Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has received India’s first LNG-fueled truck Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) certificate for AVTR UF3522 and its variants from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
AVTR UF3522 is India’s first certified LNG-fueled truck and the company has unveiled it as a part of its green mobility push. LNG is considered the future of the natural gas economy, offering lower on-road total carbon emissions compared to its counterparts like CNG.
Dr N Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland, said, “AVTR UF3522 is an effort to bring the clean and safe vehicle to all our stakeholders. Our LNG vehicle is based on our proven modular truck platform – AVTR along with H6 engine to provide better range and operability across all functions and industries.”
The LNG truck’s engine is based on the OEM’s H6 Engine platform. The company claims that it delivers 220hp power and 700 Nm, which makes it match the diesel drive's torque for Indian operating conditions.
According to the OEM, its patented double tank option allows for a maximum range of 1500+kms in a single fill. The LNG truck can be further expanded for multiple purposes and applications ranging from 19 tonne to 42 tonne. Ashok Leyland will be launching the complete variants of LNG and CNG trucks in the haulage, tipper, and tractor segment over the next six months.