- Tata Motors won a tender from IOCL in June 2021 to provide 15 FCEV buses to evaluate the potential of hydrogen-based PEM fuel-cell technology in India.
- The buses are built at a dedicated lab in Tata Motors’ R&D centre in Pune and can seat 35 passengers.
- The buses feature a 350-bar hydrogen storage system, 70-kilowatt fuel cell stack, electronic braking system & stability control for higher safety, intelligent transport system, new-generation telematics for efficient, user-friendly vehicle maintenance and tracking along with roomy interiors.
- The delivery of these buses marks a significant step forward in India’s quest for fully decarbonised long distance, urban mobility and heralds a new era of inter-city mass public transport.
Question:
Q.1 Which company won a tender from IOCL in June 2021 to provide 15 FCEV buses to evaluate the potential of hydrogen-based PEM fuel-cell technology in India?a. Tata Motors
b. Mahindra & Mahindra
c. Ashok Leyland
d. Eicher Motors
