Are hydrogen cars available in India?

The Korean carmaker had plans to bring Nexo, its first hydrogen car, to India in 2021. The global version of the Nexo comes powered by a 120kW motor (163 ps power) with a fuel tank capacity of 163 litres of hydrogen. The car can deliver a driving range of 800-1000km.

Is hydrogen fuel used in India?

Currently, all hydrogen consumed in India comes from fossil fuels. By 2050, three-fourth of all hydrogen is projected to be green — produced by renewable electricity and electrolysis. This H-CNG will be used to run buses. However, hydrogen production currently is expensive when compared with alternatives.

Why hydrogen fuel is a bad idea?

Hydrogen fuel cells have bad theoretical and practical efficiency. Hydrogen storage is inefficient, energetically, volumetrically and with respect to weight. It has a horrible well-to-wheel efficiency as a result. Easy ways to get large quantities of hydrogen are not ‘cleaner’ than gasoline.

Who produces Indian hydrogen?

NEW DELHI : State-owned GAIL (India) Ltd will build India’s largest green hydrogen-making plant as it looks to supplement ‎its natural gas business with carbon-free fuel.

Which companies are producing hydrogen in India?

The key players operating in the market include Praxair India Private Limited, Linde India Limited, INOX Air Products, Bhuruka Gases Limited, Air Liquide India, Aditya Birla Chemicals (India) Ltd., Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Limited, DCW Limited (DCW), TATA Chemicals Limited, and GHCL Ltd.

Can a hydrogen car explode?

According to OSHA, “Hydrogen used in the fuel cells is a very flammable gas and can cause fires and explosions if it is not handled properly. There’s gear designed to battle this kind of fire. But the good news is that anyone driving a vehicle powered by fuel cells most likely won’t have to deal with it.

Are hydrogen vehicles safe?

Fuel Cell Electric cars are as safe as conventional vehicles. Toyota has spent many years testing hydrogen-powered cars in extreme conditions and temperatures to ensure they can be used safely and reliably, just like any other Toyota. Hydrogen itself is clean, safe and all around us.