Adani Group has flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh. The vehicle, capable of carrying up to 40 tonnes of cargo, was flagged off by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur. It is set to transport coal from the Gare Pelma III Block to the state's power plant.
The hydrogen-powered truck boasts a range of 200 km on a single refill. Equipped with three hydrogen tanks, the truck is designed to match diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles in terms of load capacity and range while dramatically cutting down emissions. Unlike conventional diesel trucks that emit carbon dioxide and other pollutants, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles only produce water vapor and warm air, making them one of the cleanest alternatives in the commercial vehicle sector.
How hydrogen fuel cells work
Hydrogen fuel cells operate through an electrochemical process that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water and heat as the only by-products. When hydrogen enters the fuel cell, it is split into protons and electrons. The protons pass through a membrane, while the electrons are forced through a circuit, creating electricity. This electricity powers the vehicle's electric motor, while the only emission is pure water.
While Adani's hydrogen-powered truck is a first for Indian mining logistics, the technology is gaining momentum globally. Companies like Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda have already debuted hydrogen-powered passenger cars, such as the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo, and more.
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The hydrogen-powered truck boasts a range of 200 km on a single refill. Equipped with three hydrogen tanks, the truck is designed to match diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles in terms of load capacity and range while dramatically cutting down emissions. Unlike conventional diesel trucks that emit carbon dioxide and other pollutants, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles only produce water vapor and warm air, making them one of the cleanest alternatives in the commercial vehicle sector.
How hydrogen fuel cells work
Hydrogen fuel cells operate through an electrochemical process that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, with water and heat as the only by-products. When hydrogen enters the fuel cell, it is split into protons and electrons. The protons pass through a membrane, while the electrons are forced through a circuit, creating electricity. This electricity powers the vehicle's electric motor, while the only emission is pure water.
While Adani's hydrogen-powered truck is a first for Indian mining logistics, the technology is gaining momentum globally. Companies like Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda have already debuted hydrogen-powered passenger cars, such as the Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Nexo, and more.
Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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