Hyundai Deploys XCIENT Hydrogen Trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics

Hyundai has deployed 21 XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell trucks for clean logistics at HMGMA supporting sustainable operations with a mobile hydrogen refueling station

Georgia, United States- Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. Initially, a total of 21 XCIENT trucks will be in operation.

Mr. Oscar Kwon, HMGMA CEO, said, “Our Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell trucks that support the Metaplant release zero emissions and offer a cleaner alternative to the traditional freight logistics methods used at other manufacturing facilities.”

This initiative represents a significant step forward in HMGMA’s leadership efforts to both reduce its carbon footprint and actively promote sustainable practices in daily logistics operations. The use of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel cell technology will demonstrate Hyundai Motor Group’s ongoing commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.

Hyundai Motor Group has deployed 21 XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell trucks for HMGMA Clean Logistics, transporting vehicle parts from suppliers to the Megasite. These trucks will make daily deliveries to the Consolidation Center, with plans for future expansion. The fleet will make up over one-third of Glovis America's truck fleet at HMGMA. Hyundai also recently introduced HTWO, its hydrogen value chain brand, covering all stages of hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization.

“HMGMA’s deployment of XCIENT for logistics and operations is one of the main initiatives of HTWO,” said Jim Park, SVP, commercial vehicle and hydrogen business development, Hyundai Motor North America. “This is delivering on our strategy and vision to showcase a closed-loop hydrogen logistics ecosystem and improve the environmental sustainability of manufacturing operations.”

HTWO Logistics, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and Glovis America, will also install a mobile hydrogen refueling station at the Megasite for efficient refueling. A hydrogen production and refueling station is being developed for the Megasite and will be announced at a later date.