Germany has rolled out world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train. These locomotives named iLint trains and emit zero emissions, making them eco-friendly.
a. Japan
b. China
c. South-Korea
d. Germany
- This train technology offers greener and quieter alternative to diesel on non-electrified railway lines.
- These hydrogen trains are manufactured by French TGV-maker Alstom and are commercially running on 100km route between towns and cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude in northern Germany.
About Hydrogen trains:
- Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity by combining hydrogen with oxygen.
- This conversion process only emits steam and water, thus producing zero emissions.
- Excess energy produced is stored in lithium-ion batteries on board.
- These trains also make very little noise.
- Moreover, hydrogen fuel cells have advantages over batteries.
- Instead of recharging, they can easily be refueled like gas or diesel engine.
- It is also easier to build refueling infrastructure for these trains at railway stations.
- These trains can run for around 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen, similar to the range of diesel trains.
- These trains offer attractive prospect to many cities scrambling to combat air pollution.
- The only disadvantage these hydrogen trains is that they are more expensive than fossil fuel-based trains.
Question:
Q. Which country has rolled out world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train?a. Japan
b. China
c. South-Korea
d. Germany
