Hyundai previews new XCIENT Fuel Cell Electric truck with ADAS features

Hyundai Motor has previewed a new Class 8 XCIENT fuel cell electric truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024. This four-day event is organized at the Las Vegas Convention Center until May 23.

The new model has improvements focused on the North American customer base and brings changes based on customer feedback. The new truck is planned with new improvements including:

• Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Side Collision-Avoidance Warning (SOD)

The company says more features will be added to this truck to optimize driving such as cruise control and ADAS.

Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2024 (Image Source – Hyundai Motor)

The new model will use enhanced infographic specifications such as a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a 12.3-inch wide touch infotainment system, and a right room detection feature.

Hyundai reiterated its autonomous driving collaboration with Plus to enhance road safety and efficiency. Two of these companies are working together on a Level 4 autonomous driving technology for XCIENT Fuel Cell truck in the US.

Expansion

Hyundai Motor announced its hydrogen vision by introducing the U.S. hydrogen commercial vehicle business. This will expand the hydrogen commercial value chain across North America. Earlier this year, Hyundai introduced the expansion HTWO hydrogen fuel cell system brand into Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen value chain business brand.

Hyundai XCIENT Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck (Image Source – Hyundai)

Last year, the company supplied 30 deployed 30 XCIENT fuel cell trucks at the Port of Oakland and Port of Richmond to haul freight containers and vehicles. It is revealed that Hyundai will build a hydrogen commercial mobility value chain that goes beyond vehicle sales and includes hydrogen supply and charging station construction, leasing, financing, and maintenance services.

Furthermore, the automaker will introduce HTWO logistics solutions to HMGA in Georgia. It plans to supply XCIENT hydrogen-electric trucks to build a hydrogen commercial value chain system for transporting parts and finished vehicles.