Electric Vehicles are one of the most energy efficient and clean for environment. Vehicles emitting less carbon dioxide has become one of most important need for humans. India also aims to reduce greenhouse gasses and carbon dioxide emissions by 45% by 2030. Another benefit of EVs is that we will be less dependent on fossil fuels as EVs are battery-powered and do not require petrol or diesel to initiate working of the vehicle.
But now, an another alternative called hydrogen fuel cell EVs are being introduced to India. Accordingly, the EV cars rapidly saw growing sales globally, however, the hydrogen cars are still somewhat overlooked. But, the hydrogen-powered cars are available for sale in the UK, very few people are presently buying it.
Accordingly, the usage of hydrogen fuel cell cars has been allowed to be uplifted in India by the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Recently, he has launched the Hydrogen fuel cell powered Toyota Mirai to run a test pilot. Also, the Indian Oil is supporting the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as hydrogen fuel’s raw materials can be produced locally. Indian Oil will soon be undertaking a Rs 300-crore demonstration project for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Although a hydrogen fuel cell is said to be a clean fuel, but it does need hydrogen to function. Hydrogen might be the most plenty available material on earth, but extracting it is difficult.
However, Hydrogen Fuel Cell will provide various benefits to the users and can be a good alternative source of fuel energy. Hydrogen fuel vehicles are considered as one of the most energy efficient vehicles. It emits zero carbon and can be quickly refueled. It also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and can be used for a long range of drive. In India, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell cars are been launched. Here is the list of some of them:
1. Toyota Mirai
Toyota Mirai is the India’s first FCEV made which will have a test run in India to see its compatibility with the Indian climate and the infrastructure. Accordingly, the Toyota Mirai have the ability of gaining more than 600 km from a full tank of hydrogen.
2. Hyundai Nexo
In 2018, Hyundai declared a hydrogen fuel cell platform along with the Hyundai Nexo FCEV. Nexp was been available in the international markets but now, it has received approval for the same in India. Consequently, the Hyundai FCEV Nexo is expected to be launched in India by March 2023.
3. Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell
This is a SUV, which is one of the first Mercedes-Benz hydrogen-powered SUV only available in Germany. However, this vehicleis only for the companies and not for private individuals. The charging of the vehicle only takes around three minutes to get charged.
4. Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Honda Clarity consists of three vehicles, firstly an electric one, secondly a plug-in hybrid and the third one is with a hydrogen-only engine. Initially, this car was only available in California and now, the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is expected to arrive in Europe too, in spring. Consequently, it will cost around 60,000 euros for the buyers. This car has a fast-filling system for hydrogen gas which will only take around three and five minutes for a full tank.
5. Riversimple Rasa
Riversimple Rasa is a two-seater hydrogen car which ranges up to 300 km. It is innovatively designed, having advanced features in it. This vehicle is developed by the Welsh company and it’s production is limited to just a few vehicles.
