Indore: Femto Green Hydrogen Ltd., an India-based research and development firm working on decarbonisation solutions for the petroleum and energy sectors, has begun discussions for a research partnership with the Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Ecosystems (CREATE) at Purdue University in Indiana, United States, Business Standard reported.
The discussions follow a three-year evaluation of Femto’s proprietary technology by Manoj Patankar, Director of CREATE. His findings were presented in a research article titled “Terahertz Treatment of Automotive Diesel Achieves Consistent Improvements in Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.”
According to the study, Femto’s technology improved diesel fuel economy by 18–31 per cent while reducing emissions of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Field trials were conducted using school buses operated by the Carmel-Clay School District in Carmel, Indiana, United States.
Further studies were carried out to examine fuel chemistry, engine performance and combustion efficiency to assess the technology’s potential benefits for diesel-powered transport systems.
On March 9, 2026, Patankar visited Indore, India for a two-day meeting at Femto Green Hydrogen’s headquarters. During the visit, the company’s management and technical teams reviewed progress so far and discussed the next phase of development, including plans for further validation and possible commercial deployment.
Under the proposed collaboration, CREATE could support structured testing programmes, strengthen technical validation and generate performance data needed for large-scale deployment. The initiative may also involve undergraduate and graduate students participating in research activities under CREATE’s academic framework.
To formalise the proposed partnership, Patankar suggested signing a Letter of Intent, which would serve as the basis for future agreements between Femto Green Hydrogen and CREATE.
Femto Green Hydrogen said its proprietary technology aims to help industries reduce emissions, improve fuel efficiency and create potential revenue opportunities through carbon credit generation.
