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A devastating blast at an Ahmedabad chemical unit claimed one life and injured three others. The explosion at MNS Intermediates in Naroda GIDC, reportedly triggered by a power failure affecting a reactor, led to a massive fire when a hydrogen-laden truck ignited.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari declared that petrol and diesel vehicles have no long-term future in India, urging the auto industry to accelerate its shift to cleaner fuels like biofuels, CNG, LNG, and electric powertrains. Pilot projects for hydrogen-powered mobility are underway, with hydrogen hailed as the "fuel of the future.

Adani Group has launched India's first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh. Flagged off by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the truck will transport coal from Gare Pelma III Block to a state power plant. With a 200 km range and 40-tonne capacity, it matches diesel trucks while emitting only water vapor.

Nikola to sell up to 75 hydrogen-powered trucks to Plug Power

Mukesh Ambani-run Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Ashok Leyland unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) powered heavy-duty truck on Monday, February 7, 2023. India’s first hydrogen-powered truck was flagged off by PM Narendra Modi in Bengaluru at India Energy Week. The Ashok Leyland H2-ICE truck range is powered by Hydrogen, maintaining overall architecture similar to a conventional diesel-based combustion engine.

As renewable sources of energy are looked into, batteries and hydrogen will be what automobiles of the future will operate on

India marks a significant move toward its 2070 net-zero emissions goal with the trial of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks initiated by Tata Motors. Union ministers highlight hydrogen's potential in decarbonizing transport and emphasize the commitment to green energy and innovation.

A new class of the Xcient Hyundai truck, equipped with more efficient fuel cells with longer life-span, is due to arrive in Europe in the fourth quarter, said Mark Freymueller, CEO of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility (HHM).

Adani inks deal with Ashok Leyland: The Adani Group plans to invest USD 50 billion in green hydrogen and related sectors in the coming 10 years. For the FCET truck, Ballard will supply the engine and the hydrogen cell system and Ashok Leyland will provide the vehicle platform and technical expertise. The truck is estimated to weigh around 55 tonnes.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Monday showcased a truck that runs on hydrogen, the cleanest known fuel whose tail emissions are only water and oxygen, at the India Energy Week here. The truck has "near-zero emissions" when it uses hydrogen as fuel in place of conventional diesel or even recently introduced liquefied natural gas (LNG).

At the Bosch Tech Day 2023, the German OEM symbolically started the production of its first large-scale hydrogen fuel-cell power module. Bosch is one of the few companies that are capable of mass producing hydrogen fuel-cell stacks for mobility, including important components such as the electric air-compressor and the recirculation blower.

Bharat Benz and Reliance Industries have announced India’s first hydrogen-fueled intercity luxury coach. It was displayed at the fourth Energy Transitions Working Group meeting in India's G20 Presidency. The coach will be utilized to conduct an enhanced engineering study, and will have a driving range of around 400 km.

The Hilux is available in two variants - STD and High. The STD variant only gets a manual gearbox option whereas the High variant gets both a manual and automatic gearbox. The Hilux also gets 4x4 with a low-range gearbox as standard across all variants.

Delhi's draft EV Policy 2026-2030 aims to combat air pollution by accelerating electric vehicle adoption. Key features include tax exemptions for affordable EVs, mandatory electrification of three-wheelers and government fleets, and expansion of charging infrastructure. The policy seeks to build a supportive ecosystem for clean mobility.

Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius said that ``by unlocking the full potential of both companies, we are establishing two undisputed innovation leaders who will set the pace in the transformation of their industries.''

The rival German and Swedish makers of large freight-hauling trucks formed their joint venture, cellcentric, in March. They said they would provide more details on large-scale fuel production in 2022, but that cellcentric was already scaling up prototype output.

The HDC-6 Neptune employs a solid structure with a smooth and rounded front design to create an entirely unique frame for the hydrogen-powered electric truck. The HDC-6 Neptune will lead the transition into an eco-friendly commercial vehicle era

RIL aims to establish green hydrogen production infrastructure by 2025, and is tying up with several OEMs to secure green hydrogen supply chain. It also aims to significantly bring down the production cost of green hydrogen.

Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, and Indian Oil Corporation are competing for the government's green hydrogen project in transportation. The project aligns with India's decarbonization goals and aims to address operational challenges.

The emissions-free generators will be designed to power large commercial buildings in the event of a power outage, but the company says it's possible that smaller ones could someday be marketed for home use.

"The infrastructure will take longer than we take to make a good product available," Martin Daum, who will lead Daimler Trucks into a planned spinoff later this year.

There is a new bone of contention in the global automotive space – the use of hydrogen as a combustion fuel