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Maruti starts hydrogen factory pilot

The Manesar project tests cleaner process fuel for car manufacturing, not a new road fuel for motorists.

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THE CAPACITY

Pilot electrolyser rated 300 kW

300 kW

Maruti has commissioned the equipment at its Manesar facility in Haryana.

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HOW IT WORKS

Surplus solar makes hydrogen

Solar power available during holidays is used to produce and store hydrogen for factory operations.

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THE FUEL MIX

Hydrogen joins natural gas

The stored hydrogen will be blended with natural gas as process fuel in manufacturing.

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WHAT COMES NEXT

Scale-up depends on pilot learnings

Maruti says the results will guide possible adoption across facilities in Haryana and Gujarat.

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What the pilot means for drivers

See why factory fuel changes do not immediately change petrol, diesel, CNG or vehicle prices.

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