Mahindra launches Bolero CNG

Mahindra which already has CNG variants of its three wheelers – Alfa and Champion has launched CNG variant of its bolero pick-up vehicle. According to Mahindra and Mahindra, this  new bolero CNG would offer savings of upto 40 per cent on operating cost compared to a diesel vehicle, besides, its 75 BHP engine provides superior …

Chevrolet to launch CNG and LPG variants of spark,aveo U-VA and Aveo

* The cost of running a CNG car is about Rs1.5 per km. * The cost of running an LPG car is about Rs3.5 per km. * The cost of running a petrol car is about Rs5 per km. Following Hyundai, Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors India’s fifth largest automaker – General Motors will soon …

Hyundai launches Accent CNG

Hyundai Motor India today launched the CNG variant of ‘Accent’. The new Accent would be available in dual fuel mode – petrol and CNG. The dual fuel Accent will use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternate fuel. The Accent comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine which without any modification is compatible with CNG.CEV …

CNG to power Mercedes E-class

The rising fuel prices has not even spared even the three pointed star. Anticipating the fuel price hike and to prevent any slowdown in sales (luxury car market grew only by 3% in the month of may) Mercedes Benz plans to roll out more CNG compliant sedans in india. The CNG variant of Mercedes-Benz runs …

Maruti plans M800 Duo

As we earlier reported http://www.vicky.in/blog/maruti-800-soon-to-get-lpg-variant/. Maruti will soon launch a LPG variant of 800.Similar to the Wagon R Duo the new 800 model will be called as M800 Duo. The new M800 duo will use both petrol and LPG. The LPG kit will be supplied by Landi Renzo of Italy. The new M800 Duo produces …

Maruti 800 soon to get LPG variant

OIl Marketing Companies may have freezed new LPG connection, but India’s oldest and most successful car may get LPG variant soon. Maruti 800 which Maruti Suzuki is selling for more than 20 years still clocks decent sales numbers. But the upcoming Tata’s Nano may make dent in the sales. Anticipating the nano’s effect and spiking …

Energtek’s ANG to power Indian two wheelers

Energtek world leader in absorbed natural gas (ANG) technology and Confidence Petroleum today announced the launching of a joint venture in India aimed at commercializing  environmentally-friendly natural gas for vehicles in southeast Asia. Through this venture Israeli based Energytek introduce natural gas to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other countries in the region. In …

Hyundai to launch Santro,Getz and Accent LPG

Hyundai will launch the LPG variants of santro,getz and accent by March 2008.  “We will be showcasing the LPG variant of Santro, Getz and Accent during the Auto Expo, with their commercial launch expected by March,” Hyundai said. Currently, Hyundai is offering the CNG variant of Santro which sells on an average 400-500 units a …

LPG to power Ambassador soon

Amby LPG: Hindustan Motors is planning to launch Ambassador with sequential liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) injection system within three months. The new Amby will give the owner the choice of either using LPG or petrol for fuel. The LPG injection systems are a widely used form of technology and the company would not have to …

CNG to be available across India

CNG and LPG are clearly the future fuel atleast in India!   With petrol prices continuing to increase, acceptance level of alternate fuel vehicles among Indians are growing. When this combines with government initiative, CNG and LPG wave seems to be fastly spreading across India. Here’s a word from M S Srinivasan, secretary, ministry of …