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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country became the first country in Asia and second in the world to launch Hydrogen powered Train?
A
Costa Rica
B
Czechia
C
China
D
Congo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is China. China has become the first country in Asia and second in the world to launch Hydrogen powered urban trains. Germany was the first country to introduce hydrogen-powered trains in September 2022. Chinese train has a top speed of 160 KM per hour and can run without refuelling for 600 Km.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1807 François Isaac de Rivaz designed the first hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine.

Detailed explanation-3: -China has launched Asia’s first hydrogen powered trains for the Urban Railways and gets a range of 600 km on a single tank, with a top speed of 160 kmph. Check image gallery here. China’s CRRC Corporation Ltd. recently unveiled its first hydrogen urban train, which happens to be Asia’s first hydrogen train.

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