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Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Hyundai Motor and Plus Unveil Concept for Autonomous Hydrogen Freight Ecosystem at ACT Expo 2025
SEOUL, South Korea and ANAHEIM, Calif., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Company and Plus unveiled a shared vision at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, outlining how their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States. The collaboration pairs Hyundai Motor's hydrogen-powered XCIENT Fuel Cell truck with Plus's AI-based autonomous driving software, SuperDrive™, proposing a scalable and cost-effective solution to long-haul freight that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial transportation. 'Hyundai Motor believes in a sustainable future powered by advanced fuel cell technologies', said Jim Park, Senior Vice President of Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business Development at Hyundai Motor North America. 'We hope to continue our partnership with Plus to add autonomous driving capabilities to XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in the future and provide our fleet operator customers with additional solutions that improve road safety and freight efficiency. The concept shared today shows why we value this partnership and the vision for what autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks can deliver.' David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Plus, added: 'Autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks are a transformative step forward in sustainable freight. By combining self-driving and zero-tailpipe emission technologies, we are laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more efficient transportation system that meets the demands of today and the needs of tomorrow. We are excited to showcase a concept for the sustainable future we expect to create with innovation-driven partners like Hyundai Motor.' A Scalable Pathway to Hydrogen Freight In the concept video, Hyundai Motor and Plus outline a practical framework for deploying autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks along high-utilization hub-to-hub routes. The approach focuses on: Autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks offer zero-tailpipe emissions, fast refueling, long driving range, quieter operation, and reduced maintenance. These features position Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck as an ideal candidate for continuous long-haul transport, particularly as the hydrogen ecosystem matures. The video illustrates how this infrastructure can be built out incrementally, with each added delivery route increasing network efficiency and economic viability – benefiting not only autonomous trucks, but also other hydrogen-powered vehicles. Over time, this blueprint envisions a self-reinforcing cycle of vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, and lower operational costs per unit. About Hyundai Motor Company Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision 'Progress for Humanity,' Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies. More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai About Plus Plus is a pioneering autonomous trucking AI software company delivering safe and scalable factory-built autonomous trucks globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus has over 500 global patents and was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP's Scania, MAN, and international brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. For more information, visit or follow Plus on LinkedIn and YouTube. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PlusAI, Inc
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Hydrogen Meets Autonomy In Hyundai Motor And Plus Concept At ACT Expo
Hyundai Motor Company and Plus unveiled a shared vision at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, outlining how their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks aims to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States. The collaboration pairs Hyundai Motor's hydrogen-powered XCIENT Fuel Cell truck with Plus's AI-based autonomous driving software, SuperDrive™, proposing a scalable and cost-effective solution to long-haul freight that aims to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial transportation. 'Hyundai Motor believes in a sustainable future powered by advanced fuel cell technologies', said Jim Park, Senior Vice President of Commercial Vehicle and Hydrogen Business Development at Hyundai Motor North America. 'We hope to continue our partnership with Plus to add autonomous driving capabilities to XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in the future and provide our fleet operator customers with additional solutions that improve road safety and freight efficiency. The concept shared today shows why we value this partnership and the vision for what autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks can deliver.' Plus is an autonomous trucking AI software company delivering safe and scalable factory-built autonomous trucks globally. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus has over 500 global patents. In addition to Hyundai, Plus partners include TRATON GROUP's Scania, MAN, and international brands, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV. David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of Plus, added: 'Autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks are a transformative step forward in sustainable freight. By combining self-driving and zero-tailpipe emission technologies, we are laying the groundwork for a cleaner, more efficient transportation system that meets the demands of today and the needs of tomorrow. We are excited to showcase a concept for the sustainable future we expect to create with innovation-driven partners like Hyundai Motor.' A Scalable Pathway to Hydrogen Freight In a concept video, Hyundai Motor and Plus outline a practical framework for deploying autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks along high-utilization hub-to-hub routes. The approach focuses on