By Kwon Mee-yoo
Seoul City will introduce 53 environment-friendly green cars for visitors to use during the G20 summit from Nov. 11 to 12.
“This is going to be a chance to promote Seoul’s policy and philosophy aiming to become a clear, green city,” a city official said. “The world will take notice of Korean green car technologies and the popularity of eco-friendly cars will spread to Korean drivers.”
The green cars to be operated during the G20 summit include 38 electronic cars and 15 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).
Hyundai Motor provided 10 BlueOn electric vehicles and four Elec-City buses, while GM Daewoo supplied 10 electric Lacetti Premieres. E-Primus, co-developed by Hankuk Fiber and Hyundai Heavy Industries will also be available.
For hydrogen-powered electric vehicles, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group offered two FCEV buses and 13 Mohave FCEVs.
There will be 16 buses shuttling participants to the event venues and other facilities, while 37 passenger cars will transport Korean and foreign reporters and other guests.