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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi reached Parliament in a hydrogen fuel powered Toyota Mirai car, which was launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and gives zero emissions. This car is better than petrol cars in many respects and in terms of refueling it is even better than EV because it takes only 5-7 minutes to refill and it comes with zero noise and zero emissions.
New Delhi. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament on Thursday driving a hydrogen-powered car and attracted everyone's attention. The question in everyone's mind was which car was this? If you also have this question in your mind, then let us tell you that this car was a hydrogen fuel powered Toyota Mirai. Talking to the media, he said that an MoU has been signed between Toyota Kirloskar and National Institute of Solar Energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Mirai means 'future'
He said, “This car is a hydrogen car. National Green Hydrogen Mission was started in India under the leadership of PM Modi. Today MoU has been signed between Toyota Kirloskar and our National Institute of Solar Energy.” Apart from this, talking about this hydrogen-powered vehicle, which releases only water steam, he told that its name is 'Mirai', which means 'future'.
hydrogen fuel cell tech
This car works on hydrogen fuel cell tech which makes it a better option than traditional ICE engine cars. With this technology, this car achieves zero emissions i.e. it is completely eco-friendly.
How does fuel cell technology work?
- Hydrogen Intake: Hydrogen gas is taken from pressurized tanks.
- Fuel cell reaction: Inside the fuel cell stack, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air.
- Power Production: This process produces electricity, which is used to run an electric motor and charge a small battery.
- Zero Emission: Its only by-product is pure water vapor.
Features and Performance
- Powertrain: Rear electric motor (about 182 horsepower).
- Range: Excellent range according to the EPA, often over 400 miles (e.g. 402 miles for the XLE).
- Refueling: It takes about 5 minutes to completely fill the tank.
- Driving Experience: Smooth, quiet and like a premium sedan or battery EV, with good acceleration.
- Technology: Comes with advanced driver-assistance systems (like Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Lane Tracing Assist).
Why is petrol better than cars?
This car is better than petrol cars in many respects. In terms of refueling, it is even better than EV because it takes only 5-7 minutes to refill it. This means that like petrol cars, it can be refueled quickly. These days, pollution has become a big problem across the country. In such a situation, this car with zero emissions is a great option.
