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Union Ministers Ride Hydrogen Car to Push India's Green Mobility Future

Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Nitin Gadkari took a symbolic ride in a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle to promote green hydrogen and clean mobility. The vehicle, which emits only water vapour, offers a 650 km range and refuels in under five minutes. This demonstration aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. The government has already awarded significant incentives to companies for manufacturing electrolysers and producing green hydrogen to reduce costs and establish India as a global hub.

Key Points: Ministers Joshi & Gadkari Ride Hydrogen Car to Promote Clean Fuel

  • Ministers showcase hydrogen vehicle
  • Mirai has 650 km range, 5-min refuel
  • India targets 5 MMT green hydrogen by 2030
  • Incentives worth ₹4,440 cr for electrolyser manufacturing
  • 18 firms awarded for green hydrogen production
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Union Ministers take ride in hydrogen fuel cell vehicle to promote clean mobility

Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Nitin Gadkari take a ride in a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, showcasing India's push for green hydrogen mobility.

"highlighting the government's commitment to promoting green hydrogen and clean mobility - Ministry Statement"

New Delhi, Jan 6

To promote green hydrogen and clean mobility in the country, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday took a joint ride in the Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle here.

Joshi drove the Mirai from Bharat Mandapam to the residence of Gadkari in the national capital, highlighting the government's commitment to promoting green hydrogen and clean mobility in the country, said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in a statement.

The Toyota 'Mirai', a second-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV), produces electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, emitting only water vapour as a by-product.

With a driving range of approximately 650 km and a refuelling time of under five minutes, it is among the world's most advanced and efficient zero-emission mobility solutions, according to the statement.

Meanwhile, India's green hydrogen production capacity is likely to reach 5 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030. The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to make India a global hub for the production, usage, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives.

The minister also listed the incentives and manufacturing initiatives under the NGHM to reduce the cost of green hydrogen.

Under the incentive scheme for electrolyser manufacturing, 15 companies have been awarded a total manufacturing capacity of 3,000 MW per annum, with incentives worth Rs 4,440 crore. Under the incentive scheme for green hydrogen production, 18 companies have been awarded a cumulative production capacity of 8,62,000 tonnes per annum.

Two companies have been awarded 20,000 tonnes per annum worth of incentives for refineries, the minister added. Additional measures to reduce costs include exemptions from interstate transmission system charges for 25 years for plants commissioned on or before December 31, 2030, an official statement said recently.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see ministers leading by example. But the real question is cost and accessibility. The Toyota Mirai is very expensive. When will we see Indian-made, affordable hydrogen cars? The production incentives are a good start, but the focus must be on making this tech for the masses.
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Rohit P
Hydrogen stations kahan hain? We need massive investment in infrastructure first. Delhi se Mumbai ka drive karne ke liye petrol pumps ki jagah hydrogen stations chahiye. The 5 MT production target by 2030 is ambitious, hope we achieve it. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Bangalore, I'm impressed by India's push into green tech. The scale of the incentives (₹4,440 crore!) shows serious commitment. If India becomes a global hub for green hydrogen, it could transform its energy security. Exciting times.
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Karthik V
Water vapour as the only emission? That's brilliant for fighting Delhi's pollution. But we must ensure the 'green' hydrogen is truly green, from renewable sources, not just any hydrogen. The mission's details on this are crucial. Good step forward!
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Michael C
The technical specs are impressive. A 3000 MW annual capacity for electrolyser manufacturing is a solid industrial base. This could create many skilled jobs. Hope the benefits trickle down and we see these cars on Indian roads in the next 5-7 years.

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