SEOUL, December 11 (AJP) - HD Hyundai Infracore’s hydrogen engines, the HX12 and HX22, were named “Best Pick” at the World Hydrogen Expo (WHE) 2025 Best Product Media Awards, the company said Thursday.
The awards were decided by a panel of automotive journalists who assessed products displayed at the expo for innovation, technical competitiveness and commercialization potential.
HD Hyundai Infracore’s HX12, an 11-liter hydrogen internal combustion engine for vehicles and power generation, was recognized for a second consecutive year and is scheduled for mass production next year.
The newly unveiled HX22, billed as the world’s largest 22-liter hydrogen engine, features a V12 layout with a maximum output of 600 kW (816 horsepower) and continuous output of 477 kW (649 hp), a level of power the company said could cover the annual electricity needs of about 200 households. Judges cited its scalability and efficiency.
The four-day WHE 2025 event drew about 25,000 visitors from 26 countries and featured 279 companies and institutions. Alongside the exhibition, the event hosted technical conferences, business matchmaking sessions and industry forums, reinforcing its role as an emerging global platform for the hydrogen economy.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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