Indian Oil Hands Over Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus to Indian Army

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Indian Oil has handed over a green hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian Army, marking a significant step towards eco-friendly transportation solutions.

An Overview of the News

• The ceremony took place at the National War Memorial, India Gate, NewDelhiand was attended by Army Chief General Manoj Pandey and Indian Oil Chairman SM Vaidya.

• This initiative promotes hydrogen and fuel cell technology for heavy-duty e-mobility.

• The Indian Army is positioned as a pioneer in evaluating this technology in collaboration with Indian Oil.

• Army Chief General Manoj Pande emphasized the Army's commitment to adopting innovative technologies that enhance operational capabilities and ensure environmental sustainability.

About Indian Oil

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL or IOC), doing business as IndianOil, is an Indian oilandgas company.

• It operates under the ownership of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.

• The company is headquartered in New Delhi.

• It is a public sector undertaking with operations overseen by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

• IndianOil is ranked 94th on the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations as of 2022.

• It is the largest government-owned oil producer in India, both in terms of capacity and revenue.

• Founded - 30 June 1959