EKA Mobility, supported by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and VDL Groep, has joined hands with KPIT Technologies and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell bus in Kochi. The 9-meter bus, designed for over 30 passengers, will operate at Cochin International Airport as part of a three-year Proof of Concept project. The collaboration involved integrating KPIT's hydrogen fuel cell technology into the bus and establishing hydrogen infrastructure in Kochi by BPCL. Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & CEO of EKA Mobility, expressed excitement for the project, emphasizing the commitment to clean energy solutions. Mr. Kishor Patil from KPIT Technologies highlighted the importance of sustainable solutions and being part of an ecosystem for hydrogen-powered buses. This initiative is in line with Kerala's goals to decrease carbon emissions and explore hydrogen in commercial transportation. It will provide valuable insights for policy discussions and future investments in hydrogen mobility solutions.