Tata Motors begins India's first hydrogen truck trials for net-zero goal

In a major step toward India’s net-zero emissions goal by 2070, Tata Motors has launched hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials, marking the first such initiative in the country. The 24-month trial will deploy 16 advanced hydrogen-powered vehicles featuring Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (H2-FCEV) technologies. These trucks will operate on key freight corridors, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur, and Kalinga Nagar. Funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, this trial will assess the commercial viability of hydrogen trucks and help build the necessary infrastructure for their long-term deployment. 

The hydrogen truck lineup includes the Tata Prima H.55S (H2-ICE and H2-FCEV models) and Tata Prima H.28 (H2-ICE truck), offering an operational range of 300-500 km. These vehicles are designed for cost-efficient, high-performance, and low-emission transport, featuring advanced driver-assist safety features and the premium Prima cabin for enhanced driver comfort and productivity. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Mr. Nitin Gadkari, and Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Mr. Pralhad Joshi, hailed the initiative as a pioneering effort in decarbonizing India's transportation sector and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, reinforcing India's leadership in green and smart mobility solutions. 

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