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Ladakh's Hydrogen Bus Initiative: Pioneering Green Mobility on World's Highest Roads
- Five hydrogen fuel cell buses were handed over by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited to State Industrial Development Corporation in Leh, marking India's first commercial use of hydrogen-powered buses.
- The initiative is a significant milestone for green mobility, as these buses will operate on the world's highest motorable roads.
- Chief Secretary Pawan Kotwal highlighted NTPC's pioneering efforts and the project's importance for carbon neutrality in Ladakh, noting its potential for a new era of hydrogen fuel cell mobility in India.
- The hydrogen mobility project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 350 metric tons per year, contributing significantly to the region's environmental goals.
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Ladakh's Hydrogen Bus Initiative: Pioneering Green Mobility on World's Highest Roads
Five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses have been introduced in Leh, Ladakh, marking the first commercial deployment of such vehicles in India. This initiative, executed by NTPC, positions India as a leader in renewable energy innovation and promotes sustainable transportation in high-altitude terrains.
A new era for green mobility: India’s first hydrogen buses hit Leh roads - The Tribune
In a landmark move towards clean and sustainable transportation, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) handed over five hydrogen fuel cell-based buses to State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO), Ladakh.
NTPC delivers 5 hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO for commercial operations in Leh
New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) State-owned power giant NTPC on Thursday said it has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to SIDCO (Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation), a Ladakh administration undertaking, for commercial operations in the Union Territory. The vehicles were delivered on Wednesday. This initiative marks India’s first commercial deployment of hydrogen fuel buses […]
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India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses Launched by NTPC at World’s Highest Altitude in Leh – SGTTimes.com – SGT Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News
Leh, June 18, 2025: In a historic milestone for India’s green mobility initiative, NTPC Limited has delivered five hydrogen fuel cell buses to the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Leh. This marks the country’s first-ever commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered buses. Operated at an altitude of 11,562 feet, this initiative sets a global record for hydrogen fuel cell operations at the world’s highest point. The rollout is…
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