How hydrogen powered vehicles will help India reach its emissions targets – WEF
- Hydrogen is a critical element in India’s efforts to reduce transport-related emissions.
- Industrial clusters such as the Kerala Green Hydrogen Valley can play a key role in accelerating the development of key hydrogen infrastructure.
- Kerala’s ongoing innovation in hydrogen mobility can guide other states in overcoming challenges in scaling green transport initiatives and contribute to the country’s 2070 net-zero emissions goal.
As India moves toward its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, one of the most promising solutions to decarbonize its transport sector is hydrogen-powered vehicles.
The transport sector, responsible for approximately 8.4% of India’s carbon footprint, has long struggled to electrify, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses. These vehicles require long driving ranges and the ability to carry substantial loads – requirements that battery electric vehicles struggle to meet. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer a clean, efficient alternative. When produced using renewable energy, hydrogen provides a zero-emission fuel source, ideal for long-haul and heavy-duty transport.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles offer several advantages over traditional electric vehicles. With extended driving ranges and quick refueling times (often just minutes) hydrogen vehicles can support commercial fleets with minimal downtime. Moreover, hydrogen’s high energy density enables these vehicles to carry larger payloads, overcoming the weight limitations that hinder battery-electric vehicles. For India hydrogen will be key to reducing transport-related emissions.
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How hydrogen powered vehicles will help India reach its emissions targets – WEF, source