four steps. Initial deployment would occur across major freight corridors to build early momentum, which in turn would stimulate demand for strategically placed hydrogen refueling stations. Expanding infrastructure would support a growing fleet and wider hydrogen use, thereby reinforcing scalability as new routes drive further infrastructure investment and adoption. Because autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks offer zero-tailpipe emissions, fast refueling, long driving range, quieter operation, and reduced maintenance, the partners note that these features position Hyundai Motor's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck as an ideal candidate for continuous long-haul transport, particularly as the hydrogen ecosystem matures. Plus and Hyundai emphasize that this infrastructure can be built out incrementally, with each added delivery route increasing network efficiency and economic viability – benefiting not only autonomous trucks, but also other hydrogen-powered vehicles. Over time, this blueprint envisions a self-reinforcing cycle of vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, and lower operational costs per unit. A Key Strategic Play Hyundai Motor Company sells high volumes of cars and heavy trucks globally while also investing in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility. While Hyundai Motor sells over 4M internal combustion engine heavy trucks globally on an annual basis, the company is not active in the U.S. ICE market. Thus, fuel cell electric sales in the U.S. represent a major strategic play. Last year, Hyundai Motor deployed 21 XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks at the Port of Brunswick in Georgia, supporting the Hyundai 'Metaplant' in the region. HTWO is Hyundai's hydrogen value chain business brand. HTWO Logistics, a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Company and Glovis America, is installing a mobile hydrogen refueling station at the Metasite for efficient refueling. A hydrogen production and refueling station will be developed as well. Keep An Eye On H2 Autonomy The ability to fuel a vehicle powered by hydrogen portends endless challenges, which is why this form of energy is not expanding quickly even though the operational benefits are can be substantial when all the pieces are in place. The hydrogen-powered autonomy vision announced today is worth keeping an eye on. Disclosure: Richard Bishop is an Advisor to and/or an equity holder in the following companies mentioned in this article: Plus.
Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
State of Sustainable Fleets: Transformation Introduces Peak Uncertainty, but Clean Fleet Technology Still Expands Nationally
ANAHEIM, Calif, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today, provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation solutions. Authored by TRC Companies, a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, the findings were unveiled at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, California, the premier annual conference for commercial transportation professionals. The past year has marked a period of significant transformation, characterized by rapid federal policy shifts and persistent state-led efforts to advance zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and near-zero-emission (NZE) technologies, such as electric and natural gas vehicles, respectively. Recent regulatory changes and federal funding adjustments, coupled with substantial economic uncertainty, have introduced a period of peak complexity for fleet operators. Despite this, more than $13.5 billion in state and local funding remains available for ZE and NZE projects, driving continued adoption of renewable fuels, compressed natural gas vehicles (CNG), battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). 'The rapidly evolving policy landscape and questions around how that will impact technology investments have introduced uncertainty for fleets,' said Nate Springer, Vice President of Market Development at TRC Companies. 'Nevertheless, the industry's response—marked by growing adoption of renewable fuels, innovative infrastructure solutions, and strategic partnerships—underscores strong fundamentals for continued growth of many clean fleet solutions.' In 2024, renewable diesel (RD) production increased by 28% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2023, with fleets reporting a record-high 39% adoption rate in the history of the annual fleet survey. Renewable natural gas (RNG) supply has surged by 234% over the past six years, supported by a 63% increase in natural gas stations offering RNG and vehicle sales hold steady. Meanwhile, BEV deliveries reached a record 41,472 medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) units, driven largely by commercial cargo vans and pickup trucks, which accounted for 92% of new registrations, despite pauses and adjusted forecasts by several manufacturers last year. Hydrogen fuel cell deployments also gained momentum despite two high-profile manufacturer bankruptcies, with 75 new transit buses and 165 MD/HD vehicles delivered in 2024. 'Volvo Trucks North America is proud to return as a title sponsor of the State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief. This annual report provides the industry with key data points on where the market is headed with new sustainable transportation solutions. As we face regulatory uncertainty, we continue to see fleets adopting new, cleaner, safer, and more efficient transportation solutions. Volvo Trucks remains focused on our three-pillar strategy to provide the industry with solutions that are ready now and built for the future — including the all-new Volvo VNL, the all-new Volvo VNR, and our market-leading Volvo VNR Electric,' said Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America. 'We look forward to hosting this year's State of Sustainable Fleets panel discussion in the Volvo Trucks booth at ACT Expo and continuing to support fleets on their journey toward sustainable freight movement.' 