Hyundai and IIT Madras Partner to Advance Hydrogen Technology in Tamil Nadu
Key Ideas
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hyundai's Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras, focusing on advancing hydrogen technology in India.
- Hyundai is investing ₹180 crore in a 65,000 square feet facility in Chennai, set to be fully operational by 2026, aiming to drive innovation in hydrogen technology for vehicles.
- The centre will test and develop electrolyzers, fuel cells, and related technologies to reduce carbon emissions, promote eco-friendly energy, and accelerate hydrogen mobility adoption in Tamil Nadu.
- The partnership between Hyundai, IIT Madras, and the Tamil Nadu government aims to create a skilled workforce and support start-ups in the field of hydrogen technology, contributing to a sustainable ecosystem for alternate fuels.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hyundai Motor India Limited’s (HMIL) new Hydrogen Innovation Centre in partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in Chennai. This ₹180 crore facility, set to be operational by 2026, will drive innovation in hydrogen technology for vehicles. It will house testing and development facilities for electrolyzers, fuel cells, and related technologies to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly energy in Tamil Nadu and India. The partnership aims to advance hydrogen mobility adoption and develop a skilled workforce in the field. HMIL and IIT Madras envision the centre as a key enabler for hydrogen as a clean energy source and a catalyst for breakthrough innovations in the burgeoning field of hydrogen mobility.