India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Launched
On 21st August, 2022, Ministry of Science & Technology launched India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus, developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and private firm KPIT Limited.
Technology Involved
- The fuel cell utilizes Hydrogen and Air to generate electricity to power the bus and the only effluent from the bus is water.
- Thus, making it possibly the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
Significance
- The high efficiency of fuel cell vehicles ensures lower operational costs per kilometre than diesel powered vehicles and can bring freight revolution in India.
- The usage of hydrogen will not only ....
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