The Hyundai HTWO Innovation Centre, a hydrogen-focused R&D hub, is set to pioneer green fuel technology in Southern India over the next two years. Partnering with IIT-Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu, the centre will utilize biomass and electrolysis to generate hydrogen for various green fuel applications, particularly in transportation. With a total investment of Rs 180 crore, including a significant commitment from Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), this project marks one of India's initial industry-institute-government clean energy collaborations. The design of the innovation centre was recently unveiled by Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T R B Rajaa, who highlighted the state's support in ensuring biomass availability and manufacturing assistance for the project. Additionally, plans for a hydrogen cluster in Thoothukudi were announced, with intentions to export hydrogen to Singapore for utilization by Japanese shipping firms. The goal of the centre is to enable hydrogen-powered cars to travel between Chennai and Kanniyakumari, with refuelling stations along the way. The project also aims to reduce hydrogen fuel costs from $5 to $2 per kg, creating new income sources for farmers by generating hydrogen from biomass. Furthermore, the project will collaborate with MSMEs to develop cost-effective technology and establish decentralised hydrogen hubs near renewable energy sources. HMIL Managing Director Unsoo Kim expressed that the project's objective is to localize the hydrogen value chain and foster an inclusive hydrogen economy in line with India's clean energy objectives.