The Toyota Mirai is a hydrogen fuel-cell based EV (FCEV). The mid-size sedan has set the official Guinness World Record for longest distance by an unfueled hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle at a distance of 1359 km (845 mi).
see photosUnion Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at the launch of Toyota Mirai FCEV
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched a pilot study on green hydrogen based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), Toyota Mirai and said it is the first of its kind project in India which aims to create an ecosystem for such . vehicles in the country. Speaking at the event, Gadkari said that FCEV, powered by hydrogen, is one of the best zero-emission solutions. The Minister of Road Transport and Highways said that it is completely environment friendly with no tailpipe emissions other than water. He said that green hydrogen can be generated from renewable energy and abundant available biomass.
The Toyota Mirai battery promises to be a greener alternative to EVs as hydrogen production results in significantly lower emissions than battery production
Gadkari said that adoption and adoption of technology to harness the potential of green hydrogen will play a vital role in achieving a clean and affordable energy future for India.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, in association with International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT), is conducting a pilot project to study and evaluate the world’s most advanced FCEV Toyota Mirai, which runs on hydrogen in Indian roads and climatic conditions.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Energy Minister RK Singh and Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey were also present on the occasion. PTI BKS HRS Hours
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