Ashok Leyland a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer has commenced the delivery of what it claims is India’s first LNG-powered haulage truck – AVTR 1922 to Mahanagar Gas in Hosur.
With this, Ashok Leyland says it becomes the first Indian OEM to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BS VI Stage II emission standards. The AVTR 1922, powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), is built on the AVTR platform and shares a high degree of commonality with Ashok Leyland’s existing diesel truck range. This the company says will help its customers benefit from streamlined service and maintenance processes.
