Union Minister Hardeep S Puri flags off India's first green hydrogen fuel cell bus

Tags: Science and Technology

On September 25, 2023, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated India's first green hydrogen fuel cell bus on the 'Kartavya Path' in Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• India's ambition is to become a global hub of hydrogen production and export.

Benefits of hydrogen-powered buses

• Environmental benefits of fuel cell buses: Zero harmful emissions and quick charging.

• The higher energy density of hydrogen than conventional fuels.

• Collaboration between Indian Oil and Tata Motors for indigenous fuel cell technology and infrastructure.

Green Hydrogen Mission and Sustainability Goals

• The Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish a green hydrogen ecosystem in India.

• Hydrogen has the potential to transform India's energy landscape and reduce carbon emissions.

• IndianOil's commitment to sustainable solutions and the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070.