- Hyundai Motor Group co-hosted the Hydrogen Council International CEO Summit from December 2 to 4 in Seoul, Korea, to set the strategic path for the worldwide hydrogen trade
- The CEO Summit underscores Korea’s emergence as a hydrogen innovation hub and Hyundai Motor Group’s management within the clear power transition
- The occasion pioneers the usage of absolutely hydrogen-powered transportation for its operations, that includes Hyundai Motor’s 50 all-new NEXO SUVs and 6 UNIVERSE Gasoline Cell buses
Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) co-hosted the Hydrogen Council International CEO Summit from December 2 to 4 in Seoul, Korea, bringing collectively about 200 international leaders and policymakers to set the strategic path for the worldwide hydrogen trade and speed up its transition.
The Hydrogen Council, the world’s solely CEO-led international hydrogen initiative, unites main firms throughout power, chemical compounds and automotive sectors. Below its management, the Hydrogen Council International CEO Summit serves as a platform to share long-term visions for hydrogen and discover new pathways for collaboration and clear power transition.
“Hydrogen shouldn’t be solely a local weather resolution however a cornerstone for power safety and industrial competitiveness,” stated Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council. “This CEO Summit underscored a decisive shift for the hydrogen trade, shifting past ambition to motion as leaders aligned on sensible steps to unlock demand, scale infrastructure and speed up international collaboration. The message from Seoul is evident: with strong coverage assist and powerful public-private collaboration, the trade will ship actual influence,” he added.
Key Summit Bulletins
The Hydrogen Council International CEO Summit, held underneath the theme “Hydrogen 2030: Lead. Construct. Ship.”, fostered collaboration amongst industries, governments and worldwide organizations to speed up the expansion of the hydrogen ecosystem.
Key outcomes embody:
- New Management: François Jackow, CEO of Air Liquide, joined Chang as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, reinforcing international hydrogen collaboration and management.
- Strategic Roadmap: Leaders unveiled a communiqué prioritizing demand creation, infrastructure development and international requirements to scale hydrogen by 2030.
- Authorities Dedication: Authorities officers from Korea, France, Germany and Australia, together with the Worldwide Group for Standardization President Sung Hwan Cho, reaffirmed demand-side insurance policies and shared public-private funding roadmaps.
- Korea Market Session: Superior hydrogen market circumstances from main Korean firms, together with SK Innovation and Doosan Gasoline Cell, had been highlighted. The session additionally featured keynote speeches by Lee Ho-hyeon, 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Local weather, Power and Atmosphere and Younger Hun Oh, Governor of Jeju Particular Self-Governing Province.
Hyundai Motor Group’s Function in Advancing Hydrogen
Based on the Hydrogen Council, the hydrogen trade is shifting from ‘ambition to supply,’ with $110 billion dedicated—a rise of $35 billion from final yr and tenfold development since 2020.
As Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group bolstered its management in advancing the clear power transition by showcasing Korea’s hydrogen ecosystem.
Highlights included:
- Progressive Mobility Options: Attendees skilled hydrogen-powered transportation, together with check drives in Hyundai Motor’s all-new NEXO gas cell electrical automobiles and visits to key hydrogen infrastructure websites such because the Nationwide Meeting hydrogen refueling station.
- Occasion Sustainability: The CEO Summit showcased a totally hydrogen-powered fleet—100% gas cell electrical automobiles—comprising 50 NEXO SUVs and 6 UNIVERSE Gasoline Cell buses.
Hyundai Motor Group reaffirmed its dedication to fostering international partnerships and driving large-scale hydrogen deployment by the CEO Summit. The occasion additional strengthened Korea’s place as a pacesetter in hydrogen innovation and showcased the Group’s imaginative and prescient for a sustainable, carbon-neutral future, accelerating the clear power transition.
