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Germany rolls out world’s first hydrogen train
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- Germany rolled out the world’s first hydrogen-powered train, signalling the start of a push to challenge the might of polluting diesel trains with costlier but eco-friendly technology.
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- Zero emission- The world’s first hydrogen train is entering into commercial service and is ready for serial production.
- Hydrogen trains are equipped with fuel cells that produce electricity through a combination of hydrogen and oxygen, a process that leaves steam and water as the only emissions.
- Excess energy is stored in ion lithium batteries on board the train.
- The Coradia iLint trains can run for around 1,000 km on a single tank of hydrogen, similar to the range of diesel trains.
Source
The Hindu