Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Project Launch at Cochin International Airport, Kerala
Key Ideas
  • EKA Mobility, KPIT Technologies, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited partner to deploy a 9-meter hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kerala.
  • The project aims to test the feasibility of hydrogen-powered public transportation with a three-year operational life to gather valuable data for future deployments.
  • BPCL has established the necessary hydrogen infrastructure at CIAL, showcasing a commitment to sustainable mobility solutions.
  • Leaders from the partnering companies express enthusiasm for accelerating India's transition to hydrogen-powered transportation and achieving net zero ambitions.
EKA Mobility, KPIT Technologies, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited have collaborated to introduce a 9-meter hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) in Kochi, Kerala. This marks the first deployment of a hydrogen fuel cell bus in Kerala and serves as a Proof of Concept (PoC) project with a three-year operational life. BPCL has set up the essential hydrogen infrastructure at CIAL, encompassing generation, dispensing, and refueling facilities. The initiative was unveiled at the Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit in Kochi. The project aims to not only showcase the viability of hydrogen-powered public transportation but also to build a complete hydrogen mobility infrastructure. Over the three-year operational period, valuable data and experience will be gathered to support future deployments. Leaders from EKA Mobility, KPIT Technologies, and BPCL express their commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility, highlighting the potential for hydrogen to accelerate India's transition towards sustainable transportation solutions and achieve net zero objectives.
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