A compressed natural gas ( LNG ) bus has taken to the streets of India ; one more step in the fight to reduce carbon emissions in the country . The commercial vehicle was built in the Kerala Shipyard , Thiruvananthapuram , as part of a joint effort from Petronet India , Indian Oil Corporation and Tata Motors . The bus will run on a trial basis until it can be ready for commercial operation . Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has already released draft notifcation for use of LNG as an automotive fuel. The Indian government plans to use LNG , which is lighter and cheaper than diesel , as fuel for long - haul transportation and railways .
A compressed natural gas ( LNG ) bus has taken to the streets of India ; one more step in the fight to reduce carbon emissions in the country . The commercial vehicle was built in the Kerala Shipyard , Thiruvananthapuram , as part of a joint effort from Petronet India , Indian Oil Corporation and Tata Motors . The bus will run on a trial basis until it can be ready for commercial operation . The Indian government plans to use LNG , which is lighter and cheaper than diesel , as fuel for long - haul transportation and railways .