Hyundai Motor Showcases New XCIENT Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Truck At ACT Expo

At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025, held from April 28 to May 1 in Anaheim, California, Hyundai Motor Company presented the new version of its XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty truck. The truck, tailored for the North American market, features an upgraded hydrogen fuel cell system and new driver assistance technologies.

The XCIENT Fuel Cell, introduced globally in 2020, is the first mass-produced hydrogen-powered truck in its segment. The new model continues Hyundai’s efforts to develop hydrogen mobility solutions for commercial transportation.

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The new XCIENT Fuel Cell truck is powered by a 180 kW hydrogen fuel cell system, consisting of two 90 kW stacks. It also includes a 72 kWh battery and a 350 kW electric motor that delivers a maximum torque of 2,237 Nm. The truck has a driving range of up to 450 miles under optimal conditions and is equipped with ten hydrogen tanks with a combined capacity of around 68 kilograms.

The North American version features a Class-8 tractor variant with a gross combination weight of up to 82,000 pounds. Interior updates include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with physical controls.

Driver assistance systems in the new model include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), and related safety features designed to support safe driving and reduce fatigue.

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Hyundai Motor also highlighted its ongoing hydrogen logistics projects in North America. Under the NorCAL ZERO Project, 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks are operating at the Ports of Oakland and Richmond, completing nearly 450,000 miles of freight transport since September 2023.

Additionally, Hyundai has partnered with GLOVIS America under the HTWO Logistics initiative at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Georgia.

The XCIENT Fuel Cell truck is available for public viewing at Hyundai Motor’s booth at ACT Expo 2025 from April 29 to May 1. Hyundai is also offering test drives to industry professionals and media representatives to provide operational insights into the truck’s capabilities.