Overview
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor signed an MoU with the National Institute of Solar Energy and handed over a Mirai fuel-cell car for nationwide evaluation under MNRE.
- NISE will test efficiency, real-world range, drivability, refuelling behaviour, durability and performance across India’s heat, dust, traffic and varied terrain over two years.
- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi showcased the initiative by driving the Mirai to Parliament, highlighting that fuel-cell vehicles emit only water vapour.
- Officials describe the pilot as a step from policy to field experimentation that supports the National Green Hydrogen Mission, energy self-reliance and climate commitments.
- Reported Mirai specifications include about 650 km of range and refuelling in under five minutes, which the study aims to verify in Indian conditions.