In an Australian first Hyundai’s fuel powered Xcient truck has found its first owner.
Established in 1974, Coregas specialises in the production and distribution of compressed gases and cryogenic liquids across a wide array of sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
These range from welding gases such as acetylene, to bulk liquids such as helium, hydrogen and nitrogen.
The Xcient is one of the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.
After debuting at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, the Xcient is set to hit Australian roads in Coregas’ daily fleet.
By integrating the Xcient into its logistics network, Coregas will not only reduce emissions from its own operations but also showcase the practical potential of hydrogen-powered freight to the wider industry.
Coregas is no stranger to innovation in hydrogen mobility.
In 2023, it launched the Coregas H2Station, Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling station for heavy transport.
The H2Station, located in Port Kembla, NSW is already helping stimulate Australia’s emerging hydrogen sector by proving that hydrogen-powered trucks can be a viable alternative to diesel fleets.
Coregas will use the Xcient to transport industrial, medical and specialty cylinders to its Australian customers.
The Xcient Fuel Cell is already proven globally, with over 10 million kilometres clocked in real-world operations across Europe and Asia.
Hyundai believes that in Australia, where freight significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, the Xcient represents a game-changing opportunity for fleets to transition to eco-friendly transport without compromising on range or power.
This milestone forms part of Hyundai’s broader vision to decarbonise commercial transport in Australia, with the Xcient undertaking a comprehensive program of evaluation and technical assessment to meet the needs of Australian operators.
The Xcient Fuel Cell Truck has been designed to deliver performance equal to diesel while producing zero tailpipe emissions.
Key specs
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Configuration |
4×2 GVW 19.5 tonnes / GCW 38 tonnes |
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Hydrogen tank capacity |
6×2 GVW 27 tonnes / GCW 42 tonnes |
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Battery capacity |
31 kg @ 350 bar |
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Fuel cell output |
72 kWh |
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Motor power and torque |
180 kW (2 × 90 kW) fuel cell stacks |
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Estimated driving range |
Up to 400 km |
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Refuelling time |
Approximately 8–20 minutes |
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Transmission |
4500R Allison |
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