Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions

Hydrogen as the driving force for mobility and industry

HTWO’s hydrogen fuel cell solutions provide scalable energy solutions for a wide range of applications, from mobility and power generation to heavy equipment, construction machinery, and port equipment.

  • Hyundai Motor Company
  • Hyundai Rotem

Real-World Proven

Nearly 30 Years of Expertise, Proven Through Real-World Deployment

At the heart of Hyundai’s global leadership in hydrogen mobility lies nearly 30 years of continuous investment in technology and research and development, along with hydrogen fuel cell technology proven for its durability and reliability through the real-world operation of approximately 54,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles worldwide (as of August 2026).

HTWO’s hydrogen fuel cell solutions are expanding beyond mobility into a wide range of industries and everyday applications, including power generation, logistics, construction, and marine transportation. Building on the core technologies that have driven the hydrogen mobility era, HTWO is now advancing the hydrogen economy.

Versatility

Diverse Applications and Product Lineup

Hyundai supplies fuel cell systems to a wide range of sectors, including power generation facilities, construction machinery, aviation, and marine transportation, while continuously expanding its product lineup to meet growing demand. As the applications of hydrogen-based energy solutions continue to broaden, Hyundai is also developing customized systems tailored to the specific needs of each industry.

Engine-Type Fuel Cell System

The driving force behind Hyundai’s hydrogen mobility.
Proven through the real-world operation of approximately 54,000 fuel cell electric vehicles worldwide (as of August 2026), it delivers verified safety and durability, along with high efficiency and outstanding power performance.

Engine-type fuel cell system product
Max. power

94 kW

net

Efficiency

61.7 %

Max.

Cumulative units deployed

Nearly 54,000 vehicles

Based on Hyundai Motor Company FCEVs

Where Can It Be Applied?

Passenger and Commercial Vehicles
  • Hyundai NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle driving along a coastal road at sunset
    NEXO

    Hyundai’s first dedicated fuel cell electric vehicle with up to 720 km of range and a refueling time of approximately five minutes.

  • White XCIENT Fuel Cell truck driving on a highway
    XCIENT Fuel Cell

    The world’s first mass-produced Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell electric truck, designed for long-distance operation and heavy cargo transport.

  • ELEC CITY Fuel Cell bus stopped on an urban road
    ELEC CITY Fuel Cell

    A low-floor fuel cell electric bus optimized for high-frequency urban routes with frequent traffic congestion.

  • UNIVERSE Fuel Cell coach driving against a city backdrop
    UNIVERSE Fuel Cell

    A premium heavy-duty fuel cell electric coach offering long-distance efficiency, quiet operation, and zero-emission performance.

Power Generation
  • Container-type hydrogen fuel cell power generator installed outdoors
    Fuel Cell Power Generator

    A fuel cell power-generation solution for grid-connected and distributed power applications.

  • HTWO mobile hydrogen fuel cell power generator deployed at an outdoor site
    Mobile Power Generator

    A mobile power-generation solution for remote areas and outdoor sites where access to the grid is limited.

Port and Logistics Equipment
  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric ship sailing beneath a cable-stayed bridge
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Ship

    An hydrogen-powered propulsion system enabling low-emission operation for port and coastal ships while supporting compliance with maritime emissions regulations.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric port AGV carrying a container in a port yard
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Port AGV

    An automated guided vehicle (AGV) for smart logistics that supports rapid hydrogen refueling and extended operating hours.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric crane lifting cargo at a port
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Crane

    Port equipment for heavy loading and unloading operations, designed to reduce carbon emissions and noise.

Special Purpose Vehicles
  • All-terrain vehicle powered by hydrogen driving over rough terrain
    All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Powered by Hydrogen

    Supports rapid and secure military mobility through a compact, lightweight platform optimized for air transport.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric agricultural tractor working in a field
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Agricultural Tractor

    Designed for stable high-load agricultural work, helping reduce carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency.

Flat-Type Fuel Cell System

A system designed for applications with significant space constraints, such as trams, trains, and buses.
It overcomes space constraints by reducing the system height by 30.8% compared to the engine type, and improves power density by incorporating an integrated module for the cooling system and controller.

