Truck Market in India

This article explores the shift from diesel to zero-emission trucks in India, a sector responsible for 45% of transport emissions despite representing just 2% of vehicles. It covers the scale and impact of India's five million freight trucks, market consolidation among leading OEMs, and the emerging role of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered trucks. Key barriers such as high upfront costs, limited model availability, and charging downtime are discussed, alongside policy support from the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The piece also examines why Indian OEMs are prioritizing hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2 ICE) over fuel cells and outlines pilot efforts by Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland.