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Date: 13/05/2025

India’s first hydrogen-powered mining truck commences operations

The Adani Group has deployed India’s first hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics in Chhattisgarh, which can carry 40 tonnes of cargo over a 200-kilometre range. Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the group, flagged off the hydrogen fuel cell trucks as it looks to promote cleaner transportation. These hydrogen-powered trucks will gradually replace diesel vehicles used in the company’s logistics operations. It will be used to transport coal from the Gare Pelma III Block to the state’s power plant. The state-owned Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Limited has appointed Adani Enterprises as the mine developer and operator for the Gare Pelma III block through a competitive bidding process. Since mining mainly uses diesel-powered machinery, switching to cleaner fuels will reduce emissions and noise. It will also help lower India’s oil imports and carbon footprint, as per a report.
 
Source: Exim News Service: Ahmedabad, May 12