Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s leading smart mobility solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India’s largest energy company, to explore the viability for mass-use of Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in India. As part of the MoU, HMIL has handed over one Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen FCEV to IndianOil for conducting real-world tests on Indian roads.
During the two-year trial period, HMIL and IndianOil will evaluate longevity and operational reliability over an estimated distance of 40,000 km. A Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessment, including periodic maintenance, will also be conducted to provide critical insights into the long-term economic and environmental benefits of adopting hydrogen-powered vehicles for the Indian market.
Commenting on the MoU signing, Mr. Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL, said,
“As India’s foremost smart mobility solutions provider, it is our firm resolve to innovate with future ready technology. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Oil Corporation, a pioneer in India’s energy sector, we aim to combine world-class Hydrogen fuel cell technology with Indian expertise. Together, we seek to unlock the potential of Green Hydrogen as a transformative energy source making it accessible, affordable, and sustainable. We are confident this collaboration will serve as a critical step in demonstrating the potential of hydrogen as an alternate sustainable fuel source in the times to come.”
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. Alok Sharma, Director (R&D) and Board Member – IndianOil, said,
“As India’s largest public-sector energy entity, we at IndianOil are proud to be catalysts in the Government of India’s vision to attain energy security and reduce fossil fuel imports. We believe Hydrogen fuel is a vital component of India’s clean energy roadmap, and fuel cell technology holds immense potential in significantly aiding net carbon neutrality. This collaboration with Hyundai Motor India will enable us to conduct in-depth studies in fuel cell technology and advance efforts towards realizing a greener mobility ecosystem.”
Hyundai’s vision extends well into the future. World around, Hyundai Motor possesses comprehensive propulsion capabilities including ICE, CNG, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid, Electric, and Hydrogen, making it a global force in futuristic and advanced smart mobility solutions. In India, through this collaboration, HMIL and IndianOil aim to foster hydrogen ecosystem, and accelerate a shared journey towards carbon neutrality, energy security and sustainable mobility.
HMIL, as part of its holistic Hydrogen mobility goals, is also executing a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) for developing a state-of-the-art ‘Hydrogen Innovation Centre,’ which is poised to serve as a gamechanger in the field of Green Hydrogen technology, providing a platform for startups and OEMs to test their components and quality. With specialized capability to perform pilot projects, the centre will foster innovation and infinite possibilities.
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