American physicist Brian Greene, professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University; Christian Gasparic, senior lecturer at the Martin Trust Center for Mit Entrepreneurship at the Mit Sloan School of Management; and Brian Greene, global head of the Kearney Advanced Mobility Institute, were treated to a special green hydrogen bus ride by the Ministry of Petroleum. Namit Choksi, an investor in venture capital; Jonathan Fleming; and Umesh Shrivastava, the executive director of Indian Oil.
On Saturday, the delegates left their hotel and traveled to Bharat Mandapam aboard a green hydrogen bus. Delegates wished the technological project well and commended India for advancing green hydrogen technology.
“I mean, renewable energy has been really one of the goals for almost all countries in the world,” Christian Gasperic told ANI.
Various technologies have been investigated. These include trucks, vehicles, buses, and electric hydrogen fuel cells. Many nations have been putting a lot of effort into this. You actually needed to unlock the infrastructure for charging and refilling as well as the availability of green hydrogen. Therefore, it’s fantastic that India is working toward this objective and advancing this technology.
Regarding his experience riding in a green hydrogen bus, he stated: “I’ve had a few hydrogen bus rides around the globe, so it’s fantastic to be able to do it here in India. Being a part of this makes me extremely delighted, and I hope the technological project succeeds well.”
He emphasized that everything that can be done to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is crucial, pointing out that transportation is one of the main contributors. He was pleased to see that India is making significant progress toward green hydrogen.
“Well,” he responded, “it’s something we must surely explore. It does have a significant impact. Since transportation is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, everything that can be done to help reduce it is crucial. I’m glad that India is also making a significant effort to address this issue, and green hydrogen may be a viable way to do so.”
In an interview with ANI, Brian Greene praised India’s deployment of green hydrogen buses, calling it “enormously impressive” that the renewable energy source is being used to go through Delhi’s streets.
He said, “Well, it’s wonderful to see this cutting-edge technology being put into practice; the fact that we’re actually moving around the streets of Delhi using this renewable energy source is enormously impressive.”
He said, “Well, look, we have got to wean ourselves off the traditional fossil fuels,” in reference to the future of green technology in India and the rest of the globe. That’s clear. Which renewable energy source will be the future’s primary source of energy? I’m not sure. We must realize that hydrogen is unquestionably a feasible option, and it is admirable to see that India is making a concerted effort to lead this technology.”
He said that no one can predict the future, including whether it would use wind, solar, batteries, or hydrogen. But he pointed out that pushing these technologies to their limits is the only way to find out.
“How much is it going to use hydrogen technology?” he said when asked about the future of hydrogen technology. The truth is that no one can predict the future. Will there be a wind? Will it be solar powered? Will a battery be used? Who knows? However, pushing these technologies to their limits is the only way to find out, and doing so requires a population of highly skilled, motivated scientists and technicians, which is what is taking place in India. Therefore, it’s quite amazing to see this progress.”
“Green energy needs must be at the forefront of our conversations, the forefront of policymaking,” he added, emphasizing the need for having discussions on these issues. This world has to be saved.
To survive in this world, we obviously require energy sources; thus, those two concepts must work together. How can they be made to work together? Renewable green energy resources are essential. The future is that. We are a species that depends on energy sources to survive; thus, we should use renewables everywhere, not only in transportation. Thus, we should be moving ahead if we can identify a renewable energy source with broad application. This needs to be present everywhere.
According to Jonathan Fleming, it was his first time riding a hydrogen bus. He emphasized the usage of buses in India and said he hoped this vehicle will be multiplied by 100, 1,000, and 10,000.
“Well, to start, this is my first time riding a hydrogen bus,” he stated. I’ve probably been on buses that run on all different types of fuel, so I’m particularly looking forward to riding a hydrogen bus because I think it’s the finest bus technology available for a wide range of future applications. This bus would subsequently be multiplied by 100, 1,000, and 10,000, as you might see and hope. I am aware that buses are widely available, adored, and used by everyone in India on a daily basis.
Therefore, if this technology is successful, it will have a significant influence on the quantity of emissions released into the atmosphere and will help to make the planet a cleaner and safer environment.”
He said it is crucial that the world keeps moving forward in its quest to change industrial society into one that benefits all of its members while doing it in an environmentally friendly manner.
“First and foremost, it is absolutely critical that we continue on this journey to transform our industrial society into one that delivers prosperity to all citizens, but at the same time does this in a clean way so that our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will inherit an Earth that is as beautiful as the one that was given to us,” he said when discussing the future of green energy and renewable energy.
Two astronauts who were able to see this paradise from orbit informed us yesterday at the NXT Forum that it is our responsibility here on Earth to preserve it.
“The bus we are now on is an example of a physical manifestation. It is the way that we, as citizens and people on Earth, can take part in the green energy revolution of the future by, first, taking the bus rather than driving our cars, and second, taking a hydrogen bus instead of driving our cars, because we will now have personally contributed to maintaining the paradise that was bestowed upon us,” he continued.
He praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as “critical and wonderful.” According to him, PM Modi’s leadership is “courageous, important, and wonderful.”
“I would say that the leadership of the Prime Minister is critical and wonderful,” Fleming remarked, praising PM Modi’s leadership for adopting this kind of fuel. As you may or may not be aware, the United States has taken a pretty uneven approach to this. We’re all for it, to start.
Second, none of us support it. The private sector has largely been allowed to do as they please, and there hasn’t been much strong, steady leadership at the top to personally risk their leadership status to accomplish something that is crucial but difficult.
The process will be lengthy. It will not be simple. It will most likely be costly. Therefore, many leaders dislike doing such tasks. Therefore, the Prime Minister’s leadership is brave, significant, and excellent.
Green hydrogen bus adoption is a “fantastic initiative” and a need for future generations, according to Namit Choksi. He said he hoped India would prioritize research in the next few years.
“I think we’re just really honored to have so many stalwarts from various industries coming together to Bharat and building our idea of India,” he added, speaking of NXT and the delegates. They have our sincere gratitude, and I believe this is just what we need.
We bring the world to our people, you know. Regarding the hydrogen bus, let me reiterate that it’s an excellent project. We will need this for many generations. When we can implement cost parity is, in my opinion, one of the most crucial considerations in this situation.
Therefore, I expect that throughout the next few years, we will concentrate on research. Scaling as a venture capitalist who makes investments is challenging unless expenses are reduced. And I’m appreciative of the Indian government for essentially advancing the legislation to finance all of this research and development.”
It’s the next thing, isn’t it? Green energy is the way to go if you want your future generations to breathe cleaner air and feel better about it. How long can coal be burned, etc.? Again, as a developing nation, there are certain things we must ignore, but all things considered, I believe that green energy is the next great thing, and we need to pay attention to climate change. It’s true. We are in Delhi, and even though it is February, it was pouring. Therefore, I believe it should be our main emphasis if that says anything,” he said.
Indian Oil has long been developing hydrogen as a fuel, according to Umesh Srivastava, who spoke to ANI. The fact that the delegates rode a green hydrogen bus made him happy.
“I come from Indian Oil, which has been working on hydrogen as a fuel for a very long time,” Srivastava said. And I am thrilled that our distinguished guests have joined us on this journey today. I have also been able to demonstrate to the world how seamlessly India is switching from conventional to green fuels.
“I believe that if the ecosystem is created as quickly as feasible, it will become a reality with the help and blessings of the Indian government, particularly the Prime Minister and all other involved parties. Even now, it is a reality, but as time goes on, it will become more and more so,” he said.
