Hyundai Motor India Ltd is making a significant investment of ₹180 crore to establish a hydrogen innovation centre in Chennai, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu, with support from the Government of Tamil Nadu. The centre, set to be operational by 2026, will cover 65,000 sq ft within the IIT-Madras' Thaiyur campus. It aims to promote hydrogen as a sustainable, emission-less source of propulsion for mass-mobility solutions. The facilities at the centre will cater to various aspects of hydrogen technology, including electrolyser development, fuel cell fabrication, and hydrogen infrastructure. The inauguration of the groundbreaking ceremony for the centre was attended by notable figures such as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, emphasizing the importance of this initiative for eco-friendly transportation solutions.