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Hyundai Motor Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production Facility in Korea

Hyundai Motor Company today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new hydrogen fuel cell production plant in Ulsan, South Korea, marking a major step in its efforts to position the country as a global leader in the energy transition.

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Hyundai Motor Breaks Ground on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production Facility in Korea

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