Ulsan hydrogen station now charges tractors and forklifts

The Taehwagang Station hydrogen charging station in Ulsan, a key hydrogen refueling hub in the region, has enhanced its capabilities to charge a wider range of vehicles, including passenger cars, buses, tractors, and forklifts.

Ulsan City announced on Thursday that the station has completed system improvements for multi-type vehicle charging. Since commencing operations in January last year, the station, which receives hydrogen supply via pipeline, initially only supported hydrogen passenger cars and buses.

The upgrade involved enhancing the charging system's program to recognize and accommodate the different charging capacities required by high-capacity vehicles like hydrogen tractors and fuel-cell forklifts. Ulsan City highlighted that this makes it the first charging station in the country capable of serving multiple vehicle types.

Following stabilization tests for various vehicle types, the improvements were finalized earlier this month. Additionally, nine other hydrogen charging stations in Ulsan, Ok-dong, Samnam, Deokha, and Sanggae, have been upgraded to charge hydrogen passenger cars and buses.

Currently, Ulsan operates 16 hydrogen charging stations, with plans to add two more by next year, further solidifying its commitment to hydrogen energy infrastructure.