- Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has launched India’s first LNG-powered bus.
- Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated India’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered bus. It will be operated by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation.
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation announced that 5000 of its diesel vehicles will be converted to LNG alternative fuel vehicles in phases.
- The conversion of buses from diesel to LNG will reduce pollution by 10%, and fuel costs will also reduce.
- MSRTC has signed an MoU with M/s Kings Gas for the conversion of buses to LNG.
- MSRTC will set up LNG distribution facilities at 90 depots across the state.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has launched India’s first LNG-powered bus
ByTeam Current Hunt
Mar 31, 2024