Delhi Buses Could Soon Run On Hydrogen Fuel Made From Garbage, Says Nitin Gadkari

Delhi's public transport could soon use hydrogen produced entirely from garbage waste. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the city's garbage could be converted into clean hydrogen fuel in the future.

India's capital, Delhi, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Especially during winter, the air quality reaches hazardous levels, making it difficult for citizens to cope with the pollution. The Government of India is pushing for cleaner and greener fuels to reduce pollution across the country. Being one of the most polluted cities, Delhi is receiving top priority from both the state and central governments.

Delhi Buses To Run on Hydrogen Fuel Made from Garbage

In a recent meeting, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said that he envisions converting garbage waste into clean hydrogen fuel that could be used to power Delhi's state-run buses. He also assured that it is possible for them to produce fuel from garbage as several countries have achieved this before.

Using biodigesters, garbage waste can be converted into hydrogen, which can then be used for public transportation. The future of transportation is expected to become increasingly green, and hydrogen could emerge as one of the key alternative fuels apart from electric power.

The minister also said that more than 8 million tonnes of garbage have been utilised by the transport department to construct roads and expressways. He added that with proper waste management, the government could generate additional revenue that can be used for public welfare and environmental initiatives.

E20 Petrol Concerns

Talking about E20 petrol and the concerns surrounding it, Gadkari challenged critics to show a single car that had experienced running issues due to ethanol-blended fuel and dismissed them calling as paid narratives. India is currently supplying 20% ethanol-blended petrol as the standard fuel, with higher blending levels also under consideration.

Despite concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel, the government continues to move towards higher blending targets. According to the minister, these initiatives are aimed at reducing fuel dependence and crude oil imports while delivering environmental benefits that could help India achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2070.