The world's first hydrogen-fueled garbage truck begins testing in South Korea

The vehicle with a carrying capacity of 5 tons has been developed since 2017. Seven people participated in the development

government organizations as well as privatecompanies. The most well-known partners of the project are the Korean Institute of Automotive Technology (KATECH) and Hyundai Motors. The cost of the project reached 0 billion won ($9.2 million).

The use of hydrogen fuel makes it possiblecompletely reduce global exhaust emissions and reduce noise pollution. The new hydrogen car is much quieter than diesel cars. By the way, one gas station is enough for 350 km.

South Korea strives to build a societyusing hydrogen as the main source of energy for cars and other daily needs. This policy is considered one of the key projects of the Mun Zhe In administration.

The pilot program for the operation of a garbage truck on hydrogen fuel will last until 2021, and then will be extended to other regions.

South Korea strives to build a societyusing hydrogen as the main source of energy for cars and other daily needs. This policy is considered one of the key projects of the Mun Zhe In administration.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has awakened all over the worldattention to health and safety issues. Demand for environmentally friendly hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will grow in the future,” Industry Minister Sung Yun-mo said earlier during a meeting with officials from the Korea Institute of Automotive Technology and Hyundai Motor Co.

Hydrogen is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. The country's capital, Seoul, operates 10 hydrogen fuel cell taxis with 10 more to be added later.

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