Flat-type fuel cell system product
Max. power

94 kW

net

Efficiency

61.7 %

Max.

System height

-30.8 %

Reduced compared to engine-type

Where Can It Be Applied?

Rail Mobility
  • Hydrogen fuel cell tram running on an urban track
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tram

    Low-emission urban public transportation that does not require high-voltage infrastructure

  • Hydrogen fuel cell locomotive running along a railway line
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive

    Hydrogen-powered rail mobility capable of long-distance freight and passenger transport without electrification

Fuel Cell Power Pack

An integrated power package that combines a fuel cell system, battery, and hydrogen storage tank.
Designed for industrial vehicles such as forklifts, it enables rapid refueling and long-duration operation.

Hydrogen fuel cell power pack product
Max. power / Rated power

30 kW / 20 kW

net

Efficiency

54.4 kW

@Rated power

Integrated package configuration

All-in-One

Fuel Cell System + Hydrogen Storage

Where Can It Be Applied?

Heavy Equipment and Industrial Vehicles
  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric forklift moving cargo in a logistics warehouse
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Forklift

    Zero-emission operation in indoor and outdoor environments, including warehouses and construction sites, with rapid refueling for continuous work.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric excavator working at a construction site
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Excavator

    Equipment that reduces carbon emissions at construction sites through eco-friendly and low-noise operation

Port and Logistics Equipment
  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric port AGV carrying a container in a port yard
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Port AGV

    An automated guided vehicle (AGV) for smart logistics that supports rapid hydrogen refueling and extended operating hours.

Special Purpose Vehicles
  • All-terrain vehicle powered by hydrogen driving over rough terrain
    All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Powered by Hydrogen

    Supports rapid and secure military mobility through a compact, lightweight platform optimized for air transport.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell electric agricultural tractor working in a field
    Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Agricultural Tractor

    Stably performs high-load agricultural tasks, contributing to carbon emission reduction and improved work efficiency.

Eco-friendly

A Hydrogen-Powered Powertrain That Emits Only Water

  • 2H2

  • O2

  • 2H2O

Electricity generated by the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen powers the vehicle, with water vapor as the only tailpipe emission. Hydrogen fuel cell systems enable zero-emission driving and serve as a core technology for sustainable mobility.

High Efficiency

Outstanding fuel efficiency achieved through key system component optimization

Hydrogen fuel cell systems directly convert hydrogen energy into electricity, achieving significantly higher energy efficiency than conventional internal combustion engines. By optimizing each component of the system, they deliver fuel efficiency of up to 61.7%.

Engine-type hydrogen fuel cell system unit — a fuel cell stack topped by the power distribution unit with air and hydrogen supply lines

Manufacturing Plants

HTWO Manufacturing Footprint

Hyundai has established large-scale manufacturing sites in Korea and overseas, supporting a stable and flexible supply of fuel cell systems tailored to diverse customer needs.

  • Aerial view of the Chungju fuel cell system production plant, with large teal-roofed production buildings

    Chungju Fuel Cell System
    Production Plant

    Annual production capacity
    20,000+

    The world’s first mass-production system for automotive hydrogen fuel cell systems, now providing reliable fuel cell solutions across a wide range of industries.

  • View of the HTWO Guangzhou plant, with white production buildings topped by solar panels and the surrounding city

    HTWO Guangzhou

    Annual production capacity
    6,500+

    Hyundai Motor Group established HTWO Guangzhou, its first overseas production site for hydrogen fuel cell systems, and began full-scale production.

    Building on Hyundai Motor Company’s high-performance fuel cell technology, HTWO Guangzhou is expanding hydrogen applications across China’s commercial-vehicle market.

  • Rendering of the new Ulsan fuel cell plant, with production buildings on a waterfront site

    Ulsan New Fuel Cell Plant
    (Scheduled for completion in 2027)

    Annual production capacity
    30,000

    Next-generation fuel cell systems produced at Hyundai Motor Company’s new Ulsan plant will be optimized separately for passenger and commercial vehicles. Designed for applications including trucks, buses, construction equipment, ships, and agricultural machinery, the systems will deliver performance tailored to different operating environments.

