This country has shocked the world with the unveiling of the cars of the future. Yes, not China, Japan, or America are responsible for this huge step forward in the automotive sector. With the focus being on reducing emissions in a part of the world with the third highest pollution globally, it is a surprising turn of events to see such a drastic change in fuel source. The country responsible for the development is India. Not a country known for innovation on any scale. The implementation of this new fuel source establishes India as a leader in reducing the carbon footprint on the planet.
Will the move revolutionise the automotive industry in one of the world’s largest economies?
India has the biggest population in the world. The country seems to produce human beings on a insane scale. This does however mean, to the detriment of the world, it is also one of the world’s worst polluters. With the air in major Indian cities being close to unbreathable. It leads the world in poor air quality too. With that amount of people, the amount of cars and in turn emissions being released into the environment is staggering.
It appears the government of India is aware of the impact the country has on the global climate situation. With cities and companies committing to a zero emissions policy within the decade, the question is, can India and other high emission countries contribute in reducing the harm to the earth. The reliance and popularity of electric power is not a feasible one for India. Thus, changes are needed to address the problem.
With the implementation of hydrogen fuel cells in a major Indian state, the country is at least attempting to rectify their effect on the crisis. The state plans to introduce hydrogen powered busses for long distance public transport. This could result in a massive reduction in India’s overall emissions as the sector accounts for more than 8 percent of the country’s emissions.
Can the new hydrogen fuel cells change the country’s future for the better?
The long term goals are clear with this policy. By using hydrogen powered vehicles for big hauls across long distances, the trickle down effect will no doubt reach the average car in India, eventually. It is no doubt a step in the right direction towards zero emissions and a more harmonious planet. Will the automotive markets in America, China, and Japan follow suit?
The controversy surrounding the entire EV market is clear, and the inability of electric engines to handle heavy loads not to mention the re-charging issues in a country with the infrastructure of India. The country’s roads are notorious for being some of the deadliest in the world. So the Indian government has long been under pressure to reduce the emissions being produced.
The hydrogen engines are almost perfect for the Indian market, with high load tolerance and and quick refueling, its the best option long term for India, and possibly the world. If the engines prove to be successful in reducing the emissions on a large scale, the automotive world will be forced to follow suit and no doubt we will see huge investments in the technology.
Future generations are counting on us for a zero emissions environment. Can we deliver?
America is not fond of the concept of a hydrogen fuel cell powering their cars and trucks. Recent developments and financial commitments are evidence to that. But the US is not as big of a problem as, lets say India, in the pollution problem. The world is facing a climate crisis and the Indian government has taken some positive steps that are viable in the country’s economy and roads. Could India be the new leader in zero emission technology and implementation? We all have an invested interest in this particular story being a positive one.
