LNG trucks are called long-haul vehicles, as they have a driving range of 600-1,000 km in a single fuel fill, giving them an edge over other fuels. By 2030, India could see 50,000 trucks serviced through 400 LNG retail stations, according to Emkay Research. India has around 4 million trucks operating, of which 1 to 1.5 million would be diesel-run trucks. Emkay Research says 3-5% of this can be converted to/replaced by LNG by CY30, which implies 50,000 trucks.
In his recent statements, Gadkari vowed to remove all petrol and diesel vehicles from Indian roads, signaling a significant transition towards a more environmentally friendly economy.
According to the Aayog, India s rapidly expanding trucking market, which is expected to more than quadruple from 4 million trucks in 2022 to roughly 17 million by 2050, offers immense scope for lowering emissions and encouraging investments for growth.
Blue Energy Motors: The energy mix is set to change significantly across the automotive industry. The transformation in the commercial vehicle (CV) industry will be the most significant as it is still a diesel-dominated segment.
GreenLine said its LNG-powered trucks reduce carbon emissions by 28%, translating to emission reduction of 24 tonne carbon per truck per annum, compared to conventional diesel trucks.