Question: Which of the following country has recently launched its first hydrogen-powered train?
a) Japan
b) Italy
c) France
d) None of these
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:-
- Japan has launched its first hydrogen-powered train.
- Japan has come forward to take this step to fulfill the objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
- East Japan Railway (JR East) plans to undertake test runs for the new train from late March 2022.
- Named as Hybari, is the two-car train that costs over USD 35 million or 4 billion yen.
- It might go up to 140 kilometers or 87 miles at a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour on single hydrogen refueling.
- The train was developed by East Japan Railway associated with Hitachi and Toyota Motor Corporation.
- The nation has plans to interchange its diesel fleet with this hydrogen variant of trains and can also look to export them.
- In 2030, commercial services are expected to start. To attain net-zero energy, Japan has made hydrogen a significant clean-energy source.
By – Rajesh Tripathi
Links:-
https://www.livemint.com/news/world/first-hydrogen-train-in-japan-hits-the-rails-for-test-run-11645424471760.html
https://www.railway-technology.com/news/japan-railway-hydrogen-train/