Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and KPIT Technologies have joined hands in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Global Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Summit in Kochi to advance hydrogen-based mobility initiatives in Kerala. The partnership involves setting up Hydrogen Refuelling Stations in Kochi and Trivandrum to support pilot mobility projects between the two cities, promoting safe and sustainable hydrogen-powered public transport. The MoU was signed in the presence of government officials from Kerala and the Central Government, highlighting the commitment towards the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The collaboration aims to integrate indigenous technologies for a strong hydrogen ecosystem, with BPCL deploying a locally developed alkaline electrolyser for hydrogen production and KPIT Technologies providing a fuel cell-powered bus designed in India. The initiative includes testing fuel cell buses in Kerala's diverse climatic conditions to gather essential data for enhancing fuel cell technology reliability and enabling broader deployment of hydrogen-powered transportation. BPCL's Hydrogen Refuelling Stations will produce high-purity green hydrogen for buses, supporting a sustainable energy source and contributing to the development of a robust hydrogen mobility framework in India. G. Krishnakumar, Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL, emphasized the importance of hydrogen-powered mobility for sustainable transportation and highlighted the partnership's role in building a hydrogen ecosystem in India with locally developed solutions for public transport. The project aims to assess the reliability and feasibility of indigenous fuel cell stacks, evaluate fleet operations, and drive the adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles across the country, aligning with India's vision for a cleaner and more sustainable future.