India’s 1st hydrogen bus in Leh

August 21, 2023

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd has started a trial run of a hydrogen bus in Leh.

National Thermal Power Corporation is India’s largest power producer and a central PSU under Ministry of Power.

NTPC is setting up a hydrogen fuelling station, solar plant(1.7 MW) and providing five fuel cell buses for operation on intracity routes of Leh.
This is India’s first ever deployment of hydrogen buses on public roads.
The fuel cell buses are designed for operation in sub-zero temperatures in rarefied atmosphere, which is typical for high altitude locations.