Toyota Kirloskar Motor and NISE signed an MoU to evaluate the Toyota Mirai under Indian conditions, advancing hydrogen mobility, supporting the Green Hydrogen Mission, and strengthening India’s clean transport and decarbonisation goals.
December 12, 2025. By EI News Network
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, marking a strategic boost to the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The MoU was exchanged in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi. The collaboration signals a deeper push toward integrating hydrogen-based mobility within India’s clean energy transition.
As part of the agreement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor handed over its hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, the Toyota Mirai, to NISE for comprehensive real-world testing. The study will assess the Mirai’s performance across India’s varied climatic zones, terrains, and driving conditions.
NISE will evaluate fuel efficiency, real-world range, refueling patterns, drivability, environmental resilience, and overall adaptability to India’s road and traffic conditions. The findings are expected to guide early-stage adoption of hydrogen mobility technologies in the country.
The exchange ceremony was attended by senior government officials, including Union Minister of State Shripad Yesso Naik, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi, National Green Hydrogen Mission Director Abhay Bakre, and NISE Director General Dr. Mohammad Rihan. Senior leadership from Toyota Kirloskar Motor, led by Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Governance, was also present.
Addressing the event, Minister Pralhad Joshi said the collaboration marks a meaningful step for the National Green Hydrogen Mission, highlighting the shift from planning to on-ground implementation of clean energy initiatives.
Toyota executives emphasised the importance of the study in gauging the feasibility of hydrogen as a mainstream mobility solution in India. Sudeep Dalvi, Chief Communication Officer and Senior Vice President at TKM, said that the Mirai’s performance evaluation under India’s unique conditions will offer critical insights for the future of hydrogen mobility.
Vikram Gulati added that Toyota remains committed to a multi-pathway approach involving fuel-cell electric vehicles, battery EVs, strong hybrids, and alternative fuel technologies to support India’s long-term carbon neutrality goals.
The Toyota Mirai, a second-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle, produces zero tailpipe emissions, releasing only water vapour. With a driving range of around 650 kilometres and a refueling time of under five minutes, the vehicle represents one of the most advanced hydrogen mobility technologies globally.
The partnership with NISE aligns with India’s evolving hydrogen policy framework and reinforces Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 through renewable energy adoption, circular resource use, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
