Adani deploys Ashok Leyland hydrogen fuel cell trucks for mining logistics

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The 55-ton hydrogen trucks (FCEV) deployed by Adani utilize Ashok Leyland’s AVTR 4×2 chassis and cabin, powered by Ballard’s 120 kW fuel cell engine offering a driving range of 200 kms.

Early this month, Adani Enterprises has operationalized a fleet of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks for mining logistics. Developed in collaboration with Ashok Leyland and Ballard Power Systems, these 55-ton semi-tractors are deployed at Gare Pelma III coal mines located in Raigarh, Chattisgarh to haul coal to the state’s power plant.

Hydrogen trucks Adani — *Ashok Leyland Hydrogen FCEV truck operated by Adani Enterprises*

Although Indian OEMs have showcased and trialed their hydrogen fuel cell trucks before, this is the first time that such trucks have been put to commercial operations. Adani Group claims that these zero-emission trucks will gradually replace diesel trucks used in its logistics operations. It’s group companies are already into fuel cell manufacturing and green hydrogen generation, which makes it easier and viable to adopt the technology.

The fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) utilizes Ashok Leyland‘s AVTR 4×2 chassis and cabin. It is powered by Ballard‘s 120 kW FCmove-XD fuel cell engine offering class-leading volumetric power density. Fuel is stored in three hydrogen tanks stacked up behind the truck’s cabin. With a payload of 40 tons, these trucks can offer a driving range of about 200 kms.

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Moreover, the fuel cell powertrain has a design life of 30,000+ hours of operation, equivalent to one million miles in a typical duty cycle for a truck in operation. According to Ballard, the engine is also integrated in Ford Trucks F-MAX 44-ton FCEV, which will undergo testing this year as part of the ZEFES project. It is also powering Applied Hydrogen’s 30-ton excavator.

Adani Group had previously deployed a large fleet of BYD Q1R battery-electric trucks (42-tonner) in four of its ports for container logistics operations. The group is keen on experimenting zero-emission solutions to decarbonize its logistics and transportation requirements. Considering the specific and predictable requirements at coal mines, the hydrogen trucks perfectly match the operational range and haulage capacities of the diesel trucks.