India, Nov. 9 -- The Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune, is developing a hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) prototype by converting a cargo three-wheeler, with a road demonstration targeted for 2027. The initiative is part of the institute's efforts to expand research in sustainable mobility and support India's net-zero emissions target by 2070.

The project will be undertaken through a consortium involving a startup and research organisations. CIRT will provide expertise in vehicle safety and homologation, while the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) will contribute to fuel-cell development, particularly catalyst-related work. CSIR-CECRI (Central Electro Chemical Re...