South Korea

Hydrogen Dreams, Fiscal Nightmares: South Korea’s Stubborn Bet on FCEVs

Global hydrogen vehicle sales have fallen sharply again in 2025. Passenger and commercial markets that were once seen as the proving grounds for fuel-cell technology are shrinking fast. According to SNE Research, fewer than 9,000 hydrogen vehicles were sold worldwide in the first nine months of the year, down from … [continued]

Hyundai Motor & Kia Expand Use of Wearable Robot in Agriculture with Korea’s Rural Development…

Hyundai Motor and Kia sign an MoU with Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA) to introduce the wearable robot X-ble Shoulder to agriculture Collaboration focuses on improving farmers’ health, safety, and operational efficiency through wearable robot Both parties will collaborate on testing, promoting and scaling the use of wearable robots in … [continued]

Battery Electric Rise, Hydrogen Falters: Lessons From South Korea

In 2019, South Korea announced a program that was meant to make the country a global leader in hydrogen transportation. The government declared that all 802 police buses then in service would be replaced with hydrogen fuel cell models by 2028. These were not ordinary buses. They were national security … [continued]

Hyundai Motor Group & Incheon International Airport to Deliver Next-Level Convenience with AI-Powered EV Charging…

Hyundai Motor Group to partner with Incheon International Airport Corporation to commercialize AI-based EV automatic charging robot (ACR) services Safety certified ACR to enhance convenience and safety at the airport, contributing to smart airport solutions and expanding the Group’s robotics business domain Incheon International Airport to serve as a demonstration site for … [continued]

From Austria to California: Why Hydrogen Fuel Stations Aren’t Breaking Even

Austria’s recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austria’s exit wasn’t surprising at all. The stations faced persistently low vehicle numbers, low throughput, and mounting operating losses. This stark withdrawal illustrates … [continued]