Tata Motors Launches India's First-Ever Trials of Hydrogen-powered Heavy-Duty Trucks

Tata Motors has taken a significant step towards sustainable transportation by launching the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in India. This initiative is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to assess the commercial viability of hydrogen-powered vehicles for long-distance haulage.

The trial phase, which will span up to 24 months, involves the deployment of 16 advanced hydrogen-powered vehicles with varying configurations and payload capacities. These trucks are equipped with Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2-ICE) and Fuel Cell (H2-FCEV) technologies and will be tested on prominent freight routes across India, including Mumbai, Pune, Delhi-NCR, Surat, Vadodara, Jamshedpur, and Kalinganagar.

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flagged off the trial, highlighting the potential of hydrogen as a fuel of the future to transform India's transportation sector by reducing emissions and enhancing energy self-reliance. This initiative underscores Tata Motors' commitment to leading the charge in sustainable mobility solutions, aligning with India's broader green energy goals.

H.55S prime movers—one powered by H2ICE and the other by FCEV, alongside the Tata Prima H.28, an advanced H2ICE truck. With an operational range of 300-500 km, these vehicles are engineered for sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance transportation. Featuring the premium Prima cabin and advanced driver-assist safety features, they enhance driver comfort, reduce fatigue, and improve productivity while setting new benchmarks for safety in trucking.

Flagging-off the trial, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, said, “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.”

Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India said, “Hydrogen is an important fuel for India’s transition to a sustainable and zero-carbon future. The beginning of this trial is a significant step forward in showcasing the potential of green hydrogen in decarbonizing India’s transportation sector. This initiative, part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, reflects our commitment to driving innovation and achieving India’s energy independence while contributing to global climate goals. I applaud Tata Motors for taking the lead in this pioneering effort.”