The partners hope to introduce India‘s first hydrogen fuel cell truck this year, powered by Ballard’s PEM technology.
For the Indian mining and logistics industries, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has collaborated with Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power Systems of Canada to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET).
Hydrogen-powered mining truck
The demonstration project, which features the first anticipated hydrogen-powered mining truck in Asia, will be supervised by AEL.
As part of the partnership, Ballard will provide the FCmove fuel cell engine for the hydrogen truck, and Ashok Leyland will be in charge of the vehicle platform and technical support.
In 2023, the partners hope to introduce the FCET to India.
The truck will have three hydrogen tanks, a 200km working range, and a weight of 55t. Ballard’s 120kW PEM fuel cell technology will power it.
Our technology offers a strong value proposition for their heavy-duty mining truck with our zero-emission engines providing long range, rapid refueling, and heavy payload capabilities
Randy MacEwen, CEO of Ballard Power System stated on their technology
Partners to invest more in green hydrogen projects
Adani Group previously revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in the next ten years in green hydrogen and related ecosystems.
This pioneering and ambitious green hydrogen project holds a strong promise for India’s future energy self-reliance and is consistent with the vision of Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, of accelerating the use of hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology in the commercial transport system,
This experience of handling hydrogen as a fuel for commercial fleets not only prepones the advent of hydrogen technology for the mining and logistics sector in the country but will also enable other businesses to opt for long-term sustainable solutions transitioning fleets in ports, airports, and their industrial operations
Vinay Prakash, CEO of Adani Natural Resources and a director of Adani Enterprises Limited stated on green hydrogen project
