Ashok Leyland to launch CNG trucks in Q4 of this fiscal

Ashok Leyland is also working on hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.

Ashok Leyland is set to enter the CNG truck segment in Q4 of FY2021-22.

According to a media report, Ashok Leyland will introduce two intermediate commercial vehicles (ICV) powered by CNG before the end of this fiscal. CNG-powered LCVs are also on the cards.

Rival Tata Motors currently has an extensive portfolio of CNG models. These include CVs ranging from 5-tonne to 16-tonne GVW. Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles also has 8 CNG models in the same category.

Besides CNG models, Ashok Leyland is also working on hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. The company plans to begin trials whenever the ecosystem is ready.

Source: ET Auto