In a first, Adani to deploy hydrogen-powered trucks

NEW DELHI: Asia's richest man Gautam Adani's group on Tuesday said it will deploy hydrogen fuel cell operated trucks for mining logistics and transportation as part of its decarbonisation plan. "Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), part of the diversified Adani portfolio of companies, signed an agreement to launch a pilot project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining logistics and transportation with Ashok Leyland, India, and Ballard Power, Canada," it said in a statement.
This collaboration marks Asia's first planned hydrogen powered mining truck.
While AEL 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. 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," it said. Adani Group had previously announced it plans to invest more than $50 billion over the next 10 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. agencies