Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), in cooperation with Glovis America, announced it has deployed Hyundai XCIENT heavy-duty H₂ fuel-cell electric trucks for clean logistics operations. Initially, a total of 21 XCIENT trucks will be in operation.

"At HMGMA, we are committed to creating sustainable transportation solutions," said Oscar Kwon, HMGMA CEO. "Our Hyundai XCIENT H₂ 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 industry-leading 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 H₂ fuel cell technology will demonstrate Hyundai Motor Group's ongoing commitment to responsible environmental stewardship.

These Hyundai XCIENT H₂ fuel-cell Class 8 heavy-duty trucks will transport vehicle parts from HMGMA suppliers across the region to the Megasite on a daily basis. During the initial rollout, XCIENT trucks will transport parts between suppliers and the onsite Consolidation Center and later these logistics will expand to a broader network of suppliers. The 21 XCIENT vehicles will represent more than one-third of the Glovis America truck fleet at HMGMA.

Earlier this year at CES, Hyundai Motor Group announced HTWO, its new H₂ value chain business brand. HTWO encompasses the Group's businesses and affiliates, enabling each stage of the entire H₂ value chain, from production and storage to transportation and utilization. HTWO represents 'H₂' and 'Humanity,' the two main pillars of Hyundai's H₂ business.

"HMGMA's deployment of XCIENT for logistics and operations is one of the main initiatives of HTWO," said Jim Park, SVP, commercial vehicle and H₂ business development, Hyundai Motor North America. "This is delivering on our strategy and vision to showcase a closed-loop H₂ 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 H₂ refueling station at the Megasite for efficient refueling. A H₂ production and refueling station is being developed for the Megasite and will be announced at a later date.