조선일보 · 15 Oct, 04:03 · Business briefing

Hyundai Motor Group Expands Hydrogen Business to Buses, Trucks, Locomotives in India

Hyundai Motor Group is significantly expanding its hydrogen fuel cell operations within India, extending beyond passenger vehicles to include buses, heavy-duty trucks, and locomotives.

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Hyundai Motor Group is significantly expanding its hydrogen fuel cell operations within India, extending beyond passenger vehicles to include buses, heavy-duty trucks, and locomotives. This strategic move signals a major commitment to diversifying the Indian green transport market. The expansion highlights Hyundai’s intent to capitalise on India’s growing infrastructure needs and government support for clean energy solutions. For professionals, this indicates a tangible shift in automotive manufacturing priorities towards sustainable heavy transport technologies in emerging markets.

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