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Gadkari Adopts Toyota Mirai to Push Hydrogen Fuel and Clean Mobility
- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari starts using Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Mirai to promote clean mobility.
- Government pushes alternative fuels to cut pollution and reduce India’s massive fossil fuel import bill.
- Gadkari says India’s auto sector is poised to become the world’s largest with EV and green-fuel adoption.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced in Parliament on Thursday that he has begun using Toyota’s Mirai, a hydrogen fuel-cell car, as part of the government’s push toward cleaner and alternative fuels. Speaking during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari said hydrogen represents the 'future of mobility' and praised the Mirai for offering comfort comparable to luxury vehicles.
Gadkari highlighted that India’s heavy dependence on fossil fuel imports is both costly and environmentally damaging. The country spends nearly Rs 22 trillion a year on imported crude oil, with around 88% of its crude and over half of its gas needs met through imports. He said rising pollution, especially in Delhi, underscores the urgency of shifting to cleaner, indigenous energy sources.
The minister noted that the Centre is implementing policies to incentivize alternative fuels, including hydrogen, biofuels, and EVs to reduce pollution and support energy independence. He expressed confidence that India could eventually become a net energy exporter as green technologies scale.
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Gadkari also pointed to the rapid growth of India’s automobile industry, which now ranks third globally with a market size of Rs 22 trillion, surpassing Japan. The U.S. and China hold the top two positions. He said India could rise to No. 1 in the coming years, driven by electric vehicles and advancements in clean-fuel technologies. Research is ongoing to develop better charging systems and expand national EV infrastructure.
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