Hyundai Motor Company has shown well at the 2020 Future Mobility of the Year (FMOTY) Awards. The entries made by the automobile major bagged the prestigious award in two segments.
FMOTY awards aim to recognize concept vehicles that make outstanding contributions to the future of mobility. It was established by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School for Green Transportation in 2019.
Hyundai’s innovative concepts namely the HDC-6 NEPTUNE and the company’s built-in e-scooter were chosen as the best. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell heavy-duty truck HDC-6 NEPTUNE triumphed in the ‘Public & Commercial’ category and the built-in e-scooter in the ‘Personal’ category. The panel of judges from eleven countries lauded Hyundai Motor’s concepts for introducing innovative transport technologies and services for the future of mobility.
The awards are being given in three categories with ‘Private Mobility’ as the other.
HDC-6 NEPTUNE concept made its debut at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show last November. It embodies Hyundai Motor’s vision for a zero-carbon emission future.
The built-in e-scooter, which debuted as a prototype at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2017, is currently being considered as an option for future vehicles. As its name suggests, the electric scooter will be integrated into vehicles, charging itself while the car is operating to provide the last-mile mobility.
“HDC-6 NEPTUNE is like an ambassador concept vehicle that illuminates Hyundai Motor’s top status and prowess in next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicles and fuel-cell technology,” said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of the Hyundai Global Design Center.
Dong Jin Hyun, Head of Robotics Lab at Hyundai Motor Group, added: “The built-in e-scooter delivers both mobility and usability, and sets a new standard for the individual last-mile mobility market.”
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