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India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel locomotives on short and medium-distance routes, following the near-complete electrification of its rail network.With just 405 route kilometres (rkm) left to be electrified out of a total 70,117 rkm, officials said the focus of the…
Industry body CII has called on the government to issue clear green hydrogen mandates, supported by incentives, to accelerate demand creation and help India transition towards a cleaner industrial economy, PTI reported.The Confederation of Indian Industry said sectors that currently rely heavily on grey hydrogen — such as refining, fertilisers and natural gas — are…
Haryana is set to witness the launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train, with Northern Railway’s pilot project between Jind and Sonipat entering its final stages.A Haryana government statement said a stable and uninterrupted 11 kV power supply has been ensured for the hydrogen plant at Jind, which will fuel the train during commissioning and regular…
NEW DELHI: Calling the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) a transformative step in shaping India’s clean future, new and renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched a pilot project to use hydrogen in the mobility sector.At an event, where National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) and Toyota Kirloskar Motor signed an…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to address a press conference on Wednesday, stoking speculation about the “hydrogen bomb” he promised to drop in support of his charges on vote theft by the Bharatiya Janata Party.A day ahead of the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections, the leader of the opposition in…
For years, astronomers have believed that water-rich planets could only form beyond a system’s “snow line,” the region where icy materials condense during planet formation. Yet a recent Nature study challenges this foundation, showing that hydrogen-rich sub-Neptunes, planets between Earth and Neptune in size, can generate vast quantities of water internally through high-pressure chemical reactions….
India to develop hydrogen highways, says Nitin Gadkari (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced the launch of India’s first hydrogen highways, marking a major step toward clean, long-haul transport and reduced crude oil dependence. Speaking virtually at the World Hydrogen India event hosted by S&P Global Commodity…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a “special press briefing” on Thursday, days after he hinted of dropping a “hydrogen bomb” on the alleged voter theft charges.In a social media post on X, Congress leader Pawan Khera sent out invitation saying, “Tomorrow, 18 September, Special Press Briefing by the Leader of the Opposition…
