Hyundai Motor Group to Showcase Eco-Friendly Vehicles at International Energy Ministerial Meetings

Strategic Insights -

Hyundai Motor Group is set to provide a fleet of 63 eco-friendly vehicles, consisting of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and electric vehicles, for the upcoming 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Meeting and the 10th Mission Innovation (MI) Ministerial Meeting in Busan, South Korea. The company's strategic move aims to showcase its commitment to sustainability and innovation, while strengthening its position as a leader in eco-friendly mobility solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hyundai Motor Group will supply a total of 63 vehicles, including 34 Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell SUVs, 12 Genesis Electrified G80 sedans, 14 Kia EV9 all-electric SUVs, and three Hyundai UNIVERSE hydrogen buses, for the two events.
  • The fleet will be used to transport key participants and support various activities during the meetings, which aim to discuss critical energy agendas such as power grid infrastructure, energy security, electricity supply stability, and energy innovation with artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Representatives from 31 countries are expected to attend the event, including energy ministers and government delegations from over 40 countries around the world, as well as key stakeholders from international organizations.
  • Hyundai Motor Group aims to showcase the capability of its electrified models and reinforce its commitment to a sustainable future by providing the vehicles for the events.
  • The NEXO SUV will serve as the main official vehicle, representing the group's hydrogen leadership and green mobility vision, with a driving range of up to 720 kilometers on a single charge.
  • Hyundai Motor Group has a track record of providing eco-friendly cars for key international events, including the 43rd ASEAN summit in 2023 and the G20 Bali summit in 2022.

Statistics:

  • Total number of vehicles to be supplied by Hyundai Motor Group: 63
  • Number of Hyundai NEXO hydrogen fuel cell SUVs: 34
  • Number of Genesis Electrified G80 sedans: 12
  • Number of Kia EV9 all-electric SUVs: 14
  • Number of Hyundai UNIVERSE hydrogen buses: 3
  • Expected number of countries represented at the event: 31
  • Number of countries with government delegations expected to attend: over 40
  • Number of key stakeholders from international organizations: numerous

Sources:

  • Hyundai Motor Group
  • Official quote from Kim Dong-wook, Executive Vice President and Head of the Strategic Policy Division at Hyundai Motor Group
  • Event information from the 16th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Meeting and the 10th Mission Innovation (MI) Ministerial Meeting