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Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Unwraps Xcient Tractor Overhaul

Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the latest iteration of its Class 8 Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric tractor April 28, overhauling the powertrain, safety systems and driver comforts.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Plus, Hyundai Pitch Vision for Self-Driving Hydrogen Trucks

Hydrogen trucks cost more than diesel models, but autonomous driving capabilities could double the utilization of those vehicles and improve the total cost of ownership calculation.

April 29, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Kenworth Delays Start of Hydrogen Fuel Cell T680 Production

Serial production of Kenworth Truck Co.'s hydrogen fuel cell electric T680 tractors will not begin in 2025 as previously announced, according to a senior executive.

April 11, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Carmakers Freeze Prices, Offer Discounts

Jeep maker Stellantis is offering fresh discounts across its brands while Hyundai pledged to hold prices steady until June 2 in a bid to ease fears that tariffs will make cars more expensive.

April 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hails Hyundai’s US Expansion as Tariff Vindication

President Donald Trump lauded plans by Hyundai to expand in the U.S., casting it as a vindication of his use of tariffs to pressure foreign manufacturers to create American jobs. 

March 24, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products

CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.

March 13, 2025
Business, Equipment

FTE to Sell Hyundai Translead Trailers in Alabama

Fleet Trailer & Equipment will become the Hyundai Translead dealer for Alabama, the trailer manufacturer said.

January 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Hydrogen-Powered Hyundai Trucks Hit the Road in Georgia

Hyundai announced Dec. 4 it deployed 21 of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Georgia to ferry supplies between the ports and the automaker’s newly opened $7.6 billion EV factory.

December 5, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, TCA

Hyundai Nexo SUV Recalled Over Potentially Explosive Leak

Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered Nexo SUV model in the United States for a fix after safety watchdogs warned of a potentially explosive fuel leak.

October 25, 2024