Pilot project of CNG run two wheelers in New Delhi

Q.  Where is the pilot project of CNG run two wheelers being implemented?
- Published on 24 Jun 16

a. New Delhi
b. Chennai
c. Pune
d. Kolkata

ANSWER: New Delhi
 
  • First of its kind Pilot Programme in the country to run two wheelers on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was launched in New Delhi.
  • Iranian kits have been used for retrofitment.
  • Being implemented by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and one of its parent company, GAIL (India) Limited, the Pilot Programme involves 50 CNG retrofitted two wheelers.
  • The ‘Hawa Badlo’ movement is a people’s initiative to fight air pollution which is supported by GAIL and city gas distribution companies. As part of the movement, a number of awareness drives have been carried out regarding the fight against air pollution. ‘Hawa Badlo’ also supports research initiatives in this regard, of which the CNG retrofitted two wheeler programme is a part.
  • As per idle emission test, the hydrocarbon emissions from CNG retrofitted two wheelers are 75% lesser and CO emissions are 20% lesser as compared to petrol driven similar models.

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