现代汽车九赴进博会 与液化空气签署氢能交通合作备忘录Hyundai Motor Attends the China International Import Expo for the Ninth Time and Signs a Hydrogen Transportation Cooperation Memorandum with Air Liquide

On November 5, the 9th China International Import Expo opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Hyundai Motor, participating for the ninth consecutive year, showcased its technological achievements in electrification, hydrogen energy, future mobility, and imported flagship models.

The exhibition lineup included Beijing Hyundai's C-class pure electric coupe Enik V, Enik concept car EARTH CONCEPT, and Hyundai Motor's N brand high-performance electric model Enik 5N; the new generation hydrogen fuel cell system (Enhanced System) produced by HTWO Guangzhou and the Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell truck were displayed together; also featured were the trend research space from UX STUDIO Shanghai and the newly refreshed imported hybrid flagship SUV, the new-generation Palisade.

As the leading model of the electrified product lineup, the Enik V was officially launched on September 29, offering a total of five versions, with limited-time privileged prices ranging from 99,900 to 131,900 yuan. The new car is fully designed under the leadership of Hyundai Motor China's Design Center, with dimensions of 4900×1890×1470 mm, a wheelbase of 2900 mm, and an aerodynamic coefficient as low as 0.230. The electric system is equipped with a CATL NP3.0 battery, with a maximum capacity of 66.8 kWh, providing up to 650 km of range under the CLTC cycle. Developed according to the C-NCAP five-star standard, the vehicle body uses high-strength steel accounting for 74% of its structure.

In terms of hydrogen energy business, Hyundai Motor established a fuel cell R&D department in 1998, continuously tackling core technologies for fuel cell systems, hydrogen storage, low-temperature start-up, safety durability, and mass production. In 2013, it launched the mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell vehicle TUCSON ix35 FCEV, followed by products such as NEXO and XCIENT Fuel Cell, covering passenger cars, heavy trucks, buses, and long-distance passenger transport. In 2024, HTWO was upgraded to the group's full-value-chain hydrogen energy business brand and open collaboration platform, connecting all links from hydrogen production, storage, and transportation to refueling and end-use applications. In the Chinese market, this strategy centers on HTWO Guangzhou, promoting localization of the entire chain of hydrogen energy R&D, production, and demonstration operations.

During the CIIE, Hyundai Motor Hydrogen Fuel Cell System (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. and Air Liquide (China) Investment Co., Ltd. signed a "Memorandum of Understanding and Confidentiality Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Hydrogen Energy Transportation" in Shanghai. Both parties will leverage their respective strengths in hydrogen fuel cell systems, hydrogen production and supply, and industrial resources, to explore in-depth cooperation in areas such as hydrogen logistics, fuel cell vehicle demonstration applications, and hydrogen supply.

HTWO Guangzhou is the group's first overseas integrated base for hydrogen fuel cell R&D, production, and sales. Construction began in 2021 and was completed in 2023, with a planned annual production capacity of 6,500 units. It has an electric stack and system factory, as well as an R&D and innovation center. In 2024, local mass production of the new-generation hydrogen fuel cell system will be realized, and in 2025, Hyundai Motor China Hydrogen Energy R&D Center will be established here. The system adopts a modular and lightweight design, has a maximum generation efficiency of 63.41% certified by CHTC (China Automotive Technology & Research Center), a rated power of 100 kilowatts, and can operate stably in temperatures ranging from minus 30 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius.

Relying on this indigenous system, HTWO Guangzhou, in collaboration with Hyundai Commercial Vehicles, has developed the XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell tractor for long-haul logistics. The vehicle adopts a newly upgraded dual-system solution, with a rated power of 200 kW, a hydrogen storage capacity of 2,220 liters, and a refueling time of about 15 minutes. Under the CHTC-TT cycle, it has a range of 532 kilometers on pure hydrogen and is equipped with an L2-level intelligent driving assistance system, achieving zero tailpipe emissions while driving.

With the steady progress of local mass production, HTWO Guangzhou continues to expand the scale of demonstration operations. Leveraging the special vehicle production qualification obtained in 2024, the company, together with local partners, is deploying the new generation of hydrogen fuel cell systems across various models for logistics, sanitation, and traction applications in Guangzhou. The first round of demonstration and promotion of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles exceeds 1,200 units. In January 2026, in collaboration with KaWo Group, it delivered 249 hydrogen fuel cell buses in a single batch to Guangzhou public transport companies, covering high-frequency scenarios such as logistics, sanitation, and public transport.

[Source: Hyundai Motor Group]

[Editor: Xiao Neng]