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Hyundai Motor Group Debuts HTWO Hydrogen Brand at H2&FC EXPO 2026
From March 17–19, in Tokyo, The company showcases its comprehensive hydrogen value chain and the Japan-spec all-new NEXO, highlighting its commitment to sustainable global mobility solutions and carbon neutrality goals.
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Hyundai Motor Group introduced HTWO, its dedicated hydrogen brand and technical business platform, at the H2&FC EXPO held at Tokyo Big Sight. The platform serves as an integrated framework for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization, targeting the development of a cohesive automotive data ecosystem for zero-emission energy.
Technical Integration of the Hydrogen Value Chain
The HTWO platform functions as an open architecture designed to facilitate collaboration and investment across various industrial sectors. By consolidating the hydrogen-related capabilities of its affiliates, Hyundai Motor Group aims to standardize the digital supply chain for hydrogen energy.
During the H2&FC EXPO, the Group demonstrated several core technologies that define this end-to-end approach:
- Stationary and Mobile Infrastructure: A packaged hydrogen refueling station concept and an Automatic Charging Robot for Hydrogen (ACR-H) were displayed to address automated fueling requirements.
- Diverse Mobility Applications: The exhibit included hydrogen-powered trams, burners, fuel cell electric buses, and heavy-duty trucks, illustrating the scalability of fuel cell stacks beyond passenger vehicles.
- Power Generation: Hydrogen fuel cell systems were presented as modular solutions for industrial and domestic energy needs.
Duckwhan Kim, Vice President of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Engineering Design Group 1, detailed these advancements during a technical session on March 18, 2026. The lecture, titled "Electrification Solution Powered by Fuel Cell Technology," analyzed the transition from early fuel cell development to the current portfolio of passenger and commercial Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs).
Specifications of the Japan-Spec NEXO
A central element of the exhibition was the Japan-spec all-new NEXO, representing the first full redesign of the flagship FCEV since 2018. This model incorporates specific hardware and software adjustments tailored to the Japanese energy market, most notably the integration of Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability.
While the existing Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows the vehicle to power external electronic devices, the V2H system enables the NEXO to act as a mobile power plant, supplying electricity directly to a home's grid during power outages or seismic events. This bidirectional charging capability relies on an onboard inverter system that manages the conversion of DC power from the fuel cell stack to the AC power required for domestic circuits.
Strategic Collaboration and Market Development
The Group utilized the event to engage in high-level discussions regarding the expansion of the hydrogen economy. In its capacity as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group met with council members in Japan to coordinate technical standards and infrastructure rollouts. These efforts focus on synchronizing hydrogen purity standards and refueling protocols to ensure cross-border compatibility of FCEV technologies.
The technical specifications and pricing structures for the Japan-spec NEXO are scheduled for release in the first half of 2026. This timeline aligns with the broader deployment of HTWO infrastructure solutions intended to support the commercial viability of hydrogen as a primary energy carrier in the transportation sector.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals editor - Adapted by AI.
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Specifications of the Japan-Spec NEXO
A central element of the exhibition was the Japan-spec all-new NEXO, representing the first full redesign of the flagship FCEV since 2018. This model incorporates specific hardware and software adjustments tailored to the Japanese energy market, most notably the integration of Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) capability.
While the existing Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows the vehicle to power external electronic devices, the V2H system enables the NEXO to act as a mobile power plant, supplying electricity directly to a home's grid during power outages or seismic events. This bidirectional charging capability relies on an onboard inverter system that manages the conversion of DC power from the fuel cell stack to the AC power required for domestic circuits.
Strategic Collaboration and Market Development
The Group utilized the event to engage in high-level discussions regarding the expansion of the hydrogen economy. In its capacity as Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, Hyundai Motor Group met with council members in Japan to coordinate technical standards and infrastructure rollouts. These efforts focus on synchronizing hydrogen purity standards and refueling protocols to ensure cross-border compatibility of FCEV technologies.
The technical specifications and pricing structures for the Japan-spec NEXO are scheduled for release in the first half of 2026. This timeline aligns with the broader deployment of HTWO infrastructure solutions intended to support the commercial viability of hydrogen as a primary energy carrier in the transportation sector.
Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals editor - Adapted by AI.
www.hyundaimotorgroup.com
