel cell vehicle

John Max
Fuel Cell Vehicle - Image of Hyundai Car on road

Automaker begins showing of its new fuel cell car South Korean automaker Hyundai has begun showcasing its next fuel cell car. The company plans to launch the new vehicle early next year and has begun showing off the vehicle’s capabilities in order to attract more support. Fuel cell vehicles are nothing new to Hyundai, which was one of the first automakers to launch such cars. Hyundai has been developing new fuel cell technology in order to unlock a new future for clean transportation. New vehicle will be equipped with advanced…

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Hyundai plans to launch new electric vehicle next year

Stephen Vagus
Electric Vehicles - Image of Hyundai SUV

New electric vehicle will be an updated model of the Kona South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced plans to release a new electric vehicle next year. The new vehicle will be an electrified version of its subcompact SUV Kona. The automaker also plans to launch a new fuel cell vehicle in order to establish a stronger position in the clean transportation space. Hyundai has invested more heavily in clean vehicles in order to meet the growing demand coming from consumers while also complying with emissions regulations being put into place…

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Hyundai moves ahead with its plans for fuel cell vehicles

Stephen Vagus
Fuel Cell Vehicles - Hyundai Steering Wheel

Automaker to unveil its new production fuel cell vehicles in August South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced that it will officially unveil the production model of its new fuel cell vehicle in August of this year. The new vehicle represents Hyundai’s ongoing efforts to produce clean vehicles and establish a presence in the growing clean transportation market. Fuel cell vehicles are still somewhat rare, but Hyundai aims to change this in the coming years by offering new vehicles equipped with fuel cell systems. Fuel cells continue to gain momentum in…

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Hyundai aims to compete with Toyota with latest fuel cell vehicle

Bret Williams
Fuel Cell Vehicle - Competition

Fuel cell vehicle will allow Hyundai to establish a strong presence in clean transportation South Korean automaker has announced that it will be launching a new fuel cell vehicle next year. The announcement was made at the Geneva Motor Show and highlights the company’s continued efforts to establish a lead in the clean transportation space. One of Hyundai’s goals is to compete more aggressively with Toyota, which has already launched a modestly successful fuel cell vehicle of its own. Hyundai intends to build a major presence in emerging markets where…

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Hyundai has big plans for its new fuel cell vehicle

Bret Williams
Fuel Cell Vehicles - Hyundai Car Driving on Road

Automaker plans to launch a new fuel cell vehicle by 2018 South Korean automaker Hyundai has plans to launch a new fuel cell vehicle in the near future. The company already offers such a vehicle in the form of its ix35, a utility vehicle equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell. The ix35 has been relatively successful, which has encouraged Hyundai to develop and launch a new fuel cell vehicle that it claims will be more efficient than its predecessor. The new fuel cell vehicle is expected to be launched in…

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Researchers aim to produce renewable hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles

Erin Kilgore
Fuel Cell Vehicles - Research in Lab

Australian researchers launch new project focused on producing hydrogen for fuel cell vehicles Researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization have launched a new $2.5 million project to help develop technology that will provide fuel cell vehicles with the hydrogen they need to operate. The 2-year project aims to produce hydrogen without also generating a large amount of harmful emissions. The project will build upon research already carried out by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, which involved the separating of pure hydrogen from mixed gases. Project…

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Japan to support the adoption of hydrogen fuel cells in transportation

Erin Kilgore
Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Image of care in Japan

Japan aims to bring more fuel cell vehicles to the roads Japan has ambitious plans for the future of clean transportation. Clean vehicles have been establishing a strong presence throughout the country for some time, but now Japan intends to show greater support for hydrogen fuel cells in an effort to make transportation more environmentally friendly. This aligns with Japan’s plans to establish a hydrogen society, which would derive much of its electricity from fuel cells. In the future, Japan will expand its use of hydrogen fuel cells, moving these…

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Genesis showcases new concept car equipped with clean technology

Alicia Moore
Clean Technology - Hyundai Genesis Prada

New concept car makes use of a fuel cell and battery system Hyundai’s luxury brand, Genesis, has showcased a new concept car at the New York Auto Show. The new vehicle is a full-sized SUV and equipped with a plug-in hydrogen fuel cell system. Called the GV80, the concept car is meant to highlight one of the directions that luxury brands are moving towards in terms of clean technology. Genesis is one of several companies that have showcased new fuel cell vehicles recently. Clean technology may have a promising future…

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Kia to launch its first fuel cell vehicle in 2020

