NEWS – INDIAN ARMY RECEIVES FIRST HYDROGEN BUS

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Indian Army has taken a significant step towards green and sustainable transport solutions by collaborating with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology trials.
• Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Indian Oil had signed a MoU for the same
• The MoU highlights the commitment to innovation and sustainable transport solutions.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Technology

• Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology converts Hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process.
• It produces water vapour as the only byproduct, ensuring zero emissions.
• The bus has a seating capacity of 37 passengers and a mileage of 250-300 km on a full 30 kg onboard tank of Hydrogen fuel.

Previous Initiatives

• On 21st March 2023, the Indian Army signed an MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited for Green Hydrogen-based Microgrid Power Plants.
• A pilot project at Chushul provides 24×7 clean electricity to troops in inhospitable terrain.