hydrogen is coming of age in Switzerland

Hydrogen is Coming of Age in Switzerland

Hydrogen has a long and unsuccessful history in the transport industry, but now hydrogen is coming of age in Switzerland. Here is a report on the innovative trucks from Martin Schatzmann, a commentator about the truck industry in Switzerland.
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the right truck for the job

The Right Truck for the Job

There are not that many Hyundai prime movers on the roads in Australia, but Steve Young reckons he has found the right truck for the job with his Xcient prime mover. Diesel spoke to Steve and asked him about his operation and how the new truck is performing.
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first fuel cell trucks shipped

First Fuel Cell Trucks Shipped

This week has seen the first fuel cell trucks shipped from South Korea to Switzerland by Hyundai. This is the first 10 units of the Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell, which Hyundai claim is the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell heavy-duty truck.
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a hydrogen future for trucks

A Hydrogen Future for Trucks

Hydrogen fuel cells are widely considered to be the fuel of the future, and according to Iveco and Hyundai, a hydrogen future for trucks is closer than we think. Diesel News’ European Correspondent, Will Shiers reports.
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Hyundai’s hydrogen hopes

Hyundai’s Hydrogen Hopes

Hyundai has never sold trucks in Europe before, but in 2020 that changes and this year Hyundai’s hydrogen hopes will see it put its first 50 trucks on the road in Switzerland. Hyundai also has ambitious plans to take the total number in that country to 1,600 within the next five years, Diesel News’ European Correspondent, Will Shiers investigates. 
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a strong performer from the driver’s seat

A Strong Performer From the Driver’s Seat

The new Hyundai Xcient, the all new South Korean prime mover, is a strong performer from the driver’s seat. In terms of driver ergonomics, it works well. all of the controls are easy to access and effective when needed. 
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the build quality of the new Hyundai Xcient

The Build Quality of the new Hyundai Xcient

Once out on the road, the build quality of the new Hyundai Xcient prime mover comes into its own. There are no creaks and rattles in a loaded truck over rough roads and all of the controls are positive and well adjusted. There is a reassuring reaction to any action by the driver. The steering feels precise, the ZF AS Tronic AMT is set up to make the right gear changes at the right time.
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surprised by the sophistication of the new Hyundai

Surprised by the Sophistication of the New Hyundai

People might be surprised by the sophistication of the new Hyundai Xcient prime mover which has recently arrived from South Korea. Diesel News took the new model for a test drive to see exactly where this kind of truck sits in the Australian truck market.
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new heavy duty brand in town

New Heavy Duty Brand in Town

There’s a new heavy duty brand in town and from a new source country, South Korea. On first impressions, people might be surprised by the sophistication of the new Hyundai Xcient prime mover which has recently arrived from South Korea.
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