Tata Motors starts testing India's first hydrogen trucks
What's the story
Tata Motors has begun trials for India's first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks.
The project was jointly inaugurated by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi, as part of the country's target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.
Funded by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the trial seeks to evaluate the commercial viability of hydrogen-powered long-haul transport and identify necessary infrastructure for wider adoption.
Trial routes
Hydrogen trucks to operate on major freight corridors
Over the next 18-24 months, 16 hydrogen-powered trucks will be trialed on major freight corridors such as Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar.
These vehicles will employ Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (H2-FCEV) technologies.
The trial is a major step toward greener heavy-duty transportation in India, according to Gadkari, who stressed its role in cutting emissions and boosting the country's energy self-reliance.
Green initiative
Trucks offer operational ranges of 300-500km.
With this trial, Tata Motors is paving the way for alternative fuel mobility.
"We are proud to spearhead this shift toward sustainable freight transport, in line with India's green objectives," said Girish Wagh, Executive Director at Tata Motors.
The trial features three hydrogen trucks: Tata Prima H.55S H2ICE prime mover, Tata Prima H.55S H2FCEV prime mover and Tata Prima H.28 H2ICE truck.
They offer cost-efficient, zero-emission cargo transport with operational ranges of 300-500km.
Advanced features
Tata Motors' hydrogen trucks come with advanced safety features
The hydrogen trucks from Tata Motors come with advanced safety features and a premium Prima cabin for improved driver comfort and productivity.
This move further strengthens Tata Motors' green mobility portfolio, expanding its growing range of battery electric, CNG, LNG, hydrogen as well as fuel cell commercial vehicles.
With this green hydrogen trial, India is not just adopting cleaner fuels but also defining the future of sustainable freight transport globally.