Indian Army and IOCL Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Technology
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Army collaborates with IOCL for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology trials. |
| Agreement | Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Indian Army and IOCL. |
| Signatories | General Manoj Pande (COAS) and Shrikant Madhav Vaidya (Chairman of IOCL). |
| Technology | Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology. |
| First Bus Received | Indian Army received its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. |
| Environmental Impact | Zero emissions, with water vapor as the only by-product. |
| Bus Capacity | Seating capacity of 37 passengers. |
| Mileage | 250-300 km on a full 30 kg onboard tank of hydrogen fuel. |
| Previous Initiatives | MoU with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited for Green Hydrogen-based Microgrid Power Plants. |
| Pilot Project Location | Chushul, with a 200 Kilowatt Green Hydrogen-based Microgrid. |
| Objective | Provide 24x7 clean electricity to troops in extreme conditions. |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cell Basics | Converts hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process. |
| Applications | Transportation, emergency backup power, and more. |
| Efficiency | Greater efficiencies and lower emissions compared to traditional combustion-based technologies. |