Why India’s hydrogen trucking push is still stuck in first gear
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Summary
India’s plan to shift long-haul trucks to green hydrogen is running into a harsh commercial reality: the fuel still costs too much, refuelling infrastructure barely exists and fleet operators are unwilling to move beyond pilot projects
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Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Thursday, 11 June 2026
Affected Population All citizens, 275 million forest-dependent people
Key Numbers
Net-zero target: 2070
50% non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030
Green Climate Fund: $3 billion committed
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right