Bosch, a global auto component leader, anticipates that hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) vehicles will account for 10-15 percent of the trucks sold in India by 2030, as the country accelerates its shift towards cleaner alternatives.
“We expect between 10-15 percent of all trucks sold by 2030 to be with hydrogen ICE technology,” stated Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of Bosch Group India and Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer of Bosch Ltd, during a recent post-earnings conference call with investors.
Currently, hydrogen ICE vehicles are in their early stages in India, with various companies actively testing the technology. Commercial vehicle manufacturers are particularly interested in hydrogen-powered ICE trucks for long-haul and heavy-duty segments, given their potential to offer better total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel engines. Notably, last year saw the introduction of India’s first hydrogen ICE-powered heavy-duty truck by Ashok Leyland and Reliance Industries.
“Hydrogen ICE is currently undergoing a design maturity phase with most OEMs. We are working with them quite closely. Almost all OEM partners have trucks running within their premises or on the streets. We also have a truck ready and that is undergoing tests,” Mudlapur elaborated.
Supporting this transition, the Indian government has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to foster the development of green hydrogen technologies for use in buses, trucks, and four-wheelers. This initiative covers both fuel cell-based propulsion and internal combustion engine-based propulsion technologies. In line with these efforts, Tata Cummins Green Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Tata Cummins Pvt Ltd, recently inaugurated a new facility in Jamshedpur to produce hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, along with other low-to-zero emission technologies.
Bosch is actively contributing to this evolving landscape by providing critical components for hydrogen-powered vehicles, including fuel injection systems, electronic control units, and products for hydrogen storage and supply. Mudlapur acknowledged that while the maturity of hydrogen ICE technology components will take some time, it will not hinder progress.
The company’s optimistic outlook and proactive involvement highlight the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a sustainable fuel solution for India’s commercial vehicle sector. With ongoing advancements and supportive government policies, the vision of a cleaner, hydrogen-powered future for Indian trucking is steadily becoming a reality.
Bosch, a global auto component leader, anticipates that hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) vehicles will account for 10-15 percent of the trucks sold in India by 2030, as the country accelerates its shift towards cleaner alternatives.
“We expect between 10-15 percent of all trucks sold by 2030 to be with hydrogen ICE technology,” stated Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of Bosch Group India and Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer of Bosch Ltd, during a recent post-earnings conference call with investors.
Currently, hydrogen ICE vehicles are in their early stages in India, with various companies actively testing the technology. Commercial vehicle manufacturers are particularly interested in hydrogen-powered ICE trucks for long-haul and heavy-duty segments, given their potential to offer better total cost of ownership compared to traditional diesel engines. Notably, last year saw the introduction of India’s first hydrogen ICE-powered heavy-duty truck by Ashok Leyland and Reliance Industries.
“Hydrogen ICE is currently undergoing a design maturity phase with most OEMs. We are working with them quite closely. Almost all OEM partners have trucks running within their premises or on the streets. We also have a truck ready and that is undergoing tests,” Mudlapur elaborated.
Supporting this transition, the Indian government has launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to foster the development of green hydrogen technologies for use in buses, trucks, and four-wheelers. This initiative covers both fuel cell-based propulsion and internal combustion engine-based propulsion technologies. In line with these efforts, Tata Cummins Green Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Tata Cummins Pvt Ltd, recently inaugurated a new facility in Jamshedpur to produce hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, along with other low-to-zero emission technologies.
Bosch is actively contributing to this evolving landscape by providing critical components for hydrogen-powered vehicles, including fuel injection systems, electronic control units, and products for hydrogen storage and supply. Mudlapur acknowledged that while the maturity of hydrogen ICE technology components will take some time, it will not hinder progress.
The company’s optimistic outlook and proactive involvement highlight the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a sustainable fuel solution for India’s commercial vehicle sector. With ongoing advancements and supportive government policies, the vision of a cleaner, hydrogen-powered future for Indian trucking is steadily becoming a reality.
