Fuel of the Future, Wheels of Today—Adani Rolls Out India’s First Green H2 Truck

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In a pioneering move for India’s clean mobility and mining sectors, Adani Enterprises Ltd has officially commissioned the country’s first off-grid green hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck. The vehicle, designed for heavy-duty mining logistics, was flagged off on May 10, 2025, at the Gare Pelma III coal block in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant leap in Adani’s decarbonization roadmap.

1. Project Highlights

The three truck-mounted hydrogen tanks give the vehicle a 200 km range and a 40-ton payload capacity, ideal for transporting coal from the mine to the state power plant.
It emits only water vapor and warm air, making it a zero-emission substitute for diesel trucks.
Constructed in collaboration with Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power Systems, the truck uses a 120 kW fuel cell stack and is part of a bigger pilot program run by Adani Natural Resources (ANR) and Adani New Industries Ltd (ANIL).

2. Strategic Significance

India's first ever hydrogen fuel cell truck in a mines operation, a precedent for off-grid clean energy logistics.
The initiative supports Adani’s broader green hydrogen ambitions, which include investments in solar modules, wind turbines, and battery manufacturing.
The project aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and aims to reduce emissions and noise pollution in industrial zones.

3. Government & Industry Response

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai flagged off the truck, calling it a “model for sustainable mining.”

Adani is to increase deployment of hydrogen trucks across all its logistics operations, solidifying its position as a clean energy and responsible mining leader.

Sources: Adani Group, Electrive, Adani Enterprises