'At Chevron, we believe it's going to take all forms of energy to meet the growing global energy demands and are invested in multiple products for both today and the future,' said Stacey Orlandi, President of Chevron Renewable Energy Group. 'By focusing on products that leverage our strengths, we can continue to deliver affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy.' The Market Brief identifies several key findings shaping the sustainable fleets landscape in 2025: Penske Transportation Solutions, Volvo Trucks North America, and Chevron serve as title sponsors of the 2025 Market Brief, with Dana, Exelon, and S&P Global Mobility as supporting sponsors. Each provides expertise and data that enhances the Market Brief's credibility across the spectrum of technologies assessed. To access the full 2025 Market Brief and receive ongoing updates, visit About State of Sustainable Fleets The State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief is the foremost authority on sustainable technology adoption within America's on-road fleets. This annual analysis compiles real-world data from early adopter fleets nationwide, offering sector-specific insights into the uptake of BEVs, natural gas, propane, and hydrogen FCEVs, alongside renewable fuels, benchmarked against diesel and gasoline vehicles. The annual Market Brief provides essential data and analysis for year-round education on the rapidly developing market via regular webinars, webinar series called Academies, guides for fleets, and trend briefs. Attachments Jonah Berg-Ganzarain State of Sustainable Fleets [email protected]
Associated Press
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
InCharge Energy announces InService™ maintenance & repair support for most EV charger brands at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim
InService™ provides operational confidence across any make or model of charging hardware, with 24/ 7 customer support for emergencies or ongoing service plans. 'InCharge maintains 15,000+ charge ports on our InControl platform. Customers rely on us for emergency repair (833-772-4638) or ongoing maintenance and service plans, for any EV charger make/ model.'— Rich Mohr, CEO, InCharge Energy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 / / -- InCharge Energy, the leading provider of end-to-end commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced the launch of its suite of InService ™ maintenance and repair plans and OnDemand service, designed to make electrification even easier for business customers across North America by providing expert service support for nearly any EV charging equipment. The announcement was made today at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Anaheim, CA. InCharge's industry-leading focus on EV charger-focused service support is designed to address the growing number of businesses with one or more brands of EV chargers on premises with no support in place for maintaining or extending the life of the equipment. InService solutions provide commercial charging operators across North America with access to highly trained service technicians, predictable payments, and rapid response time, with the industry's most customizable service and maintenance packages that let customers pay for parts and labor their way. Customers choose the plan that meets their goals and budget, with options that range fully comprehensive coverage to OnDemand repair or maintenance for unexpected issues. This best-in-class service support is designed to ensure customers can maximize operational efficiency for multiple brands of chargers across one or multiple sites, as InCharge's expert technicians are specifically trained to optimize and extend the life of commercial EV charging equipment. 'When your business invests in a major piece of equipment or an appliance, typically you would also select a robust service agreement for those occasions when it needs maintenance or repair,' said Rich Mohr, CEO of InCharge Energy. 'The same is true for EV charging equipment. By choosing an InService plan to support their EV chargers, customers can protect their investment over time to ensure that their equipment continues to run smoothly. InCharge successfully maintains more than 15,000 charging ports networked to our InControl software platform each day, so businesses know they can rely on us to provide the service support they need – even if they have chargers from multiple manufacturers.' Service and maintenance options – or OnDemand repair – supported by InControl™ Charger Management & Maintenance Software InService gives customers the operational confidence they need to run a successful EV charging program. Customers can request easy-to-understand OnDemand service anytime, with 24/ 7 customer support at 833-772-4638 and parts and labor pricing. InService plans include Extended Warranty, Preventative Maintenance (with one or two visits per year), and more comprehensive InService plan variations, with the possibility of further tailoring the support to customer needs. The first offering, InService Standard includes preventative maintenance plus labor coverage and discounted parts. InService Dedicated also provides dedicated expert technicians to support a customer's operations. Fully comprehensive and customizable, InService Premium also includes active monitoring and remote diagnostics powered by InControl™ Charge Maintenance and Management Software (CMMS), which works alongside any CMS already in place, enabling users to easily request service and facilitating remote identification and repair of up to 75% of EV charger issues. InService offerings also encompass incremental engineering support or related specialty services, including parts warehousing and supply chain, site assessment, or site restoration services, with the company's Los Angeles 'LASSO' facility providing additional lighting and electrical services and Weights & Measures certification for California-based customers. InCharge Energy's customizable financial solutions help businesses electrify faster and more affordably, on their terms. About InCharge Energy InCharge Energy provides reliable, cost-effective charging and service solutions for North American businesses and organizations of all sizes. Its EV