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Hydrogen-Powered Buses & Trucks: A Step Towards Green Mobility in India

India is making a bold move to decarbonize its transport sector with the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) sanctioning five pilot projects featuring 37 hydrogen-fueled buses and trucks and 9 hydrogen refueling stations across key routes.

Pilot Project Highlights:

• Key Routes: Covering major cities and industrial corridors like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and Jamshedpur.
• Industry Leaders: TATA Motors, Reliance, NTPC, Ashok Leyland, HPCL, BPCL, IOCL are spearheading the initiative.
• Investment: Rs208 crore in government financial support.
• Timeline: Expected commissioning in the next 18-24 months.

Why It Matters:

• Validates the feasibility of hydrogen-powered transport.
• Tests refueling infrastructure under real-world conditions.
• Provides insights into economic viability and scalability.
• Boosts India’s hydrogen ecosystem and energy independence.

If successful, this initiative will pave the way for large-scale hydrogen adoption, reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable mobility in India.