Hydrogen Fuel Technologies are fast emerging as a game-changer. As the push for zero-emission mobility accelerates, hydrogen is stepping up as a viable alternative to electric batteries for heavy-duty vehicles. Its adoption—from trucks to trains across Germany, France, and India—shows how the technology is moving from pilot projects to large-scale deployment.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Alliance University, and Combustion Institute, are hosting a national conference on “Hydrogen Fuel Technologies and Future Trends” in Bengaluru on 19th and 20th September 2025 to highlight India’s growing focus on hydrogen as a clean energy source and the joint role of academia, industry, and policymakers in shaping the future of sustainable energy.
In an exclusive conversation with me, Pradip Kumar Pandey, Secretary of The Combustion Institute – Indian Section (CIIS), and Yogesh Kumar K, Professor & Research faculty, School of Science at Alliance University, discussed the efficiency of green hydrogen for heavy-duty transport compared with battery-electric and electrified rail systems, the technology’s future, limitations, and trade-offs in detail.
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