Team ReNew of Kumaraguru Institutions, Coimbatore, at the launch of hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicle on January 9, 2026. Kuruchi Kumar(fifth left), technical advisor, Propel EV, and Shankar Vanavarayar (fifth right), president of Kumaraguru Institutions are in the picture. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Students of Kumaraguru Institutions, Coimbatore, on Friday unveiled their hydrogen fuel-cell-powered vehicle, developed at a total cost ₹42 lakh. Built by Team ReNew, which comprises 14 students, the vehicle is designed for improved aerodynamics and is said to be made of sustainable materials such as basalt fibre-PVC foam composite structures. The team claims that this helps to achieve higher strength, reduced weight, and improved sustainability. Team ReNew will be taking part in the Shell Eco Marathon for the third consecutive time. The Marathon is set to happen in Qatar, between January 21 and 25. The team will be competing with their upgraded model, ReNew 3.0, weighing 21 kg less than their first model, developed in 2024. The vehicle was developed in 10 months. The vehicle was unveiled in the presence of Kuruchi Kumar, technical advisor, Propel EV, and Shankar Vanavarayar, president of Kumaraguru Institutions. The Kumaraguru Institutions is rooting for the success of Team ReNew led by captain Karthik and driver Shobika. Published – January 09, 2026 09:06 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Bengaluru Open | Martinez shades Martineau in a see-saw semifinal Lighter schools bags likely from next year