Hyundai Motor Group has announced a strategic collaboration with three prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)—IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras—to foster cutting-edge research in the fields of batteries and electrification.
As part of this initiative, a Hyundai Center of Excellence (CoE) will be established within IIT Delhi. Funded by Hyundai Motor Group, the CoE aims to spearhead technological advancements tailored to meet the specific needs of the Indian market.
The agreement to establish the Hyundai Motor Group-IIT Hyundai CoE was signed at a formal ceremony at IIT Delhi. Attendees included senior officials from Hyundai and key representatives from the partner IITs, such as Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi; Dean Sachin C. Patwardhan of IIT Bombay; and Dean Manu Santhanam of IIT Madras.
Hyundai's commitment to supporting research and innovation aligns with its broader vision to lead in sustainable mobility solutions. The partnership with India's premier engineering institutions underscores its focus on leveraging local expertise to develop market-specific technologies in batteries and electrification.
This collaboration is expected to enhance India’s capabilities in electric vehicle (EV) technology and support the nation’s transition to cleaner, sustainable mobility.
