Hyundai Motors and IIT Madras Collaborate to Establish Cutting-Edge Hydrogen Innovation Centre in Tamil Nadu
Key Ideas
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd is investing ₹180 crore to establish a hydrogen innovation centre in collaboration with IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu.
- The centre, located at IIT Madras Thaiyur campus, aims to advance hydrogen technology for mass-mobility solutions.
- The initiative is expected to position Tamil Nadu as a leading hub for innovation in alternative fuels, reducing the state's carbon footprint and nurturing a skilled workforce for the hydrogen economy.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is partnering with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) and Guidance Tamil Nadu to set up a cutting-edge hydrogen innovation centre in Tamil Nadu. With an investment of ₹180 crore, the centre at the IIT Madras Thaiyur campus aligns with the global mission of 'Progress for Humanity'. Spanning 65,000 square feet, the collaboration aims to accelerate the development of a robust hydrogen ecosystem for mass-mobility solutions. This initiative is expected to position Tamil Nadu as a hub for innovation in alternative fuels, reducing the state's carbon footprint and nurturing a skilled workforce for the emerging hydrogen economy.