In a groundbreaking collaboration, BharatBenz and Reliance Industries have unveiled India’s first intercity luxury concept coach, powered by cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology. The momentous event took place at the 4th Energy Transitions Working Group meeting under India’s G20 Presidency in Goa.
Reliance Industries, in their LinkedIn post, revealed that they have developed the fuel cell system using state-of-the-art components sourced from international partners, with a strong emphasis on localization. The luxury coach, based on a customized BharatBenz chassis, boasts an impressive travel range of approximately 400 km on a single hydrogen fill, enabling smooth and eco-friendly long-distance travel between cities.
The advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology delivers a gross system power of 127 kW and a total power of 105 kW, making it a formidable player in the realm of green mobility solutions. But this is just the beginning of their journey towards a sustainable future.
Over the next 12 months, the hydrogen-powered luxury coach will undergo rigorous validation and safety trials, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability. BharatBenz, a division of Daimler Truck AG and a renowned heavy vehicle manufacturer in India, along with Reliance Industries, is determined to push the boundaries of hydrogen propulsion technologies for the future.
Reliance Industries, not content with just this achievement, had previously introduced India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine technology solution for heavy-duty trucks at the prestigious India Energy Week in Bangalore, cementing their position as leaders in the hydrogen revolution.
With their visionary approach, BharatBenz and Reliance Industries are exploring the immense potential of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion to revolutionize the way people travel in the future. This endeavor is a significant stride towards a cleaner and greener tomorrow, offering a glimpse of the transformative power of hydrogen fuel in shaping the landscape of transportation in India and beyond.
