India is accelerating its journey toward green energy solutions with a renewed focus on hydrogen fuel cell technology for passenger vehicles. In a significant development, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Guidance Tamil Nadu to establish the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre at Thaiyur in Chennai. This centre marks a strategic step towards bolstering the green hydrogen ecosystem in India.
Spread across 65,000 sq ft at IIT Madras’ Discovery Campus, the Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre is designed to become a national R&D hub for green hydrogen. The facility will feature advanced labs for computational and experimental research, enabling the creation of digital twins of hydrogen infrastructure, customised test rigs, and pilot-level evaluation of fuel cells and electrolysers. The Centre also aims to develop industrial-scale hydrogen products with containerised pilot demonstrators.
The initiative follows HMIL’s display of the Hyundai Nexo hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle and collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation for on-road testing in Indian conditions. “Our vision goes beyond electrification. We see green hydrogen as a transformative energy solution with applications across sectors, from refining fuels to producing fertilisers and chemicals,” said Unsoo Kim, managing director of HMIL.
The project supports India’s broader aim of achieving energy independence by 2047 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. The Tamil Nadu government and IIT Madras play a vital role in enabling this transition. “For India to grow, Tamil Nadu needs to be growing by leaps and bounds… The Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre is a crucial step towards indigenous hydrogen production,” stated T R B Rajaa, Tamil Nadu’s industries minister.
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti revealed that the Centre’s first hydrogen-powered vehicle will be operational within three years. “This Centre will work with all the stakeholders of the hydrogen sector at the global level… It will greatly contribute to sustainability and provide a boost to the nation’s decarbonisation initiatives,” he said. Beyond R&D, the facility will also help develop a skilled hydrogen workforce and promote localisation across the hydrogen value chain.
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The Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre is a landmark initiative in India’s clean energy roadmap. Through cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and a commitment to sustainability, it lays the groundwork for a robust hydrogen-powered future, reinforcing the country’s goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
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Published on: Jul 9, 2025, 1:46 PM IST
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