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Corporate Information Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Hydrogen Technologies Across the Value Chain at World Hydrogen Expo in Korea
Corporate Information Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Hydrogen Technologies Across the Value Chain at World Hydrogen Expo in Korea
Hyundai Motor Group Showcases Hydrogen Technologies Across the Value Chain at World Hydrogen Expo in Korea
SEOUL, December 4, 2025 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is showcasing hydrogen innovations at the World Hydrogen Expo (December 4–7), reaffirming its hydrogen leadership. Korea’s largest hydrogen industry exhibition brings together over 250 companies from more than 25 countries under the theme ‘Hydrogen Pioneers: Innovate, Unite, Accelerate.’
The Expo, held for the first time following the combination of the annual H2MEET exhibition and the conference, is supported by four government ministries1. Held at KINTEX 2 in Goyang, Korea, it is expected to attract 40,000 attendees, including industry leaders and the general public. The event underscores the country’s growing prominence as a global hydrogen hub and the Group’s central role in advancing the transition to clean energy.
“With the rapid increase in power demand driven by the spread of AI, expanding renewable energy is essential. Hydrogen offers the most powerful solution to store and utilize renewable energy, complementing its intermittency and enhancing overall efficiency,” said Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group. “By converting surplus electricity into hydrogen, we can ease the burden on power grids and make energy systems more flexible. Hydrogen is the ultimate game changer for the future energy transition,” he added.
Hydrogen, Beyond Mobility, New Energy for Society
Through its affiliates Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, Hyundai Steel Company, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. (Hyundai E&C), Hyundai Engineering Co., Hyundai Glovis Co. and Hyundai-Rotem Co., the Group is showcasing innovative hydrogen technologies under the Group’s dedicated hydrogen brand and business platform HTWO.
The Group’s booth features various technologies, many of which are being unveiled for the first time (marked below as “NEW”). These innovations span the hydrogen value chain and are categorized under Production, Storage & Refueling, Mobility, and Industrial Application. These advancements reflect the Group’s commitment to driving sustainable energy innovation and scaling hydrogen applications across industries.
Production: The Group is advancing diverse hydrogen production technologies to enhance energy efficiency and resilience. At the Expo, interactive displays provide visitors with an intuitive understanding of production processes. Highlights include:
Storage & Refueling: The Group’s advanced hydrogen storage and refueling technologies aim to expand infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and simplify deployment. Highlights include:
Mobility: The Group is showcasing a wide array of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions, from passenger and commercial vehicles to groundbreaking applications across various industries. Highlights include:
Industrial Application: The Group’s innovative hydrogen technologies extend beyond mobility, showcasing the versatility of hydrogen in industrial applications. Highlights include:
Hyundai Motor Group’s Interactive Engagements at World Hydrogen Expo
The Group goes beyond exhibition by offering a range of interactive activities at the Expo, aiming to engage visitors directly and showcase the future of a hydrogen-based society in a tangible and impactful way.
As part of the Expo, the Group is set to host the HTWO Award Ceremony, honoring six transportation industry representatives who have made significant contributions to the expansion of hydrogen electrified commercial vehicles. The recipients are recognized for their efforts in expanding introduction of hydrogen-powered buses, trucks and refueling stations, which are key to accelerating the transition to a hydrogen-based mobility ecosystem.
In addition, the Group will offer an exclusive Test Drive Program for Hyundai Motor’s FCEV, The all-new NEXO, running from December 5 to December 7. Registered participants will have the unique opportunity to experience NEXO’s advanced design, spacious interior, and outstanding driving firsthand performance. The 30-minute drive along a 15-kilometer route highlights the vehicle’s cutting-edge capabilities and reinforces Hyundai’s leadership in hydrogen mobility, providing an immersive experience that brings hydrogen mobility to life.
Complementing these activities, the Group will also host the Hydrogen Academy, an educational program designed to deepen visitors’ understanding of Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen business. Led by executives and experts from the Group affiliates, this program offers attendees an exclusive opportunity to learn about the Group’s hydrogen technologies, current business developments, and future vision, fostering broader engagement and knowledge sharing within the hydrogen community.
1) Including the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources; Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; and Ministry of Science and ICT (Information and Communication Technology).
2) This amount is sufficient to fuel approximately 128 NEXO vehicles (based on 5 kg of hydrogen per vehicle)
Seohyeon Kim
seohyeon.kim@hyundai.com
Global PR Strategy & Planning · Hyundai Motor Company
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