Hyundai Motor Group has announced a significant collaboration with three prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras, to establish a Center of Excellence focused on advancing electric vehicle (EV) technologies in India. The partnership aims to create specialized electrification technology and battery solutions catering to the unique requirements of the Indian market. The Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) will be housed at IIT Delhi and will drive research in electrification, battery technology, and emerging technologies like software and hydrogen fuel cells. Over the next five years, Hyundai plans to invest USD 7 million in research initiatives to bolster EV technologies. The Centre for Automotive Research and Tribology (CART) at IIT Delhi will also be part of this collaboration, enhancing the research capabilities in the field. Key focus areas include advancing EV technologies, aligning with the Indian government's EV adoption policies, and exploring new markets such as smart automotive software and hydrogen fuel cells. Through a blend of research projects, specialized lectures, and training programs, the CoE aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration between experts from Korea and India. This initiative not only promotes academic-industry partnerships but also seeks to create long-term job opportunities for Indian talent in the automotive sector, aligning academic knowledge with industry demands. The collaboration signifies a positive step towards advancing sustainable mobility solutions and innovation in the Indian automotive industry.