Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today formalized a strategic collaboration with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), by exchanging a Memorandum of Understanding at the MNRE headquarters in New Delhi. The agreement marks a significant advancement in India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and its long-term carbon-neutrality objectives.
The MoU exchange took place in the august presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution; Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy and Power; Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, MNRE; Shri Abhay Bakre, Mission Director, National Green Hydrogen Mission; and Dr. Mohammad Rihan, Director General, NISE. Senior leadership from TKM, including Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head & Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, were also present.
As part of this collaboration, TKM handed over its second-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, to NISE for detailed real-world testing. The study will evaluate key performance and feasibility aspects such as fuel efficiency, range, drivability, refueling patterns, terrain adaptability, environmental resilience, and operational response to India’s diverse climatic and road conditions. The assessment aims to generate critical data that will support India’s transition toward a hydrogen-powered mobility ecosystem.
Speaking at the ceremony, Shri Pralhad Joshi stated:
“India’s transition to clean energy is now moving from conceptualization to real implementation. The MoU between NISE and Toyota Kirloskar Motor, along with the handover of a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle for comprehensive testing, represents another significant step in strengthening the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Partnerships like this are vital for developing domestic capabilities and supporting India’s journey toward energy independence and carbon neutrality.”
Mr. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer, Senior Vice President & Director, TKM, added:
“Testing the Toyota Mirai across India’s diverse climatic and infrastructural landscape will provide valuable insights into hydrogen’s role as a mainstream mobility solution. This collaboration reflects TKM’s ongoing commitment to introducing advanced clean technologies and contributing meaningfully to India’s sustainability goals.”
Mr. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Governance, TKM, emphasized:
“Our multi-pathway approach integrates hydrogen fuel-cell EVs, battery EVs, strong hybrids, and alternative fuel technologies. This collaboration with NISE and the Mirai handover reinforces our belief that hydrogen, alongside other sustainable technologies, will play a pivotal role in India’s pursuit of net-zero emissions and clean mobility.”
The Toyota Mirai, among the world’s most advanced zero-emission vehicles, runs on hydrogen and emits only water vapor. With a driving range of approximately 650 km and a refueling time of under five minutes, it demonstrates the potential of hydrogen as a scalable, efficient, and environmentally friendly mobility solution.
This partnership aligns with India’s evolving hydrogen ecosystem and supports national objectives of energy independence, deep decarbonization, and clean mobility diversification. Toyota Kirloskar Motor continues its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, driven by renewable energy adoption, lifecycle emission reduction, circular resource use, and ecosystem conservation.
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