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Hyundai and Kia to Provide 63 Zero-Emission Fleet for APEC Energy Summits in Busan

The lineup led by 34 Nexo hydrogen SUVs underscores their commitment to sustainable mobility ahead of ministerial meetings on grid resilience and clean energy.

Overview

  • Hyundai Motor Group and Kia were named official mobility partners for the 15th APEC Energy, 16th Clean Energy and 10th Mission Innovation ministerials in Busan, supplying a 63-vehicle zero-emission fleet.
  • The transport lineup features 34 Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell SUVs, 12 Genesis Electrified G80 sedans, 14 Kia EV9 electric SUVs and three hydrogen-powered Hyundai Universe buses.
  • It marks the first time hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will carry high-level dignitaries at an international energy summit.
  • The Nexo model offers up to 720 kilometers of driving range per refill, highlighting Hyundai’s leadership in hydrogen mobility technology.
  • Officials from more than 20 economies will use the vehicles to attend discussions on power grid infrastructure, energy security, AI-driven innovation and carbon reduction.