MUMBAI: For the Indian auto industry, green sustainable mobility a.k.a. carbon neutrality is the new buzzword as companies go beyond electric vehicles. Passenger vehicle launches in the alternative fuel space — hybrids, CNG, electric have seen a sharp increase with traditional fuel vehicles experiencing a relative slowdown.
The industry saw 24 CNG PV launches this fiscal as compared to 14 in FY 20. In the case of electric, there were 31 PV launches as compared to 7 models in FY20. Strong hybrids have also seen increased traction, with sales outpacing electric for the first time in last 2 months. Petrol model launches at 111 were lower by 21% and diesel at 54 down by 61%, according to Jato Dynamics.
