MoU for fostering innovation and advancing sustainable transport solutions, says Ministry
Displaying a firm resolve towards finding green and sustainable transport solutions, the Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) http://iocl.com for demonstration trials of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Indian Army https://mod.gov.in/ and the IOCL in presence of General Manoj Pande, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Shrikant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman of Indian Oil.
During the event, one Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus https://www.energy.gov/ was received by the Indian Army (see picture). This marks the commencement of mutually beneficial partnership between Indian Army and IOCL.
The MoU emphasised the commitment to fostering innovation and advancing sustainable transport solutions for the future https://www.iea.org/ , Defence Ministry said on 27 May 2024.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology https://www.wagreenhydrogen.com/ offers a clean and efficient alternative by converting Hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process. The process leaves water vapour as the only by product, thus ensuring zero emission.
The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus has a seating capacity of 37 passengers. It promises an impressive mileage of 250-300 km on a full 30 kg onboard tank of Hydrogen fuel http://environment.google .
Notably, on 21st March 2023, the Indian Army became the first government entity to ink an MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited http://ntpc.co.in for installation of Green Hydrogen based Microgrid Power Plants along the Northern Borders.
A pilot project is being setup at Chushul, where a 200 Kilo Watt Green Hydrogen based Microgram will provide 24×7 clean electricity to troops deployed in inhospitable terrain and extreme climatic conditions https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/ .
With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus http://mnre.gov.in endeavour between Indian Army and IOCL represents a significant stride and pave the way for a cleaner and greener transport solutions, said the Ministry. Fiinews.com
