Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, showcased their support for green hydrogen and clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi. Joshi drove the Mirai from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s residence in the national capital, emphasizing the government’s dedication to advancing green hydrogen and clean transportation.
The Toyota Mirai, a cutting-edge hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, generates electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, releasing only water vapor as a by-product. Boasting a driving range of around 650 km and a refueling time of under five minutes, the Mirai stands out as one of the world’s most sophisticated and efficient zero-emission mobility solutions, as per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
India is poised to enhance its green hydrogen production capacity to 5 million metric tonnes annually by 2030. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to position India as a global center for the production, utilization, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The government has introduced incentives and manufacturing initiatives under the NGHM to drive down the costs associated with green hydrogen production.
In a bid to support the green hydrogen sector, various companies have been granted manufacturing capacities and incentives under the NGHM. Notably, 15 companies have been awarded a total manufacturing capacity of 3,000 MW per annum under the incentive scheme for electrolyser manufacturing, with incentives amounting to Rs 4,440 crore. Additionally, 18 companies have secured a combined production capacity of 8,62,000 tonnes per annum under the incentive scheme for green hydrogen production.
