Adani to deploy Hydrogen-Powered Trucks for mining logistics & transportation

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) has signed an agreement to launch a pilot project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining logistics and transportation, in partnership with Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power. This collaboration marks Asia's first planned hydrogen-powered mining truck. AEL, a company focused on both mining operations and developing green hydrogen projects for sourcing, transporting, and building out hydrogen refueling infrastructure, will lead the demonstration project.

Ballard, an industry-leading PEM fuel cell engine manufacturer, will supply the FCmoveTM fuel cell engine for the hydrogen truck and Ashok Leyland, one of the largest manufacturers of buses in the world, will provide the vehicle platform and technical support. The FCET is scheduled to be launched in India in 2023. The Adani Group has previously announced plans to invest more than $50 billion over the next ten years in green hydrogen and associated ecosystems corresponding to a capacity of up to 3 million tons of green hydrogen annually. The hydrogen-powered mining truck will weigh 55 tons, have three hydrogen tanks, a 200-km working range, and be powered by Ballard's 120 kW PEM fuel cell technology.