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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, have developed a patented hydrogen-powered electric bicycle designed for sustainable and affordable transportation. Led by Professor Kalpana Chaudhary, the project transforms a standard bicycle into a multi-mode vehicle that operates on traditional pedaling, battery-based electric drive, and hydrogen fuel cell systems.

The e-bike features a 500-watt hydrogen fuel cell and a 24-volt battery pack, with a conversion cost of approximately ₹5,000, excluding the fuel cell. The project, which took three months to develop, has been patented under India’s SERB-funded fuel cell electric vehicle research program and showcases the potential of hydrogen fuel in clean mobility solutions.