Joshi’s drive from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s residence spotlights the government’s push for hydrogen adoption and clean mobility.
Union Ministers Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi and Nitin Jairam Gadkari showcased India’s commitment to clean mobility by taking a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Joshi, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, drove the car from Bharat Mandapam to Gadkari’s official residence at Motilal Nehru Place, reinforcing the government’s focus on green hydrogen adoption and sustainable transport solutions in the world’s third‑largest energy consumer.
After the ride, Gadkari posted on the microblogging site X, “I had the pleasure of joining him (Joshi) for a short drive in this remarkable vehicle, which truly reflects the future of clean mobility. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in India’s energy transition, and I encourage citizens to embrace such green innovations as we move towards a net‑zero future.”
The Toyota Mirai, now in its second generation, produces electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapour. With a driving range of nearly 650 km and refuelling time under five minutes, it is among the most advanced zero‑emission mobility solutions globally.
India has already begun field trials for hydrogen use in its $250‑billion automobile sector. On December 11, Joshi drove the Mirai FCEV from his ministry headquarters at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan to Parliament, marking another milestone in the ongoing two‑year testing programme.
These trials are expected to provide critical insights for scaling hydrogen mobility nationwide. Under the $2.4‑billion National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, positioning hydrogen as a cornerstone of its energy transition and clean transport future.