Indian Navy Collaborates with IOCL for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus Initiative
Key Ideas
- Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited partner to introduce a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus for trials, aligning with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- The initiative aims to reduce carbon footprint, enhance air quality, and achieve national environmental goals through the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel.
- The MOU signed between IOCL and Indian Navy signifies a commitment to sustainable transportation in the Armed Forces, promoting innovation in addressing climate change and energy security.
- The collaborative effort symbolizes a significant step towards embracing innovative solutions for sustainable development and environmental stewardship in India.
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and GOI's green initiative, the Indian Navy and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have joined hands to introduce a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus as a part of a collaborative effort towards sustainable development. The bus, handed over by IOCL to the Indian Navy for trials and performance testing, aims to pave the way for the adoption of sustainable transportation in the Armed Forces. By harnessing the potential of hydrogen as a clean fuel, the initiative supports the reduction of carbon footprint, improvement of air quality, and achievement of national environmental goals. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed between IOCL and Indian Navy, with IOCL providing the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus for running and trial purposes. The operation of the bus by the Indian Navy will allow for a comprehensive study on its performance, durability, and operational reliability for public transit applications. The event, attended by senior officials from both organizations, reflects a collective determination to embrace innovative solutions that address the challenges of climate change and energy security in India.
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