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Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project
Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project
Context: Tata Motors, in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), will roll out hydrogen-powered trucks using hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) on a pilot basis this quarter.
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- This initiative supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to pave the way for green hydrogen adoption in India’s transport sector.
- At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, Tata Motors showcased 14 smart commercial vehicles with ADAS and six intelligent solutions for real-time performance insights.
- They covered all powertrain options: diesel, biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), ethanol, battery electric, and hydrogen ICE.
About the National Green Hydrogen Mission
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission has a proposed budget allocation of ₹19,744 crore up to 2029-2030.
- The mission aims to establish India as a global hub for producing, using, and exporting green hydrogen.
- Government’s Ambitious Goals:
- 500 GW non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030.
- Energy independence by 2047.
- Net Zero emissions by 2070.
- Key Targets by 2030:
- Green Hydrogen Production Capacity: Target to develop a production capacity of at least 5 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) of green hydrogen annually.
- Renewable Energy Capacity Addition: Associated with the green hydrogen production target, 125 GW of renewable energy capacity will be added to the country’s grid.
- Total Investments: Over ₹8 lakh crore in total investments in green hydrogen and renewable energy infrastructure.
- Job Creation: The mission is expected to create over 6 lakh jobs across various sectors, including production, technology, and infrastructure.
- Reduction in Fossil Fuel Imports: The mission aims to reduce fossil fuel imports by more than ₹1 lakh crore, contributing to India’s energy security.
- Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: Expected to abate nearly 50 MMT of annual greenhouse gas emissions, supporting India’s climate commitments and sustainable development goals.
- Versatile Energy Carrier: Green Hydrogen, produced from renewable energy (RE), is seen as a promising solution to replace fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors, supporting India’s clean energy transition.
Pilot Project Details
- The pilot will run for 12–18 months and will focus on:
- Testing the hydrogen-powered trucks’ performance.
- Assessing the requirements for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
- Trial runs will be conducted on Jamshedpur-Kalinganagar, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, and Mumbai-Pune routes.
Tata Prima H.28: India’s First Hydrogen-Powered CV
- At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi, Tata Motors unveiled the Tata Prima H.28, India’s first commercial vehicle with a four-cylinder H2ICE engine.
- Features of Tata Prima H.28:
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- Range: 550 kilometers.
- Significance: Marks a breakthrough in the hydrogen-powered vehicle segment.
Deployment and Refuelling Infrastructure
- 15 hydrogen-powered trucks will be deployed across the three routes as part of the pilot.
- Indian Oil Corporation will set up hydrogen refuelling infrastructure at its outlets.
- The pilot aims to evaluate the practicality of using hydrogen for long-distance trucking.
