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Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister flags-off 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi” published in PIB on 26th September 2023
What is the News?
The Union Minister has flagged off the 1st Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus from Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
What is India’s first Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus?
Developed by: Indian Oil Corporation(IOC)
Working: The fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and air to generate electricity to power the bus and the only by-product from the bus is water therefore making it possibly the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation as compared to conventional buses that run on diesel and petrol.
– The buses have also been equipped with four cylinders that have a capacity of 30 kg and can run the buses for 350 km. Re-fuelling time has also been cut down and it will now take 0-12 minutes for the four tanks to fill
Deployment: Initially, 15 fuel cell buses will be deployed on specified routes in the Delhi NCR Region to establish the performance data under Indian operating conditions.
– These 15 buses shall cover a cumulative 3 lakh kilometers to establish the efficacy, efficiency and sustainability of the complete value chain.
Significance: Green Hydrogen has the capacity to replace fossil fuel-derived feedstocks in industries like petroleum refining, fertilizer production, and steel manufacturing.
– Fuel cell technology powered by green hydrogen is emerging as a significant component of the e-mobility landscape.
