Speaking at the event, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari described the hydrogen, which has the ability to change the transport sector of India by cutting emissions and promoting self -reliance in energy. He said that “This initiative will air the change towards strong mobility in heavy-duty trucking and will help us reduce carbon in future. I appreciate Tata Motors for this move for green and smart transport.”
Flagging off 3 Hydrogen-Powered Automobiles Advanced by Way of @Tatamotors and @IndianoilClAlong Side Union Minister Shri @Joshipralhad Ji, in delhi as of late. Thos Automobiles will function with the faridabad-delhi ncr and ahmedabad-SUDARADARA Corridors for the Upcoming 18 to 24 months, with… pic.twitter.com/pgav0vuoit
– Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 4, 2025
Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized the role of hydrogen in change in zero-carbon economy of India. “The beginning of this trial is an important step in showing the capacity of Green Hydrogen to disarray the transport sector of India. This initiative as a National Green Hydrogen Mission shows our commitment to innovation, freedom in energy and our commitment to global climate. Joshi said” I appreciate Tata Motors to pursue this effort ”
This trial is similar to India’s large green energy purposes, which is an important step towards long -distance cargo transport. Tata Motors won the tender for this project, which has been funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The trial aims to check their use in the real world by preparing the infrastructure required for large use of hydrogen -powered trucks.
The trial phase will run for 24 months, with 16 hydrogen based trucks with several configurations and payload capacity. These trucks equipped with hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-As) and Pool Sale (H2-Fcev) technology will be tested on the main route including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur and Kalingnagar.
