Reliance to invest in green hydrogen in Tamil Nadu
Under the direction of Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Ltd. has disclosed intentions to invest a significant amount of money in green hydrogen and renewable energy projects in Tamil Nadu.
During his video conference speech at the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet-2024, Ambani reaffirmed his commitment to working with the state administration to promote sustainable development and address the climate problem.
Initial Toyota hydrogen-fuelled vehicle pilot in Australia completed
The CIMIC Group member CPB Contractors has successfully completed the first-ever Australian pilot program for Toyota’s hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine (ICE) prototype, the HiAce.
During the trial period of one month, CPB Contractors replaced one of its Toyota vans powered by diesel with the new ultra-low CO2 tailpipe emission vehicle. Over the course of four weeks, the Hydrogen HiAce, which was used to transport laborers from various locations on two significant infrastructure projects in Melbourne, was refueled at Toyota’s Center of Excellence in Altona.
Hybot introduces gaseous hydrogen truck
The Hybot H49 is the first gaseous hydrogen truck with a remarkable autonomy of 1000 kilometers. Developed by the Chinese company Hybot, it surpasses conventional fuel cell performance and aims to revolutionize freight transport.
The truck achieves a 20% reduction in consumption, enabling the impressive 1000-kilometer range with just 80 kilograms of fuel for a 49-ton cargo capacity. The truck’s innovative feature includes using water generated as waste for personal hygiene, stored in a tank and propelled by a pressure pump for showering.
The project, born from a partnership two years ago, expects small batch deliveries in 2024, with mass production scheduled for 2025.
