The Indian government is taking a significant step towards embracing hydrogen fuel cell technology with the launch of a pilot project that will deploy 33 hydrogen commercial vehicles on public roads. This move is part of the country's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and explore alternative energy sources.
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The project, supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will test the viability of hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty vehicles, including buses, over long distances. The initiative is also part of the National Hydrogen Mission, which aims to promote the use of hydrogen as a clean energy source. The performance of the vehicles and the efficiency of the refueling infrastructure being built in parallel will be closely monitored to assess the feasibility of hydrogen fuel cell technology for commercial use.
