Hyundai to Establish Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras Campus
Key Ideas
- Hyundai Motor is investing Rs 180 crore to establish a Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras for research in hydrogen technology.
- The partnership with the State government and IIT Madras aims to accelerate hydrogen ecosystem development in India.
- The initiative aligns with Hyundai Motor India's goal of strengthening Tamil Nadu as a hub of automotive innovation and promoting alternate fuels.
- The Hydrogen Innovation Centre will focus on electrolyser development, local manufacturing, and supply chain for green hydrogen, with expected operation by 2026.
Hyundai Motor is set to establish a dedicated Hydrogen Innovation Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras campus in the city of Chennai, India. The centre, with an investment of Rs 180 crore, aims to conduct research in hydrogen technology. The partnership between Hyundai Motor India Ltd., State government, and IIT Madras is focused on accelerating the development and adoption of hydrogen technology in the country. The facility, to be operational by 2026, will work on electrolyser development for green hydrogen generation, local manufacturing, and supply chain, and will include a fuel cell test station. This initiative is part of Hyundai Motor India's commitment to supporting the transition towards alternate fuels and enhancing Tamil Nadu's position as an automotive innovation hub.