John Max
fuel cell vehicle - Image of Kia Vehicle

Automaker has plans to bring a new fuel cell vehicle to the market South Korean automaker Kia has announced plans to launch its first fuel cell vehicle by 2020. The new vehicle is part of an overarching initiative from the Hyundai Motor Group, which is working to launch more environmentally friendly cars in the coming years. In 2018, Hyundai will be launching its next generation fuel cell vehicle and Kia is expected to take advantage of the clean transportation momentum that Hyundai has created. Hyundai continues to expand its presence…

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Hyundai unveils new FE Concept equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell

Angie Bergenson
FE Concept - Hyundai Logo

FE Concept is yet another step forward in Hyundai’s clean transportation efforts South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled a new concept car that is equipped with hydrogen fuel cell technology. Called the FE Concept, the new vehicle is yet another step in Hyundai’s efforts to improve upon previous models of fuel cell vehicles. The FE Concept is equipped with more advanced technology than previous models, which may help Hyundai better demonstrate the capabilities of fuel cell vehicles and draw yet more attention to hydrogen fuel cells and how they can…

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Mercedes-Benz sees promise in fuel cell vehicles in the short-term

Stephen Vagus
Fuel Cell Vehicles - Image of Mercedes-Benz Car

German automaker believes that fuel cell vehicles will be popular in the short-term Mercedes-Benz has made short-term plans to launch and support its F-Cell range of fuel cell vehicles, but the automaker’s long-term plans for hydrogen are much more uncertain. The company was among the first to demonstrate the capabilities of hydrogen fuel cells in the transportation space, but has lagged behind its competitors in bringing fuel cell vehicles to the market. Despite its interest in hydrogen fuel cells, Mercedes-Benz has begun to withdraw support from these energy systems, but…

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Hyundai to update its fuel cell vehicle to be 30% more efficient

John Max
Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel car

New clean vehicle model expected to be launched in 2018 South Korean automaker Hyundai is preparing to release another clean vehicle equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell, but it may not be available until early 2018. The company already has a fuel cell vehicle available, called the ix35, and it began delivering the first of these new cars to the United States in June of 2014. Since then, other major automakers have released their own fuel cell vehicles, some finding modest success with their offerings. Hyundai’s new vehicle, however, could…

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Hyundai prepares to launch fuel cell vehicles in the next two years

Alicia Moore
Hyundai ix35 hydrogen fuel car

Fuel cell vehicles are becoming a priority for Hyundai South Korean automaker Hyundai has plans to expand its offering of fuel cell vehicles. The company has seen a great deal promise in the clean transportation market, especially as more countries begin to embrace stricter emissions regulations. Hyundai is one of the few automakers that has managed to find modest success in a relatively new market and plans to build upon the momentum it has already generated by launching a new hydrogen-powered sport utility vehicle and commercial bus within the next…

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Europe leads the way in establishing a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure

Bret Williams
Hydrogen Infrastructure - hydrogen fuel station

Hydrogen infrastructure in Europe is growing quickly Europe is leading the way in the development of new hydrogen fuel stations, but it is lagging behind the United States in the sale of fuel cell vehicles. The European Alternative Fuels Observatory notes that Europe’s hydrogen market is growing at a healthy rate. Currently, 75 hydrogen stations are in operation throughout the region, more than double what can be found in the U.S. The United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Germany, and the Netherlands currently have the most hydrogen stations open to the public.…

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Global fuel cell market expected to see growth through 2020

Angie Bergenson
Fuel Cell Industry Growth

Report highlights the growing fuel cell market The fuel cell industry is expected to experience healthy growth over the coming years, according to a new report offered by MarketResearchReports. The report highlights the trends that are powering the growth of the fuel cell market. One of the most impactful of these trends is the availability of government initiatives that aim to aid the adoption of clean vehicles equipped with hydrogen fuel cells. Fuel cells have become particularly popular in the transportation space due to such initiatives. Fuel cell vehicles are…

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New taxi service in South Korea will be making use of fuel cell vehicles

Bret Williams

Fuel cell vehicles will be operating in the city of Ulsan A new hydrogen taxi service has launched in South Korea. Hyundai has brought ten of its ix35 vehicles, all equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, to the coastal city of Ulsan. The new taxi service will be operated by the Ministry of Environment, the Ulsan City Office, and Hyundai itself. The service will make use of the same measurement and fee system that conventional taxi services make use of. Hyundai is expected to expand the reach of the service in…

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