The 5528 4x2 long-haul truck is powered by a 6.7-litre engine that runs on LNG.

Blue Energy Motors has launched what it said to be India’s first LNG-powered long-haul truck.

The Blue Energy Motors 5528 4x2 truck uses FPT Industrial multipoint stoichiometric combustion engine. The 6.7-litre, 6-cylinder engine develops 276 BHP @ 2,200 rpm and 1000 Nm @ 1,200-1,900 rpm. It is paired with a 9-speed transmission.

The truck comes equipped with a 1,000-litre LNG tank that is mounted behind the cab. It is said to offer a maximum range of 1,400 km in a single fill.

Blue Energy Motors LNG truck is manufactured at the company’s newly inaugurated plant in Chakan, Pune. It has an installed capacity of 10,000 trucks per annum.

Tata Motors has showcased the country's first Liquefied Natural Gas powered bus in Kerala. This bus is part of the automaker's plans to be prepared to see a potential increase in the demand of LNG vehicles in the future.

Named the Tata LPO1613, the LNG powered bus is lighter in weight as compared to conventional diesel buses, and boasts of relatively higher payloads. The use of LNG in commercial vehicles will not only help in keeping the emission levels in check, but will also increase the fuel efficiency, thanks to higher energy density of Liquefied Natural Gas. The company further claims that LNG powered buses boast of slightly better NVH levels, especially in comparison to their diesel powered counterparts.

Being liquid in nature, LNG is easier to store, with a packaging similar to that of diesel. LNG powered engines are claimed to need lesser maintenance due to it being a clean fuel, thus reducing operating costs. Moreover, since it is lighter than air, LNG evaporates readily when exposed to atmospheric temperature and pressure, making it a safe fuel.