Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Ohmium Join Forces to Advance Green Hydrogen Solutions in India
New Delhi – In a significant move towards sustainable mobility and clean energy adoption, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ohmium International, a leading global player in PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) hydrogen technology. The collaboration aims to explore and develop green hydrogen-based energy solutions tailored for India.
The MoU was formalized at an event held at the Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi, attended by top government officials and industry leaders. The ceremony was presided over by Union Minister for Roads, Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, with Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, and Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Environment, Industries and Forests (Delhi), as guests of honor.
This strategic collaboration will focus on integrating Toyota's advanced PEM fuel cell modules with Ohmium's modular and efficient electrolyzer systems to create scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen solutions. The goal is to support India's decarbonization efforts in industries like transportation, energy, and manufacturing.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, backed by its parent Toyota Motor Corporation Japan, will contribute its global expertise in hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Ohmium, which operates manufacturing facilities in India and maintains a global green hydrogen project pipeline, will provide its state-of-the-art electrolyzers, equipped with advanced power electronics and cooling systems.
'Our partnership marks a major milestone in the pursuit of clean energy solutions,' said Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer and SVP at Toyota Kirloskar Motor. 'By combining our fuel cell innovations with Ohmium's technological strength in hydrogen production, we aim to accelerate India's transition to a carbon-neutral future.'
Echoing this sentiment, Ohmium CEO Arne Ballantine said, 'Toyota's legacy in hydrogen technology is unmatched. Together, we will make green hydrogen practical and accessible across various sectors in India.'
This partnership reinforces both companies' commitment to India's energy security and sustainability goals, and paves the way for a future where hydrogen becomes a mainstream energy source.
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