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Hydrogen Cars Could Benefit From The Upcoming FAME III Scheme


However, it remains to be seen if ethanol-powered cars will be included in the new FAME III rules

Hydrogen car FAME III scheme

  • The third iteration of the FAME scheme is currently under development.

  • Government sources suggest that the new scheme may include alternative fuel cars.

  • Hydrogen-fueled vehicles are expected to be included, and there is a possibility of ethanol-powered cars being included as well.

  • The new FAME III scheme could also increase subsidies for electric cars.

  • Currently, the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo are the only hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles linked to India.

The Indian government is working on the development of the FAME (Faster Adoption And Manufacturing Of Hybrids And Electric Vehicles) III scheme. Recent reports suggest that alternative fuel options like hydrogen could be included in the scheme.

Toyota And The Indian Government Are Using The Mirai For A Pilot Study Into Hydrogen EVs

The current FAME II scheme is limited to hybrids and electric vehicles, with a focus on electric vehicles. However, the inclusion of hydrogen cars in the scheme could encourage manufacturers to accelerate their efforts in this technology. Toyota is currently testing the Mirai, a hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicle, in India, which could be one of the earliest hydrogen cars in the market.

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Other Alternative Fuels

Maruti’s First Flex-fuel Car is a Prototype Wagon R Running on E85 Fuel

Another alternative fuel that could enter the mass market before hydrogen is ethanol. Maruti is currently testing a flex-fuel version of the Wagon R, which runs on an 85 percent ethanol blend. The carmaker has already confirmed the launch of a new compact flex-fuel vehicle by 2025.

Hydrogen Cars for India?

Currently, only Toyota and Hyundai are rumored to enter the hydrogen car market in India. Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, drives a Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle. Hyundai has also expressed interest in bringing its Nexo FCEV to India.

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Could Regular EVs Benefit Once Again?

The current scheme, although comprehensive, does not address various electric car models. The initial subsidy for electric cars was capped at 20% of the vehicle cost or Rs 15,000 per kWh, whichever is lower. It is expected that the subsidy amount and the cap will be increased to make electric vehicles more appealing as the first car for a wider range of consumers.

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