IndianOil and Indian Army Collaborate for Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus

Current Context: On May 27, 2024, the Indian Army received a state-of-the-art green hydrogen fuel cell bus from the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) at an event held at the National War Memorial, India Gate, New Delhi.

• This initiative is part of the Indian Army’s commitment to exploring and adopting innovative technologies that enhance operational capabilities while ensuring environmental sustainability.
• This landmark event was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IndianOil and the Indian Army.
The purpose of this initiative is to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology for heavy-duty e-mobility.
• The Indian Army will conduct trials with the green hydrogen fuel cell bus, positioning itself as a pioneer in evaluating this technology in collaboration with Indian Oil, the premier energy company of India.
• Hydrogen fuel cell technology uses hydrogen gas as fuel, which is converted into electricity through an electrochemical process, leaving water vapor as the only by-product, thus ensuring zero emission.
• This aligns with the Indian Army’s commitment to becoming a ‘green army’, which includes the phased induction of electric vehicles in ‘peace stations’ across the country since 2022.

Question:

1. What is the purpose of the Indian Army’s initiative with the green hydrogen fuel cell bus?

• A) To promote diesel technology for heavy-duty e-mobility
• B) To promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology for heavy-duty e-mobility
• C) To promote solar power for heavy-duty e-mobility
• D) To promote wind energy for heavy-duty e-mobility

Answer: B) The purpose of this initiative is to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technology for heavy-duty e-mobility.