Hyundai Drives Hydrogen Innovation in Tamil Nadu with IIT Madras Partnership
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai Motor India is investing Rs 180 crore in a Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras to advance research in hydrogen technology and promote clean energy in mobility.
  • The centre will focus on developing electrolysers for green hydrogen generation, localizing manufacturing processes, and hosting pilot demonstrators for hydrogen mobility.
  • This initiative aligns with Tamil Nadu's vision of building a sustainable ecosystem and marks a significant milestone in India's transition to a hydrogen-based economy.
  • The partnership between Hyundai, IIT Madras, and Guidance Tamil Nadu aims to create breakthrough innovations in hydrogen mobility and foster collaborations among industry stakeholders.
Hyundai Motor India is making strides in hydrogen technology by establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras, investing Rs 180 crore in the state-of-the-art facility. The centre, to be operational by 2026, will focus on advancing hydrogen technology through green hydrogen generation, localizing manufacturing processes, and hosting pilot demonstrators for hydrogen mobility. This initiative, part of Hyundai's strategy to position Tamil Nadu as an automotive innovation hub, was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin during the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave in Chennai. The partnership aims to accelerate hydrogen mobility adoption in Tamil Nadu and contribute to India's transition to a hydrogen-based economy. The Hydrogen Innovation Centre at IIT Madras is poised to catalyze hydrogen technology innovations, providing a platform for startups, researchers, and industry leaders to collaborate and drive advancements in the hydrogen mobility space.
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