<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/business/stock-market/article/hyundai-motor-india-shares-make-muted-market-debut-listing-over-1-lower-23415418" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Hyundai Motor</a> on Thursday unveiled the concept of its upcoming passenger hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) named Initium that comes with an extended driving range and ample hydrogen fuel storage capacity.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Initium is a concept by Hyundai that reflects the product and design direction of a passenger FCEV set for release in the first half of next year, Yonhap news agency reported.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Named after the Latin word for beginning, Initium symbolises Hyundai's role as a pioneer in the transition to a hydrogen-based society.</p>
<p>At a media event in Goyang, north of Seoul, Hyundai Motor President and CEO Chang Jae-hoon highlighted that hydrogen is an energy source not only for future generations but one that is accessible and equitable to everyone.</p>
<p>"Hyundai's steadfast commitment to hydrogen over the past 27 years stems from a strong belief in its value," Chang said.</p>
<p>According to Hyundai, the design of Initium incorporates an aesthetic highlighting the strength and resilience of steel while also underscoring the pure nature of hydrogen.</p>
<p>The model also offers a spacious interior along with distinct features. It features an increased hydrogen tank capacity and integrates <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-andheri-gets-its-first-restaurant-on-wheels-23330483" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">aerodynamic wheels</a>, enabling a driving range of over 650 kilometres.</p>
<p>Additionally, enhancements in the fuel cell system and battery allow a maximum motor output of 150 kilowatts. The model also includes expanded seat recline angles and rear door openings to ensure a roomy second row.</p>
<p>Hyundai Motor plans to showcase Initium to the public at the Los Angeles Auto Show and Auto Guangzhou motor show in China, both set to be held next month.</p>
<p>Hyundai Motor made its first foray into the field of hydrogen in 1998 by establishing a dedicated hydrogen research organisation. In 2000, Hyundai introduced its first hydrogen vehicle in collaboration with US fuel cell company UTC Power.</p>
<p>In 2013, Hyundai Motor became the first company to mass-produce hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, launching the Tucson ix Fuel Cell, and in 2018 introduced its dedicated hydrogen fuel cell model, the Nexo.</p>
<p>Chang later said the adoption of hydrogen energy by the automotive industry was a "matter of time" and a "path we must take" despite growing business uncertainties surrounding <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-bmcs-grand-ev-plan-runs-out-of-power-23285409" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">electric and other eco-friendly vehicles</a> as of late.</p>
<p>"Hydrogen-based vehicles may not be profitable now, but they represent a milestone in realising a hydrogen society, making it a mission (of Hyundai Motor)," Chang told reporters.</p>
<p>"Continuing to advance necessary technologies is crucial, and I believe we can secure global leadership."</p>
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