Indian Army Received Hydrogen Buses

• 06 Jun 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology.

• The Indian Army also received its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, marking stride towards cleaner and greener transport solutions.
• Bus has a seating capacity of 37 passengers and a mileage of 250-300 km on a 30 kg onboard Hydrogen fuel tank.
• Earlier, on 21st March 2023, the Indian Army became the first government entity to sign an MoU with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd for installation of Green Hydrogen based Microgrid Power Plants along the Northern Borders.
• Hydrogen fuel cell technology provides a clean and efficient solution. It generates electricity through a reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen, with water vapour as the sole byproduct.
  • This makes it a compelling alternative to traditional fuels, especially considering the abundance of hydrogen on Earth.

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