Fuel cell uses Proton Exchange Membrane technology to produce electricity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off Oil India Limited’s (OIL) indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell-based e-bus at the India Energy Week (IEW) in Bengaluru on 6 Feb 2023.
OIL, under the National Hydrogen Mission and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of the Government, has developed indigenously the hydrogen fuel cell-based bus under its Startup program (SNEH).
The bus is a hybrid of an Electric Drive and a Fuel Cell, which produces hydrogen electricity which drives the electric motor. It also charges the auxiliary battery that provides for back-up power during acceleration and braking.
The 60 KW capacity fuel cell uses Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology to produce electricity. The bus has tank capacity of 21.9 kg at 350 bar pressure.
The bus is designed to accommodate 32 persons including the driver and is provided with wheel chair facility.
Oil India Limited is India’s oldest Exploration & Production company committed to India’s Energy Security. fiinews.com
