Cochin- EKA Mobility, electric vehicle (EV) and clean mobility solutions provider, has partnered with KPIT Technologies Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) to deploy a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport (CIAL), Cochin.
As part of Kerala’s sustainable mobility and net-zero goals, the bus will operate as a proof of concept (PoC) project for three years. EKA sourced the hydrogen fuel cell technology from KPIT and integrated it into the 9-metre bus, which accommodates over 30 passengers. BPCL has set up the hydrogen generation, dispensing, and refuelling infrastructure in Kochi to support the initiative.
Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & CEO, Eka Mobility, said, "At EKA Mobility, we are committed to driving sustainable urban transportation through clean energy solutions. The launch of our hydrogen fuel cell bus in Kochi reflects our dedication to innovation and green mobility. With strong partnerships with BPCL and KPIT, we aim to accelerate India’s shift towards hydrogen-powered public transport."
Mr. Kishor Patil, Co-Founder, MD and CEO, KPIT Technologies, said, "At KPIT, building sustainable solutions by reimagining mobility is central to our vision. We have been actively advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology and other green innovations. We are proud to partner with EKA Mobility and BPCL in this collaboration, creating a hydrogen fuel cell ecosystem to drive net-zero ambitions for large infrastructure projects in Kerala."
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