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Trial run of six natural gas-powered buses begins
The New Indian Express
|June 14, 2024
A trial run of four buses fuelled by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in Chennai and two buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Ramanathapuram was launched by the state transport department on Thursday.
Transport Minister S S Sivasankar flagged off the trial operation at the MTC Central depot in Chennai.
The operational costs of CNG and LNG buses are estimated to be 5% to 20% lower than those of diesel-powered buses. Officials highlight that vehicles running on these natural gases offer greater mileage and are environmentally friendly as they don't emit smoke. Currently, diesel costs ₹92.34 per litre, while CNG is priced at ₹86 per kg and LNG at 61 per kg.
This story is from the June 14, 2024 edition of The New Indian Express.
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