Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy along with Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors flag-off country’s first Hydrogen Truck Trials |
In a major step toward India’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2070, Tata Motors has initiated the country’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials. The launch marks a significant move towards greener cargo transportation and was officially flagged off by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi. The event also saw key industry leaders, including Tata Motors’ Executive Director Girish Wagh, along with government officials and representatives from partnering companies. This trial aims to showcase the potential of hydrogen fuel technology in transforming India’s freight transport sector.
Tata Motors has taken a significant step in advancing sustainable mobility with the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered truck trials. Funded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the project aims to evaluate the commercial feasibility of hydrogen-powered long-haul transport.
Over the next two years, 16 trucks with Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Fuel Cell (H2-FCEV) technology will be tested across major freight corridors, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur, and Kalinganagar. This initiative also focuses on developing essential infrastructure to support the future deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles in the country.
While flagging off the trial, Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, stated, “Hydrogen is the fuel of the future with immense potential to transform India’s transportation sector by reducing emissions and enhancing energy self-reliance. Such initiatives will accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in heavy-duty trucking and move us closer to an efficient, low-carbon future. I congratulate Tata Motors for taking the lead in this significant step towards enabling hydrogen-powered green and smart transportation.”
Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, stated, “Hydrogen is a crucial fuel for India’s journey towards a sustainable and zero-carbon future. The launch of this trial marks a significant step in demonstrating the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize the country’s transportation sector. As part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, this initiative underscores our dedication to fostering innovation and achieving energy independence while supporting global climate objectives. I commend Tata Motors for leading this groundbreaking effort.”
