News-Desk CodewithIndia: Indian Army By , 27-May-2024
IndianOil has taken a big step towards eco-friendly transportation by giving the Indian Army a new green hydrogen fuel cell bus. This was celebrated with the signing of an important agreement between IndianOil and the Indian Army to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology for heavy-duty electric vehicles.
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#IndianArmy partnered with IOCL to trial Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus technology, underscoring its commitment to sustainable transport. An MoU signed in the presence of #COAS Gen Manoj Pande and IOCL Chairman Shri Shrikant Madhav Vaidya.
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) May 27, 2024
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Key Event Highlights:
- Ceremony Location: National War Memorial, India Gate, New Delhi
- Key Attendees:
- General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff
- Mr. S M Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil
- Senior officials from IndianOil and the Indian Army
Statements from Leaders:
- General Manoj Pande expressed pride in the longstanding partnership with IndianOil, emphasizing the Army’s commitment to innovative and sustainable technologies.
- Mr. S M Vaidya highlighted the importance of this collaboration for a greener future and noted the ongoing operation of 15 hydrogen buses in the Delhi-NCR region, each having traveled 20,000 kilometers.
Goals of the Initiative:
- Promote Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology:
- Test the performance of fuel cell electric buses in Delhi-NCR’s climate.
- Analyze the impact of local fuel and air quality on these buses.
- Evaluate the effectiveness, longevity, and reliability of fuel cell buses for public use.
This project sets a significant example for future partnerships to advance green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in India, pushing towards a sustainable transportation future.
Contact:
Shyam Bohra, Executive Director (Corporate Communications & Coordination), Corporate Office, IndianOil