Triton EV unveils complete hydrogen truck lineup: 5 to 100 tonnes, built in India

Triton Electric Vehicle (TEV), a US company headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with manufacturing and R&D facilities in India's Gujarat state, has announced its broadest hydrogen vehicle lineup to date. The range includes five truck variants, hydrogen buses and hydrogen three-wheelers — all powered by hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) assembled in India.

From city logistics to mining

The lineup spans trucks from 5 tonnes (urban logistics and last-mile delivery), 10 tonnes (regional distribution), 25 tonnes (industrial and intercity cargo), 55 tonnes (long-haul freight) and 100 tonnes (mining, construction and defence applications). TEV also presents hydrogen buses for public transport and three-wheelers for urban use — a vehicle category representing enormous volumes in India and other Asian markets.

Why hydrogen combustion?

Notably, Triton deliberately opts for the hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) rather than fuel cells. According to CEO Himanshu Patel, this approach offers lower acquisition costs, simpler maintenance and better compatibility with existing vehicle platforms. The principle is well established: a conventional combustion engine adapted to burn hydrogen instead of diesel or petrol. The advantage is that the technology builds on decades of engine expertise and avoids the use of scarce materials such as platinum required in fuel cells.

TEV launched the first version of its H2-ICE in July 2024. The engine was developed at the company's R&D centre in Kheda, Gujarat, and is said to be deployable across vehicles ranging from passenger cars to heavy trucks.

India as a hydrogen hub

The announcement fits within India's broader hydrogen strategy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved in 2023 with a budget equivalent to approximately EUR 2 billion, targets large-scale green hydrogen production and deployment. The government has sanctioned 37 hydrogen vehicles and 10 refuelling stations under five pilot projects, and in February 2026 announced an additional 30 trucks and buses. India aims for more than 1,000 hydrogen trucks and buses on the road by 2030.

Triton is not alone. Ashok Leyland, together with Reliance, unveiled India's first H2-ICE heavy-duty truck in 2024. Tata Motors supplies hydrogen fuel cell buses to Indian Oil and has been conducting pilot runs with hydrogen trucks along major freight routes around Mumbai, Pune and Delhi since early 2025, in partnership with Adani Enterprises.

Points of nuance

Some context is warranted alongside Triton's ambitious announcement. The company presents a complete lineup of five truck variants plus buses and three-wheelers, but independent confirmation of actual production numbers or deliveries remains limited. The manufacturing facility in Bhuj, Gujarat, reportedly has an annual capacity of 50,000 trucks, though it is unclear how many vehicles have actually been produced and delivered.

Additionally, the claim that the H2-ICE produces only water vapour deserves nuance: hydrogen combustion engines produce virtually no CO2, but the high combustion temperatures do generate small amounts of nitrogen oxides (NOx). This is considerably less than diesel, but not entirely emission-free.

Hydrogen across the full spectrum

What the announcement does demonstrate is that the hydrogen truck is no longer a concept limited to a handful of Western manufacturers. India is actively building its own hydrogen ecosystem, from production and distribution to vehicle manufacturing. The H2-ICE route chosen by Triton offers a pragmatic advantage: lower entry costs and the use of existing engine platforms, making the technology faster to scale — precisely what is needed in emerging markets.

Sources

• LinkedIn post Himanshu Patel, CEO Triton Electric Vehicle, June 2026
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, 17 July 2024 — Triton EV unveils new hydrogen ICE
• Automotive Powertrain Technology International, 17 July 2024 — Triton EV launches hydrogen ICE
• Autocar Professional, 16 February 2026 — Govt to sanction 30 more hydrogen trucks, buses
• RMI, February 2026 — Hydrogen trucking for India: economics, opportunities, and way forward
• Tata Motors, March 2025 — India's first hydrogen truck trials