Tata Motors unveils India’s first LNG bus

By: Motown India Bureau

Nov 09 2016

The country's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, Tata Motors, unveiled India's first LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) powered bus in Kerala. The new LNG bus was unveiled in the presence of Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala,. The country is set to see an increase in the utilisation of LNG in the coming years, for power and automotive sectors, with Kerala being the first state to explore trial runs for the technology.

Ravi Pisharody, Executive Director - Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors, said, “We at Tata Motors are proud to showcase the country’s first LNG bus; our gas-fueled people mover. As one of the country’s largest bus manufacturers, the Tata LNG bus is based on the Tata Motors understanding of the various transport authorities for public transport, creating a win-win situation for all stakeholders – for clean, safe, affordable and comfortable commuting. With LNG, we are not only FUTUREADY, but are extending that capability towards the energy security of our nation.”

Tata was one of the first companies to introduce Natural Gas (CNG) powered commercial vehicles in the country and at present has a vast fleet of CNG powered buses running for various state run transport departments. Their LNG powered 'Tata LPO1613' bus is lighter than other models running on conventional fuels and also gets enhanced payload capacities. The introduction of such vehicles will contribute towards decreasing emission levels in India (30pc cleaner than diesel). LNG has a high energy density thus giving vehicles a longer range -- 700kms on one full tank for the new Tata LPO1613.

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