No gas needed, no hassle to charge! Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in which car? Know Full Details Last Updated: December 12, 2025, 19:23 IST Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in a hydrogen-fuelled Toyota Mirai car, which was launched under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and gives zero emissions. This car is better than petrol cars in many ways and in terms of fuel it is even better than EV because it takes only 5-7 minutes to refill and it comes with no noise and no emissions. New Delhi. On Thursday, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi reached Parliament in a hydrogen-powered car and caught everyone’s attention. The question on everyone’s mind was which car was this? If you also have this question in your mind, then let us tell you that this car was a hydrogen fuel powered Toyota Mirai. Speaking to the media, he said that an MoU has been signed between Toyota Kirloskar and the National Institute of Solar Energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Green Hydrogen Mission. Mirai means ‘future’ He said, “This car is a hydrogen car. National Green Hydrogen Mission was started in India under the leadership of PM Modi. Today MoU was signed between Toyota Kirloskar and our National Institute of Solar Energy.” Apart from this, when talking about this hydrogen-powered vehicle, which emits only water vapor, he shared that its name is ‘Mirai’, which means ‘future’. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology This car runs on hydrogen fuel cell technology which makes it a better option than conventional ICE engine cars. With this technology, this car achieves no emissions, i.e. it is completely eco-friendly. How does fuel cell technology work? Hydrogen intake: Hydrogen gas is taken from pressure tanks. Fuel cell reaction: Inside the fuel cell stack, hydrogen combines with oxygen in the air. Power production: This process produces electricity, which is used to run an electric motor and charge a small battery. Zero Emission: Its only by-product is pure water vapor. Features and performance drive: Rear electric motor (approx. 182 horsepower). Range: Excellent range according to the EPA, often exceeding 400 miles (eg 402 miles for the XLE). Refilling: Takes about 5 minutes to completely fill the tank. Driving experience: Smooth, quiet and like a premium sedan or battery EV, with good acceleration. Technology: Comes with advanced driver assistance systems (such as Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Lane Tracing Assist). Why is petrol better than cars? This car is better than petrol cars in many ways. As for refueling, it is even better than EV as it only takes 5-7 minutes to refill it. This means that, like petrol cars, it can be refilled quickly. Nowadays, pollution has become a major problem across the country. In such a situation, this zero emission car is a good option. Location: New Delhi, Delhi First Published: 11 Dec 2025, 18:57 IST homeauto No petrol needed, no hassle to charge! In which car did Prahlad Joshi reach parliament?