This first-of-its-kind initiative in Kerala aimed
at offering a leap in the country’s clean mobility ecosystem and paving the way
for the mainstream adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. The 30+ passenger hydrogen fuel cell bus will be
deployed at CIAL as part of a Proof of Concept (PoC) project with a three-year
operational life. The bus was displayed at the Global Hydrogen & Renewable
Energy Summit held recently Kochi.
As part of
this collaboration, EKA Mobility integrated the KPIT hydrogen fuel cell
technology in its 9-metre electric bus and BPCL established the hydrogen
generation, dispensing, and refuelling infrastructure in Kochi.
This holistic approach ensures not just a vehicle
deployment, but the creation of a complete hydrogen mobility infrastructure,
positioning Kerala as a model state for green hydrogen adoption, said a press
release.
The project
will accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles in India,
driving investments in green hydrogen infrastructure and shaping policies for
wider deployment.
By scaling
clean energy solutions, it strengthens Kerala’s position in sustainable
mobility and advances India’s net-zero goals.