“India’s First Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Transportation”

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India is set to introduce its first green hydrogen fuel cell bus, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to embrace sustainable and low-carbon transportation solutions. Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, will officially launch the innovative green hydrogen-powered bus at Kartavya Path in Delhi on Monday, as reported by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).

This groundbreaking initiative is spearheaded by Indian Oil, one of India’s leading energy companies, as part of its commitment to explore sustainable mobility alternatives. The project encompasses operational trials of 15 fuel cell buses, all powered by green hydrogen, on designated routes in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

The launch of the first two fuel cell buses at India Gate marks a historic moment, as it introduces green hydrogen at a pressure of 350 bar for fuel cell bus operation—a pioneering feat in India’s transportation landscape. Indian Oil has further fortified this effort by establishing a state-of-the-art refueling facility at its R&D campus in Faridabad, designed to efficiently refuel green hydrogen produced through electrolysis, utilizing solar PV panels.

Green hydrogen, generated using renewable energy sources, represents a clean and sustainable alternative to imported energy. It taps into India’s abundant renewable energy resources and offers versatility across various applications, including as a fuel and industrial feedstock. Green hydrogen has the potential to replace fossil fuel-derived feedstocks in sectors such as petroleum refining, fertilizer production, and steel manufacturing.

Fuel cell technology, with hydrogen as its fuel source, is gaining prominence in the field of e-mobility. The electro-chemical process within fuel cells efficiently converts hydrogen and oxygen into water while generating electrical energy. Fuel cell vehicles boast advantages such as longer ranges and shorter refueling times compared to their battery-powered counterparts. These vehicles store hydrogen gas onboard at high pressure, typically at 350 bar.

The launch of the first two green hydrogen fuel cell buses will mark the commencement of an extensive long-term performance and durability assessment. During this phase, the buses are expected to cover over 300,000 kilometers collectively. The data gathered from these trials will serve as a valuable national resource, shaping the future of zero-emission mobility in India, driven by the promise of green hydrogen.

Sources By Agencies