Tata conducts trial runs of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

Tata Motors European Technical Centre PLC (TMETC), a 100% subsidiary of Tata Motors, has developed a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles and is currently undertaking trial runs of these buses and light trucks. Tata Motors recently showcased an electric Indica model and announced plans for a hybrid Nano. The hydrogen-based fuel cell emits only water vapor, which is considered to be a very eco-friendly technology. Tata Motors is working on alternate fuel technologies, including biodiesel, ethanol, hybrid, electricity and fuel cells. The company had, in 2006, also signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to design and manufacture vehicles that use hydrogen fuel. (February 11, 2010)