Seoul: Jose Munoz, chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor Co., has called for a spirit of innovation akin to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, as he commemorated the 56th anniversary of the U.S. lunar landing in a social media post.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Munoz shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, emphasizing the significance of the Apollo 11 mission beyond American achievement, highlighting it as a victory for human creativity, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of challenging goals. Drawing parallels to current challenges, Munoz stressed the need for similar "moonshot thinking" to tackle issues related to climate change and sustainable mobility.

Munoz underscored the ambitious vision of providing safe, sustainable, affordable, and convenient transportation for all, noting that Apollo 11 serves as proof of humanity's ability to accomplish the extraordinary through collective effort. He reiterated that Hyundai's "Progress for Humanity" slogan is fueled by the same pioneering spirit that made the moon landing possible.

Furthermore, Munoz outlined Hyundai's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology, and developing vehicles that enhance mobility for everyone. He emphasized that Hyundai is applying the same innovative mindset to transform transportation, inspired by the historic lunar mission.