Tata Motors has delivered India's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) buses in a bid to provide more eco-friendly and sustainable transpor...
Tata Motors has delivered India's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) buses in a bid to provide more eco-friendly and sustainable transport solutions. The company has developed the 36-seater Starbus LNG AC models that were delivered to LNG Petronet Limited. Two buses have been deployed in Dahej, Gujarat, along with two other units in Kochi, Kerala. Tata Motors indigenously developed the LNG buses within a stipulated timeframe and come with an integrated LNG system developed for the Indian market. The new buses are clean, safe, affordable and comfortable, says the company.
Speaking on the occasion, Rohit Srivastava, Vice President, Product Line - Buses, Tata Motors, said, "Tata Motors has taken a significant leap forward with a slew of alternate fuel technologies for sustainable mobility solutions and with the delivery of first Starbus LNG bus, we have ushered into a new era of transportation. We are proud to work with LNG Petronet Limited in an effort towards creating a lower-carbon future. Our in-depth understanding of sustainable public transport, while developing reliable and environment-friendly public transit options, has led us to excel in this competitive industry. With the LNG technology, Tata Motors is not only optimistic and future-ready but is also extending that capability towards the energy security of the nation."
The new LNG buses can carry up to 2.5 times more fuel than CNG buses and can operate up to 600-700 km on a tankful. It also helps reducing greenhouse emissions, while the lighter weight enhances payload. The overall cost of operation is significantly lower as well, according to the company. Tata also says that it has worked on the NVH levels on the new buses, while the LNG system operates at lower pressure and evaporates quickly, reducing the risk of a fire hazard.
In addition, Tata Motors is also offering the 36-seater Starbus LNG with 2x2 layout in both AC and non AC options. There's also a 40-seater with 2x2 layout bus option and a 56-seater with 3x2 layout available in non AC versions.
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