IndianOil has handed over a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel cell bus to the Indian Navy. This event was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IndianOil and the Indian Navy, for the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty e-mobility.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, said, "We will be testing one of the hydrogen buses and looking forward to deploying environment-friendly transportation in larger numbers, and I must thank IndianOil for choosing the Indian Navy as their partner."
S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil, said, "As we continue to support our defence forces with innovative, forward-looking solutions that cater to tomorrow’s needs. IndianOil has been leading the way in advancing Green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies."
IndianOil currently operates 15 fuel cell buses in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, accumulating a total mileage of 300,000 kilometres, where each bus is expected to run at least 20000 kms, the press release noted.
The project will assess the performance of fuel cell electric buses for public transit in the demanding climatic conditions of the Delhi NCR region, analysing the impact of local fuel and air quality on the performance of fuel cell systems and vehicles. Additionally, it will evaluate the effectiveness, longevity, and operational reliability of fuel cell buses intended for public fleet utilisation.