Published on 25 August 2026, this ANI feature for DD News’ Next Gen Bharat spotlights Hydrovert Energy, a Venture Center-associated startup in Pune, and its work on hydrogen-powered mobility. Entrepreneurs Satyajit Phadke and Supriya Patwardhan are developing vehicles that use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity for propulsion, offering an alternative to conventional fossil-fuel-powered transport.
According to the feature, the team’s hydrogen motorcycle can be refuelled in approximately two minutes and has a claimed range of around 180 km. Its hydrogen-powered cargo three-wheeler is reported to offer a range of approximately 280 km, with refuelling taking about five minutes. The startup is also working towards indigenous design, manufacturing and component development, bringing together clean-energy innovation and the ambition to strengthen India’s self-reliance in advanced mobility technologies.