Hyundai Motor Group introduces hydrogen vision at Japan expo

Hyundai Motor's NEXO hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV is on display at Japan's H2 & FC EXPO in Tokyo, Tuesday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor

Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its hydrogen brand and business platform at Japan’s H2 & FC EXPO to promote the carmaker’s global leadership in the hydrogen value chain, the company said Tuesday.

The carmaker showcased its HTWO hydrogen platform to highlight its commitment to delivering end-to-end solutions across the hydrogen value chain. Its introduction at the exhibition underscores the group’s dedication to advancing the global transition toward a sustainable hydrogen society, the company said.

Visitors to the three-day event, which started Tuesday, can explore the carmaker’s fully redesigned, all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle. Registered participants can also test-drive the model.

The carmaker will also demonstrate its detailed hydrogen business vision, such as hydrogen refueling solutions and hydrogen trams, during the exhibition.

Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch its Japan-specific NEXO model in the first half of this year. The model features vehicle-to-home capability, which enables the car to provide a stable power supply to a home during emergencies such as earthquakes or power outages. This is tailored to the needs of the Japanese market, according to the carmaker.

The NEXO is capable of reaching 100 kilometers per hour in 7.8 seconds and can drive up to 720 kilometers after charging the vehicle for only five minutes.

The H2 & FC EXPO is one of Japan’s leading exhibitions for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, bringing together industry experts and global firms to discuss their achievements in eco-friendly energy.

"We will accelerate our push to sophisticate our hydrogen business and successfully land NEXO in Japan," an official from the carmaker said.