Government To Allow Retrofitting Of CNG In BS6 Vehicles

The step has been taken to advertise the usage of cleaner gasoline and CNG is an setting pleasant gasoline and emits much less Carbon monoxide.

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MoRTH has proposed to permit retrofitment of CNG kits in BS6 autos.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed to permit retrofitting of CNG equipment in petrol BS6 autos and the choice to exchange diesel engines with CNG engines in autos that weigh underneath 3.5 tonnes. The notification additionally lays down the kind approval necessities for retro fitment. The step has been taken to advertise the usage of cleaner gasoline and CNG is an setting pleasant gasoline and emits much less carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, particulate matter and smoke, as in comparison with petrol and diesel engines.

MoRTH has issued a draft proposal to permit retro fitment of CNG & LPG equipment, and substitute of diesel engines with CNG/LPG engines, in case of Bharat Stage (BS)-VI autos, lower than 3.5 tonnes. pic.twitter.com/yKEoBpUFmf

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According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in India there are 3,500 CNG filling stations throughout 293 cities as of now as in comparison with 1,300 stations in 143 cities in 2019.

At current, the retro fitment of CNG and LPG equipment is permissible in motor autos that comply to BS4 emission norms. The proposal has been formulated in session with stakeholders, the ministry stated in an announcement. The ministry has additionally invited feedback and options from the involved stakeholders inside a interval of thirty days.

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CNG autos emit much less carbon monoxide in comparison with petrol or diesel powered autos.

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Given the steep hike in gasoline costs final yr, persons are additionally on the lookout for options to petrol and diesel powered autos and CNG have been fairly in demand of late, particularly in metro cities. Even the federal government has been giving a better impetus on CNG gasoline. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in India there are 3,500 CNG filling stations throughout 293 cities as of now as in comparison with 1,300 stations in 143 cities in 2019. Now that is prone to additional increase to six,000 stations by 2025 and attain 10,000 stations by 2030.

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