charger service and maintenance offerings, available in every state and province, are designed to support multiple brands of charging equipment. The company also offers a range of customizable financial solutions to meet every business objective and budget, accelerating the path to fleet electrification for auto manufacturers and dealerships, K-12 school districts and higher education, commercial real estate, state and local agencies, and more. The InCharge team of service experts works remotely to keep chargers operational and dispatches on-staff, highly trained technicians across the continent to facilitate rapid issue resolution. The company's open-API, OCPP 2.0.1 certified InControl™ is the first commercial charging software to be widely adopted across North America to control costs, manage charging results, and easily request charger service. This AI-powered charger maintenance platform is purpose-built to keep EVs on the roads, empowering businesses with key insights to easily optimize daily operations and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO). Headquartered in Los Angeles, InCharge has operating facilities in Richmond, Virginia, and Montreal, Quebec. Learn more about InCharge Energy and its services at You can also follow InCharge on LinkedIn. Jennifer Reed InCharge Energy +1 805-850-5493 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. 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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Vontier Unveils Smart, Sustainable Fleet Solutions at ACT Expo 2025 — United for a Multi-Energy Future
Showcasing integrated solutions across CNG, RNG, hydrogen, electric, and biofuels, and advanced telematics, Vontier helps thousands of fleets worldwide cut costs, reduce emissions, and accelerate their journey to zero. RALEIGH, N.C., April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT), a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage and scale the mobility ecosystem, will showcase its cutting-edge sustainable fleet solutions at the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo (April 28–May 1) in Anaheim, California. Visitors to booth #4225 will discover Vontier's multi-energy solutions that seamlessly support compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), hydrogen, electric, and drop-in fuel applications – a versatility unmatched in the market today. Rather than imposing one-size-fits-all approaches, Vontier delivers data-driven, customized solutions that help fleet operators simultaneously reduce total cost of ownership and emissions, while enhancing operational flexibility and maximizing uptime. Through integrated technologies that connect every aspect of fleet operations, Vontier provides actionable intelligence that empowers operators to make strategic energy transition decisions perfectly aligned with their specific operational needs and sustainability objectives. As the global fleet management market continues to experience 10%+ growth, driven by surging e-commerce demand, expanding last-mile delivery networks, and rapid adoption of telematics and autonomous technologies – Vontier leads this industry evolution. ACT Expo attendees will experience Vontier's multi-energy vision through engaging interactive displays and immersive demonstrations: Hydrogen & RNG Innovation Center by ANGI Energy Systems: Experience comprehensive clean fuel solutions featuring hands-on access to production-ready hydrogen and CNG/RNG dispensers, immersive 3D visualizations of complete station infrastructure (compression, storage, cooling, controls), revolutionary waste-to-energy RNG technology, and the ANGI Portal's predictive maintenance platform – all delivering maximum reliability for forward-thinking fleet operators. Electrification at Scale with Driivz: Experience Vontier's integrated fleet electrification offering featuring the Driivz industry-proven EV charging and energy management platform that delivers operational excellence for operators and a seamless charging experience to drivers, whilst integrating with on-site renewables and battery storage and optimizing energy usage and resilience. Fueling the Now with Gasboy and Gilbarco Veeder-Root: Optimize your current fuel operations with Gasboy's versatile AtlasX commercial dispensers and Gilbarco's high-flow Encore biodiesel/DEF solution for heavy-duty applications – both fully compatible with biofuels to start your decarbonization journey and seamlessly integrated with the cloud-native EKOS fleet management platform that unifies operational data to reduce cost-per-mile and maximize return on investment. Fleet Intelligence from Teletrac Navman: Orchestrate your entire multi-energy operation with Teletrac Navman's comprehensive telematics platform that enhances fleet-wide safety, compliance, and operational efficiency, featuring their newly updated Enhanced Privacy Mode on their camera line and specialized analytics tools designed specifically to support mixed-energy fleets through strategic transition planning. Underscoring Vontier's consultative approach, Joel van Rensburg, President of Alternative Fuels at ANGI Energy Systems, will speak at ACT Expo's educational session, "The Role of Regulations in Advancing Sustainability" on Monday, April 28 at 8:30 AM PT. He will explore how policy shifts are influencing fleet investment strategies – and how Vontier is helping customers adapt with flexible, scalable, and reliable infrastructure solutions that make decarbonization economically viable through optimized total cost of ownership. In addition to ACT Expo, Teletrac Navman, ANGI Energy Systems, and Gasboy will also showcase their solutions together at NAFA 2025, booth #1445, from April 28-30 in Long Beach, CA. About Vontier Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting productivity, automation, and multi-energy technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement and innovation built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at View source version on Contacts Media ContactsCorporate Communications:Marty HannaVice President, Investor Relations:Ryan EdelmanVice President, Investor Sign in to access your portfolio
