A liquefied natural gas (LNG) bus has taken to the streets of India; one more weapon in the fight to reduce carbon emissions in the country. The commercial vehicle was launched in the Kerala capital, Thiruvananthapuram, as part of a joint effort from Petronet LNG, Indian Oil Corporation and Tata Motors. The bus will run on a trial basis until it can be certified for commercial application. India is not alone in its efforts to curb greenhouse gases.
A liquefied natural gas (LNG) bus has taken to the streets of India; one more weapon in the fight to reduce carbon emissions in the country. The commercial vehicle was launched in the Kerala capital, Thiruvananthapuram, as part of a joint effort from Petronet LNG, Indian Oil Corporation and Tata Motors. The bus will run on a trial basis until it can be certified for commercial application. The Indian government plans to use LNG, which is greener and cheaper than diesel, as fuel for long-haul transportation and railways.