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green technology
Logistics India Launches First Hydrogen Train: World's Longest, Most Powerful Passenger Hydrogen Trainset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train on July 17. The 10-coach train, running between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana, is the longest hydrogen passenger train in the world and one of the most powerful, with a 3,200 HP propulsion system. The train uses hydrogen fuel cell technology, producing only water vapour as emission. Designed and manufactured in India by RDSO, ICF, and Medha, the launch signals India's entry into the small group of countries operating hydrogen trains, with implications for future freight decarbonization.
Logistics Hybrid-Electric Ferries Enter Service: Faster, Cleaner Maritime Transit Arrives
New York's first hybrid-electric public ferry, the Harbor Charger, begins its first full summer service, cutting CO2 emissions by 600 tons annually and fuel costs by $200,000. San Francisco Bay Ferry prepares to launch the first high-speed, fully battery-electric passenger ferry in the US in early 2027. These vessels signal a shift in maritime propulsion technology with implications for fleet operators and port infrastructure.