Where is first LNG fuelled bus launched in India?

Q.  First LNG fuelled bus in the country has been launched in
- Published on 09 Nov 16

a. Kerala
b. Himachal Pradesh
c. Maharashtra
d. Andhra Pradesh

ANSWER: Kerala
 
  • For the 1st time in the Country, an LNG fuelled bus has been launched in Kerala, at Thiruvananthapuram.
  • It has been a joint effort of Petronet LNG Limited (PLL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Tata Motors Ltd to introduce LNG as a fuel in commercial vehicles.
  • The LNG fuelled bus is being launched as part of a plan of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to use LNG directly for mass transportation and to reduce carbon emissions in the Country simultaneously generating savings.
  • LNG is greener as well as more economical as compared to Diesel.
  • LNG is more suitable for heavy duty segment like Trucks and Buses.
  • LNG is an environmentally friendly fuel with less number of Nox, Sox and particulate matters, as compared to any other automotive fuel. CO2 emission is also lesser than Diesel.
  • Introduction of LNG in transport segment will also help India to meet its COP21 commitment.

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