    The plant will also produce PEM water electrolyzer stacks that generate high-purity clean hydrogen from water by applying the reverse electrochemical reaction of a fuel cell.

Business

Hydrogen Fuel Cell System and
Power Pack Deployment

  • IVECO BUS fuel cell electric low-floor city bus on the road

    IVECO BUS Fuel Cell Electric City Bus

    Joint development of a 12-meter fuel cell electric low-floor city bus with IVECO BUS

    Participating affiliates

    • Hyundai Motor Company
  • IVECO Group large van displayed with its fuel cell system

    IVECO Group Fuel Cell Electric Large Van

    Joint development of a 7-ton fuel cell electric large van with IVECO Group

    Participating affiliates

    • Hyundai Motor Company
  • Double-decker bus repowered as a fuel cell electric bus by Ricardo

    Ricardo Repowered Fuel Cell Electric Bus

    Supply of fuel cell systems for Ricardo's repowered diesel double-decker bus in the U.K.

    Participating affiliates

    • Hyundai Motor Company
  • 8.5-meter fuel cell electric bus jointly developed with Kaiwo Group

    Kaiwo Group Guangzhou Fuel Cell Electric Bus

    Joint development of an 8.5-meter fuel cell electric bus with Kaiwo Group

    Participating affiliates

    • HTWO
  • Dongfeng Motor Group fuel cell electric logistics trucks lined up on the road

    Dongfeng Motor Group Fuel Cell Electric Logistics Truck

    Joint development of an 18-ton fuel cell electric logistics truck with Dongfeng Motor Group

    Participating affiliates

    • HTWO
  • Signing ceremony for the Hong Kong hydrogen ecosystem development agreement

    Fuel Cell Buses for Hong Kong's Hydrogen Ecosystem

    Supply of fuel cell systems for airport shuttle and tour buses in Hong Kong

    Participating affiliates

    • HTWO

FAQ

Questions about Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions

  • Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Inside the fuel cell stack, hydrogen (H2) reacts with oxygen (O2) from the air to produce electricity and water (H2O).

    Because this process operates without combustion, it produces no exhaust emissions; the only by-product is pure water.

  • A battery releases stored electricity, whereas a hydrogen fuel cell generates electricity as it is continuously supplied with hydrogen fuel. With shorter refueling times and longer driving ranges, hydrogen fuel cells are particularly well suited for heavy-duty vehicles and industrial equipment that require extended operating hours.

  • Hydrogen fuel cell systems can be applied across a wide range of applications, from mobility solutions such as passenger vehicles, buses, and heavy-duty trucks to trams, ships, forklifts, excavators, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), military vehicles, and generators.

    Depending on the operating conditions and environment, Hyundai offers three configurations: engine-type fuel cell systems, flat-type fuel cell systems, and power packs. Its lineup continues to expand to support an even broader range of applications.

  • The flat-type fuel cell system was developed for application in hydrogen fuel cell trams. Based on an automotive fuel cell system, it was redesigned by rearranging the stack and operating-system components to meet the packaging requirements of tram vehicles.

    While the engine-type fuel cell system is designed to fit inside a vehicle’s engine compartment, the flat-type fuel cell system features a reduced height for installation on the roof of a tram.

    The redesigned tram-mounted flat-type fuel cell system has been validated for performance and reliability through development and production-stage testing. It is also planned for application in a wider range of uses in the future.

  • Hyundai currently offers a power pack lineup tailored to a range of applications.

    The 10 kW power pack is under development for 3-ton-class forklifts. The 100 kW power pack is under development for use in construction, agriculture, ports, and mobile power generation applications, including tractors, excavators, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).

    Going forward, Hyundai plans to develop power packs with a wider range of specifications—including varying power outputs and configurations combining fuel cell systems with hydrogen storage and optional battery systems—to expand hydrogen fuel cell technology across industries.