India’s first commercial LNG bus launched in Kochi
KOCHI: In a positive step towards curbing air pollution, India’s first commercial Liquified Compressed natural gas (LNG) bus was launched in Kochi.
Created by Petronet, the bus fitted with a 180 kg cryogenic tank, the bus can travel up to 900 km in a single filling.
“The efficiency of LNG is 1.5 times better than diesel. While CNG costs Rs 57 per kg, LNG can be bought at Rs 40-45 per kg. This is 25-30 per cent cost-efficient when compared to diesel,” said Sajeev Nambiar, senior manager, Petronet LNG Limited, Kochi.
Meanwhile, Kerala government also plans to popularise these alternative sources of fuel like LNG and CNG, said transport Minister AK Saseendran here today.
