The Hyundai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) will be unveiled next year
The Hyundai fuel cell electric vehicle that purifies the air as it moves is the latest innovation from the Hyundai Motor Company.
The FCEV bus and coach charge in just 15 minutes and boast a driving range of 460km – roughly 6.5 times the charging efficiency of other battery electric mass transit vehicles on the market.
“Hyundai Motor Company has long recognized the importance of sustainability and strived to develop low-emission vehicles,” said Tony Kim, Head of Hyundai Commercial Vehicle Africa & Middle East Regional Headquarters.
Both models feature Hyundai’s world-leading proprietary fuel cell electric vehicle technology, as well as a button-driven gearbox and a digital cluster suitable for electric driving. Boasting a futuristic appearance, they made a pilot operation at the recently concluded 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
Hyundai FCEV coaches and buses were designed by Hyundai Motor Company in response to increased competition between manufacturers. Hyundai Commercial Vehicle is developing various eco-friendly commercial vehicles, including fuel cell electric buses and battery electric buses suitable for various uses and environments.
According to Kim, Hyundai Commercial Vehicles Africa and Middle East exported about 6,000 units during the first half of this year – a figure that is almost double the same period last year.”
Kim attributed CV’s healthy export record to two factors, adding that the company has won major fleet deals in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco. He also noted that the company has developed new markets, including Libya and soeveral other African countries.
