New Delhi, Indian Army has collaborated with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to induct green and sustainable transportation solutions into the force.
To take this initiative forward, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Army and IOCL on Monday in the presence of Army Chief General Manoj Pandey and Indian Oil Chairman Shrikant Madha Vaidya.
In one event, the Indian Army received a hydrogen fuel cell bus as part of the collaboration.
The Defense Minister said, “This marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial partnership between the Indian Army and IOCL. The MoU emphasizes the commitment to promote innovation and advanced sustainable transportation solutions for the future.Hydrogen fuel cell technology provides a clean and efficient alternative to converting hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process.
The ministry said the process produces water vapor as the only by-product, thereby ensuring zero emissions.
The hydrogen fuel cell bus has a seating capacity of 37 passengers. It promises an impressive mileage of 250-300 km on a full 30 kg tank of hydrogen fuel.
On March 21 last year, the Indian Army became the first government entity to sign an MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited to set up green hydrogen-based microgrid power plants on the northern borders.The pilot project is being set up at Chushul, where a 200-kilowatt green hydrogen-based microgram will provide 24x7 clean power to troops deployed in difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
It said, “With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the hydrogen fuel cell bus effort between the Indian Army and IOCL represents a significant advancement and paves the way for clean and green transportation solutions."
To take this initiative forward, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Army and IOCL on Monday in the presence of Army Chief General Manoj Pandey and Indian Oil Chairman Shrikant Madha Vaidya.
In one event, the Indian Army received a hydrogen fuel cell bus as part of the collaboration.
The Defense Minister said, “This marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial partnership between the Indian Army and IOCL. The MoU emphasizes the commitment to promote innovation and advanced sustainable transportation solutions for the future.Hydrogen fuel cell technology provides a clean and efficient alternative to converting hydrogen gas into electricity through an electro-chemical process.
The ministry said the process produces water vapor as the only by-product, thereby ensuring zero emissions.
The hydrogen fuel cell bus has a seating capacity of 37 passengers. It promises an impressive mileage of 250-300 km on a full 30 kg tank of hydrogen fuel.
On March 21 last year, the Indian Army became the first government entity to sign an MoU with National Thermal Power Corporation Renewable Energy Limited to set up green hydrogen-based microgrid power plants on the northern borders.The pilot project is being set up at Chushul, where a 200-kilowatt green hydrogen-based microgram will provide 24x7 clean power to troops deployed in difficult terrain and extreme climatic conditions, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
It said, “With a focus on innovation and environmental responsibility, the hydrogen fuel cell bus effort between the Indian Army and IOCL represents a significant advancement and paves the way for clean and green transportation solutions."
