Adani Enterprises Ltd.

Adani Enterprises (AEL), Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power Systems have signed an agreement to launch a pilot project to develop a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCET) for mining logistics and transportation.

This collaboration marks Asia’s first planned hydrogen powered mining truck. The demonstration project will be led by AEL, a company focused on both mining operations and developing green hydrogen projects for sourcing, transporting, and building out hydrogen refueling infrastructure.

Ballard, an industry leading PEM fuel cell engine manufacturer, will supply the FCmove fuel cell engine for the hydrogen truck and 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.

Adani Enterprises (AEL) is the flagship company of Adani Group, one of India’s largest business organisations.