EKA Mobility, a leading electric mobility solutions provider and VDL Groep (Netherlands), has partnered with KPIT Technologies and BPCL to deploy a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus at Cochin International Airport.
This first-of-its-kind initiative in Kerala aimed at offering a leap in the country’s clean mobility ecosystem and paving the way for the mainstream adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
The 30+ passenger hydrogen fuel cell bus will be deployed at CIAL as part of a Proof of Concept (PoC) project with a three-year operational life. The bus was displayed at the Global Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Summit held recently Kochi.
As part of this collaboration, EKA Mobility integrated the KPIT hydrogen fuel cell technology in its 9-metre electric bus and BPCL established the hydrogen generation, dispensing, and refuelling infrastructure in Kochi.
This holistic approach ensures not just a vehicle deployment, but the creation of a complete hydrogen mobility infrastructure, positioning Kerala as a model state for green hydrogen adoption, said a press release.
The project will accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles in India, driving investments in green hydrogen infrastructure and shaping policies for wider deployment. By scaling clean energy solutions, it strengthens Kerala’s position in sustainable mobility and advances India’s net-zero goals.