NISE, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sign MoU to Advance Green Hydrogen Mobility in India
National Institute of Solar Energy and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have signed an MoU to advance green hydrogen mobility in India through real-world testing of the Toyota Mirai Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles across diverse Indian conditions.
December 12, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
This collaboration will play a pivotal role in advancing India’s long-term goals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by enabling real-world demonstrations of Fuel-Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) across a wide range of Indian conditions, from climate and traffic to driving behaviour and fuel quality.
The MoU was exchanged between Dr. Mohammad Rihan, Director General, NISE and Vikram Gulati, Country Head and EVP, Corporate Affairs & Governance, TKM, in the presence of Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy.
Joshi underlined that green hydrogen is emerging globally as the backbone of future energy systems. He said the collaboration, along with the handover of Toyota’s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to NISE for real-world testing, brings innovation, industry expertise and scientific rigour to advance India’s clean energy transition.
Under the MoU, NISE will conduct an extensive assessment of the FCEV Mirai in India’s diverse road conditions, including heat, dust, traffic congestion and varied terrain. The MNRE Minister said that the testing for next 2 years, will generate critical insights to scale up hydrogen mobility nationwide while building awareness, confidence and technical capability among industry, academia and policymakers. He highlighted that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are clean, silent and emission-free, emitting only water, and that fuel cell technologies are increasingly powering cars, buses, trucks, trains, ships and stationary power systems worldwide.
Joshi said that by personally driving the hydrogen vehicle, he wishes to send a clear message that hydrogen mobility is ready and well-suited for Indian conditions. He commended Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) for its commitment to carbon neutrality and appreciated NISE for its leadership in advancing India’s clean energy ambitions. “With this vehicle, we are launching not just an MoU but confidence, cooperation and commitment to a clean and sustainable future” the Minister said.
MoS MNRE Naik said that this initiative marks a significant step towards India’s clean, green, and self-reliant energy future. He highlighted that real-world testing of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) technology such as the ‘Toyota Mirai’ demonstrates India’s rapid movement from policy to experimentation and further towards commercialisation of hydrogen-based mobility solutions.
Naik further emphasised that NISE’s assessment of the Mirai vehicle under Indian road and climatic conditions will generate valuable insights for future scale-up. He expressed confidence that the pilot project will contribute to the wider adoption of hydrogen-based clean transportation, improved air quality, and sustainable development across the country.
Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor stated, “This partnership with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and the handover of the ‘Toyota Mirai’ for testing and Trails, reaffirm our dedication to supporting India's Green Hydrogen Mission and accelerating the nation's transition toward future mobility that is powered by green and indigenous energy sources. We believe hydrogen fuel-cell technology, alongside other sustainable public technologies, will play a pivotal role in helping India achieve its net-zero commitments and energy independence objectives.”
By advancing the application of Green Hydrogen in transport, this collaboration aims to set new benchmarks for environmental leadership and contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy and decarbonisation goals.
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