According to Yonhap News,

Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it has successfully demonstrated its hydrogen mobility capabilities for Saudi Arabia's Neom smart city project, highlighting its role as a key partner in building a hydrogen mobility ecosystem for the initiative.

The group revealed footage on YouTube of its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) demonstration conducted in May in Neom's Trojena region, a mountainous area located 2,080 meters above sea level.

Neom is a large-scale smart city project backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, designed to integrate advanced construction, information and energy technologies.

Hyundai signed an agreement in September to collaborate on eco-friendly mobility solutions for Neom, which is part of the Saudi government's Vision 2030 initiative.

The test involved Hyundai's hydrogen-powered Universe bus traveling over a challenging route between Neom's central district and a base camp in Trojena. The area features steep and continuous winding roads, posing difficult conditions for large commercial vehicles.

Hyundai Motor Group said the high-altitude environment was overcome by incorporating a proprietary map technology that optimizes fuel cell efficiency through real-time monitoring of environmental conditions.

The group said the successful test highlights Hyundai's long-standing commitment to hydrogen innovation. The group has operated a dedicated hydrogen research and development (R&D) division since 1998.

"Hyundai Motor Group is the first company in the world to successfully operate hydrogen-powered vehicles in Neom," a group official said. "We will continue to support Neom's zero-emission vision and secure future growth opportunities by contributing to the hydrogen ecosystem development."


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Source: Yonhap News (August 4, 2025)