Recently, India's first green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) was launched. It has no tailpipe emissions other than

In March 2022, India launched its first green hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV), the Toyota Mirai, as part of a pilot project to create a green hydrogen ecosystem [5]. Unlike conventional internal combustion engines that emit pollutants like CO2 and nitrogen oxides, FCEVs use a fuel cell stack to convert hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical reaction with oxygen [1]. This process is highly efficient and produces no harmful tailpipe emissions; the only byproducts released from the vehicle are water (in the form of vapor) and warm air [5]. Green hydrogen specifically refers to hydrogen produced via electrolysis using renewable energy, ensuring the entire lifecycle remains environmentally friendly [5]. This technology is considered a key zero-emission solution for decarbonizing India's transport sector [6].

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