Revolutionary Cleaning Vehicles powered with Hydrogen Energy introduced
10. November 2023The Dongjak-gu district in Seoul is introducing a new category of hydrogen-powered vehicles, specifically engineered for the efficient handling of waste. The deployment of these vehicles will begin in November, extending beyond Seoul to include the regions of Incheon and Gyeonggi. The chosen model for this initiative is a modified Hyundai XCIENT, a hydrogen electric truck. Hydrogen storage tanks used in such sustainable drive systems usually require a KGS registration in order to be allowed import and distribution on the Korean market. Many other products and components used in the production process are also relevant to other KC Certification.
Traditionally, hydrogen propulsion has been confined to personal and commercial transport such as cars, buses, and freight trucks. This initiative represents the first application of hydrogen technology in waste management vehicles.
As of Q3 2023, the national fleet of cleaning vehicles numbered nearly 14,000. The Ministry of Environment is actively pursuing the replacement of these vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, focusing on hydrogen and electric power sources.
The adoption of hydrogen-powered vehicles for waste management is expected to contribute to the ministry’s goals of environmental protection, the pursuit of carbon neutrality, and the enhancement of air quality.
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