In a significant step towards India’s net-zero vision by 2070, Tata Motors has launched the first-ever hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials.
Funded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the trial aims to assess the commercial viability of hydrogen-powered trucks and develop the necessary supporting infrastructure. Over the next 24 months, 16 advanced hydrogen-powered vehicles, including both Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (H2-FCEV) trucks, will operate on key freight routes, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur, and Kalinganagar.
Flagging off the trial, Gadkari highlighted the transformative potential of hydrogen in reducing emissions and strengthening India’s energy self-reliance, stating, “Hydrogen is the fuel of the future. This initiative will accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in heavy-duty trucking and bring us closer to an efficient, low-carbon future. I congratulate Tata Motors for pioneering hydrogen-powered green and smart transportation.”
Joshi emphasized the role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing India’s transportation sector, adding, “This initiative marks a major milestone in India's energy transition and showcases the potential of hydrogen to drive sustainability and innovation.”
Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Tata Motors is honoured to drive India’s transition to cleaner, zero-emission freight transportation. With these hydrogen truck trials, we are proud to further our legacy of innovation while supporting the Government of India’s vision for sustainable mobility.”
The flagged-off fleet includes the Tata Prima H.55S prime movers (one powered by H2ICE and the other by FCEV) and the Tata Prima H.28, an advanced H2ICE truck. Engineered for sustainable, high-performance transportation, these trucks boast a range of 300-500 km, enhanced driver-assist safety features, and the premium Tata Prima cabin for superior driver comfort and efficiency.
Tata Motors has been at the forefront of alternative fuel technologies, including battery electric, CNG, LNG, hydrogen internal combustion, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The company has successfully deployed 15 hydrogen FCEV buses on Indian roads and continues to expand its clean energy commercial vehicle portfolio across trucks, buses, and small commercial vehicles.
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