Govt plans to convert inland waterways and army trucks into methanol engines
The government is planning to convert its inland waterways and army trucks into methanol engines with an aim to promote alternative fuel to reduce India’s dependence on imported petrol and diesel.
Top government official told ET that talks are on with Deccan Water Treatment to undertake the conversion of existing diesel engines into methanol as the government enhances focus on green fuel.
“NITI Aayog is facilitating conversion of inland waterways at Haldia, Varanasi and Allahabad under this project,” the official quoted above said.
The project will be implemented through Deccan ScandiNAOS India, a 70:30 joint venture between Deccan Water Treatment and ScandiNAOS with the latter being the technology partner.
