India’s First Hydrogen Truck Deployed by Adani Enterprises for Mining Operations

Adani Enterprises has launched India’s first hydrogen-powered truck in Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step towards cleaner transportation. The truck will be used for coal transport from the Gare Pelma III Block to a nearby power plant, replacing diesel-powered vehicles. This initiative is a part of Adani’s broader efforts to promote sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of its operations.

The hydrogen fuel cell truck can carry 40 tonnes of material for 200 kilometers. The inauguration with this will reduce the carbon footprint of Adani in the logistics and mining industries from diesel-powered trucks to hydrogen-powered trucks. The hydrogen trucks have intelligent smart technology and three hydrogen tanks for efficiency and performance.

The joint venture involves the combination of Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) and Adani Natural Resources (ANR) on a particular project. Whereas ANIL involves business relating to green hydrogen, wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries, ANR focuses on buying hydrogen cells. By doing the venture, the two firms contribute their part for introducing green technologies within its mine works.

Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer a promising alternative to diesel trucks as they match the range and load capacity of their diesel counterparts but emit only water vapour and warm air, with minimal noise. This will lead to cleaner, quieter operations, significantly lowering emissions from Adani’s logistics fleet.

Hydrogen trucks used in mining is the latest measure taken by Adani as it continues to practice sustainability. Other than cleaner movement, the organization is introducing dozer push technology using autonomous options, solar power, and relocation of trees into its operations so that its activities at the mine leave minimal impacts on the environment.

With the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell technology, Adani not only enhances its efforts towards sustainability but also pioneers new industry benchmarks in mining activities. Adani is leading the charge towards sustainable mining by curbing greenhouse emissions and adopting innovative technology. The development of the world's first hydrogen truck represents a milestone towards the vision of Adani to transform the world to a greener future.

This progress in Chhattisgarh inspires other states and industries to follow suit implementing cleaner and greener means of conducting business in their operations. With India placing more emphasis on environmental issues and clean energy technology, hydrogen truck use in industrial industries is going to get further boosted.

Source: ESGNEWS Team
Credits: Adani Enterprises