Hyundai Motor Company and Plus Unveil First Level 4 Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck at ACT Expo

Key Highlights:
•    Hyundai & Plus debuted its first Level 4 autonomous hydrogen truck at the ACT Expo.
•    Partnership targets safer, greener trucking with advanced tech.
•    XCIENT Fuel Cell truck integrates Plus's SuperDrive system for autonomy.
•    Tested reliability in commercial ops across eight countries.
•    Showcase at Plus ACT Expo booth highlights transportation revolution.

Hyundai Motor Company and Plus, the pioneer in autonomous driving software, introduced the first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the United States at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.

The new truck is on display at the Plus ACT Expo booth (#2044), demonstrating its sophisticated features and possible impact on the future of transportation.

The Hyundai-Plus collaboration intends to demonstrate the benefits of incorporating Level 4 autonomous driving technology into hydrogen fuel cell trucks, which has the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector by improving safety, efficiency and sustainability. 

Demonstrating Cutting-Edge Technology

The XCIENT Fuel Cell truck that debuted in 2020 has already demonstrated technological reliability in eight nations. The firm stated that the Level 4 autonomous version is outfitted with Plus's SuperDrive technology, which employs LiDAR, radar, and cameras to provide advanced self-driving capabilities.

Hyundai's Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Development, Martin Zeilinger, commented, "We are thrilled to demonstrate our collaboration with Plus to test Level 4 autonomous driving technology with our Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell truck. Hyundai Motor's breakthrough fuel cell technology has accelerated the energy transition paradigm. Hyundai is excited to provide fleets and vehicle operators with additional solutions that improve road safety and freight efficiencies by incorporating Plus's industry-leading autonomous driving technology into our world's first mass-produced hydrogen-powered XCIENT Fuel Cell truck."

Shawn Kerrigan, Plus' COO and Co-Founder, stated, "We are excited to work with Hyundai Motor Company on this critical project to promote more sustainable and safe transportation options. Plus is delighted to help a decarbonized future with self-driving hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks that improve safety and efficiency.

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Cmv360 Says

This partnership between Hyundai and Plus is exciting because it brings together two advanced technologies: autonomous driving and hydrogen fuel cells. 

By combining them, they're making trucks safer, more efficient, and better for the environment. Seeing this truck at the expo shows how innovation can change the way we move goods, making it greener and safer for everyone.