State-run Indian Oil Corporation plans to set up the country’s 2nd hydrogen fuel-dispensing station in the vicinity of the Commonwealth Games Village before 2010 for catering to more than 100 government vehicles to be used for demonstrating the usefulness of the fuel. The station will dispense a mix of hydrogen and CNG in the ratio of 20:80. In the initial phase, Indian Oil is targeting CNG vehicle which can be run on hydrogen fuel mix with a little modification. However a completely new engine (Fuel Cell) is required for using 100% pure hydrogen as fuel.
Cycle Rickshaws have always been eco-friendly. They were a popular means of transport until the mid-90′s when it was replaced by the Auto-Rickshaws (Hi-speed Rickshaws!). In an attempt to bring back the glory days of the Cycle rickshaw, The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed the ‘SOLECKSHAWA‘. It is a state-of-the-art, solar powered version of the humble cycle-rickshaw, which can be pedalled normally or run on a [ Read More ]
