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India Advances Green Hydrogen Mobility with NISE-Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle Pilot

Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, launched the Pilot Project for field trails
on the Use of Hydrogen in the Mobility Sector, describing it as a major milestone in India’s clean energy
advancements.

Green Hydrogen Positioned as the future fuel for India’s Energy Systems

The Minister underlined that green hydrogen is emerging globally as the backbone of future energy
systems. He said the collaboration, along with the handover of Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric
vehicle (FCEV) to NISE for real-world testing, brings innovation, industry expertise and scientific rigour to
advance India’s clean energy transition. He noted that such collaborations strengthen “Energy Aatma
Nirbharta”, promote innovative low-emission transportation solutions, and align with India’s Panchamrit
climate commitments, reaffirming the Government’s confidence that green hydrogen will drive India’s
energy economy in the coming decades.

Calling the introduction of Toyota’s ‘Mirai’ fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) “a new chapter for sustainable
mobility,” the Minister, said the name Mirai, meaning “Future” in Japanese, symbolises India’s aspiration
for a clean, green and sustainable mobility ecosystem.

NISE (National Institute for Solar Energy) to Undertake Comprehensive Real-World Evaluation in Indian
conditions

Under the MoU, NISE will conduct an extensive assessment of the FCEV Mirai in India’s diverse road
conditions, including heat, dust, traffic congestion and varied terrain. The Minister said the testing for
next 2 years, will generate critical insights to scale up hydrogen mobility nationwide while building
awareness, confidence and technical capability among industry, academia and policymakers. He
highlighted that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are clean, silent and emission-free, emitting only water, and
that fuel cell technologies are increasingly powering cars, buses, trucks, trains, ships and stationary power
systems worldwide.

Shri Joshi said that by personally driving the hydrogen vehicle, he wish to send a clear message that
hydrogen mobility is ready and well-suited for Indian conditions. He commended Toyota Kirloskar Motor
(TKM) for its commitment to carbon neutrality and appreciated NISE for its leadership in advancing India’s
clean energy ambitions. “With this vehicle, we are launching not just an MoU but confidence, cooperation
and commitment to a clean and sustainable future” the Minister said.

Speaking at the occasion, Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Yesso Naik said that
this initiative marks a significant step towards India’s clean, green, and self-reliant energy future. He noted
that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India has made unprecedented progress
in Energy Transition, including the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission in January 2023. The
Minister highlighted that real-world testing of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology such as the

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