At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai Motor) and autonomous driving software leader Plus announced the inauguration of Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the U.S., marking a significant milestone in advanced clean transportation technology showcased at North America’s premier fleet event.
The Level 4 autonomous XCIENT Fuel Cell truck is currently undergoing its initial autonomous driving evaluations in the U.S., marking the first-ever Level 4 self-driving test conducted on a Class 8 fuel cell electric truck in the country. Through this collaboration, the aim is to demonstrate how autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks can enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the trucking industry.
The XCIENT Fuel Cell truck by Hyundai Motor, integrated with Plus SuperDrive™ Level 4 autonomous driving technology, is showcased at Plus’ booth (#2044) during the ACT Expo, a collaborative effort between Hyundai Motor and Plus.
“We are excited to showcase our collaboration with Plus to test Level 4 autonomous driving technology with our Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell truck,” said Martin Zeilinger, Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Development at Hyundai. “Hyundai Motor has been driving the energy transition paradigm with our advanced fuel cell technologies. By adding autonomous capabilities to our world’s first mass-produced hydrogen-powered XCIENT Fuel Cell truck, Hyundai is looking forward to providing fleets and vehicle operators additional solutions that enhance road safety and freight efficiencies thanks to Plus’s industry-leading autonomous driving technology.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Hyundai Motor Company on this important initiative to create more sustainable and safe transportation options. A decarbonized future with autonomous hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks that also improve safety and efficiency is one that Plus is proud to support with our cutting-edge autonomous driving technology,” added Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-Founder at Plus.
