Ashok Leyland delivers AVTR 1922, India’s first LNG-powered haulage truck
Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, commenced the delivery of India’s first liquefied natural gas-powered haulage truck, AVTR 1922, to Mahanagar Gas in Hosur on Monday. This is a significant step from Ashok Leyland towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future for the Indian transportation industry.
With this, Ashok Leyland becomes the first Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BS VI Stage II emission standards.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Kumar, President – MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, “We are delighted to deliver the first batch of AVTR 1922 LNG-powered haulage trucks to Mahanagar Gas.
