Odisha Embraces Green Technology: Hydrogen-powered Bus Service to Transform Urban Transport
Key Ideas
- Odisha government plans to introduce hydrogen-powered buses in Bhubaneswar, promoting eco-friendly urban transport.
- A tripartite MoU was signed among NTPC, GRIDCO, and CRUT to implement Green Energy Technologies in Odisha, with a focus on hydrogen production and renewable energy supply.
- The initiative under the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to reduce carbon emissions, enhance operational efficiency, and improve bus services in the state.
- The project, supported by ARAI with an investment of Rs.19.5 crores, aligns with Odisha's Renewable Energy Policy and NTPC's diversification strategy into renewable energy and green hydrogen.
The Odisha government is set to introduce hydrogen-powered buses in Bhubaneswar as a part of its commitment to green technology and sustainable urban transport. The initiative follows the successful implementation of emission-free electric vehicles in the state's urban transport system. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed among NTPC Limited, GRIDCO Limited, and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) to implement Green Energy Technologies, focusing on hydrogen production and renewable energy supply. The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy's National Green Hydrogen Mission drives the use of Green Hydrogen in the Transport Sector. The pilot project aims to replace fossil-fueled public transport with zero-emission, eco-friendly hydrogen-powered buses, supported by an investment of Rs.19.5 crores by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). The initiative aligns with Odisha's Renewable Energy Policy 2022 and NTPC's strategic shift towards renewable energy, green hydrogen, and energy storage technologies, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the quality of bus services in the state.
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Public Transit
Renewable Energy
Green Energy
Sustainable Development
Government Initiative
Urban Transport
Public Infrastructure
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