Toyota Mirai Hydrogen fuel cell EV pilot study begins in India

A fuel cell that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity and the only tailpipe emission is water.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, has launched a pilot study on the Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in India.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor will be conducting the study in collaboration with the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT). The aim is to evaluate the feasibility of the hydrogen-powered Mirai on Indian roads and climatic conditions.

The Mirai is powered by a fuel cell that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity. The only tailpipe emission from a hydrogen FCEV is water.

According to Gadkari, green hydrogen can be generated from renewable energy and biomass. This technology is said to have the potential to secure a clean and affordable energy future for India.