Hyundai Motor Group announced on May 21 that it participated in the World Hydrogen Summit 2026, held from May 19 to 21 at the AHOY Convention Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Now in its seventh year, the World Hydrogen Summit is the largest global hydrogen industry exhibition, focusing on key issues related to hydrogen, including mobility, production, infrastructure, regulation, and investment. The event is divided into a summit and an exhibition.
More than 10,000 attendees, including government officials from over 100 countries and representatives from more than 500 participating companies, shared diverse opinions during the event.
Hyundai Motor Group set up a booth in the Korean Pavilion centered around its hydrogen brand and business platform, HTWO, showcasing a hydrogen fuel cell system mock-up and the all-new NEXO vehicle.
The all-new NEXO, launched in the European market this year, features a 150 kW motor capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. It can travel up to 720 km on a single charge based on domestic standards, making it Hyundai's next-generation hydrogen electric vehicle.
Hyundai Motor Group also participated in discussions at the summit, engaging with global partners, including those from Europe, to explore sustainable hydrogen ecosystem development and share activation strategies through proven solutions.
During the discussions, Hyundai Motor Group emphasized that hydrogen is increasingly recognized not just as a means of decarbonization but also as an energy source to mitigate risks in the global energy supply chain. The group stressed the need for consistent policies and the establishment of global standards alongside technological development to accelerate the hydrogen ecosystem.
Additionally, as a founding member and co-chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group participated in the IHTF meeting, which took place on May 20 during the World Hydrogen Summit 2026.
The IHTF roundtable, attended by officials from over 20 countries, discussed the growing importance of energy security and the need for practical and forward-looking hydrogen strategies to enhance collaboration between industry and government in response to these challenges.
A Hyundai Motor Group representative stated, "The World Hydrogen Summit is significant as it seeks to explore the direction of hydrogen ecosystem development and discuss actual investment possibilities. We will strive to foster a sustainable hydrogen infrastructure in line with the accelerating hydrogen ecosystem that is gaining attention in the global energy market."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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