India Minister Takes Hydrogen Car to Work: Tweet of the Day

Amid rapidly rising fuel prices in the country, India’s Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari arrived at Parliament on Wednesday in a hydrogen car.

Sharing images of his arrival, the official Twitter account of the Office Of Nitin Gadkari wrote that the Indian government was dedicated to its ‘National Hydrogen Mission.’ It also claimed that the country will soon become a green hydrogen manufacturer and exporter.

Gadkari’s move came on the heels of the launch of Toyota’s green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai on March 16. Gadkari noted at the launch event that the introduction and adoption of technology to tap into the green hydrogen’s potential will play a key role in securing a clean and affordable energy future for India, news agency PTI reported.

Gadkari’s use of the green hydrogen-powered vehicle comes at a time of fast-rising fuel prices. As of Thursday, petrol and diesel prices have been hiked nine times in the 10 days. With the latest increase, petrol in national capital Delhi will cost ₹101.81 ($1.35) per litre while diesel will cost ₹93.07 ($1.23) per litre.

Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari ji visited Parliament House by Hydrogen based Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) today. Demonstrating the car powered by ‘Green Hydrogen’, Shri Gadkari ji emphasised the need to spread awareness about Hydrogen, FCEV technology… pic.twitter.com/NNHewczvpc

— Office Of Nitin Gadkari (@OfficeOfNG) March 30, 2022

… and its benefits to support hydrogen-based society for India.

Shri Gadkari assured that Green Hydrogen will be manufactured in India, Green Hydrogen refuelling stations will be established generating sustainable employment opportunities in the country. pic.twitter.com/6SQR52MHjc

— Office Of Nitin Gadkari (@OfficeOfNG) March 30, 2022

India will soon become Green Hydrogen exporting country.

In line with PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s vision of clean and cutting-edge mobility in India, our government, through ‘National Hydrogen Mission’ is committed to focus on green and clean energy. pic.twitter.com/FOQ9pHznfh

— Office Of Nitin Gadkari (@OfficeOfNG) March 30, 2022

Vishakha Saxena

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