'International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo 2026' participation
Showcasing group-wide technologies and capabilities across the hydrogen value chain
Hyundai Motor Group is presenting its hydrogen technologies across the entire group at a major hydrogen expo in Japan.
On March 17, Hyundai Motor Group said it will participate in the International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo 2026, which runs through the 19th at Tokyo Big Sight.
The International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo brings together the latest technologies and business trends across the hydrogen and fuel cell sectors, featuring exhibits, talks, panels and seminars.
At its HTWO-branded booth, the group is presenting technologies and capabilities spanning the hydrogen value chain — including hydrogen mobility, refueling and storage, and industrial applications — through a series of real-world demonstrations.
First up, Hyundai Motor Group is exhibiting the next-generation passenger fuel-cell electric vehicle The All-New NEXO, a showcase of the company's hydrogen-energy vision and clean mobility innovations.
The All-New NEXO is powered by a motor that delivers 150 kW and accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. With refueling times of roughly five minutes, it can travel up to 720 km on a single fill under domestic testing standards.
Hyundai plans to launch the model in Japan in the first half of the year. The Japan-spec NEXO adds a V2H capability to provide power during blackouts and earthquakes, addressing the country's frequent power disruptions and seismic risks.
The group will also demonstrate hydrogen refueling technologies and large-scale storage solutions, including a live refueling demo of the All-New NEXO using Robotics Lab's automated hydrogen vehicle charging robot.
The automated hydrogen vehicle charging robot (ACR-H) uses vision AI and high-precision control to accurately locate the vehicle and refueling port, allowing reliable coupling of the nozzle and connector. Designed for continuous unmanned operation, the system can run 24 hours to boost station efficiency and customer convenience.
A scale model of a package-type hydrogen refueling station will be on display. This containerized, modular solution lets operators configure units horizontally or vertically and integrates multi-level and underground layouts to maximize space — a key advantage for expanding urban refueling infrastructure.
Hyundai Motor Group will also highlight other hydrogen use cases, including a hydrogen burner — an eco-friendly heating system that mixes hydrogen and air to generate high-temperature heat.
The company plans to begin replacing gas burners in paint ovens at its Ulsan plant and gradually expand hydrogen burner use to other high-heat manufacturing processes. Over time, Hyundai aims to convert about 5,000 LNG burners in its domestic production lines to hydrogen burners and extend adoption to its North American and European facilities to build a low-carbon, hydrogen-based manufacturing system.
In addition, the group will host a lecture titled "Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Based Electrification Solutions," covering the history of its hydrogen technology development and showcasing product strengths and technical capabilities across the hydrogen value chain.
A Hyundai Motor Group official said, "We're pleased to introduce the full hydrogen value chain — from production and storage to transport and application — centered on our HTWO hydrogen business brand in the Japanese market. We will continue working to accelerate the hydrogen industry's development at home and abroad, including with the launch of the All-New NEXO in Japan."
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