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Permit only CNG, electric, BS VI vehicles in Delhi-NCR: Rai urges Centre

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday urged the Centre to permit only CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles in Delhi-NCR to combat vehicular pollution. In a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, he expressed concerns about the expected deterioration in air quality in the coming days due to Diwali and stubble burning in neighbouring states. "Therefore, an emergency meeting should be convened with NCR states to address the issue," he said. Starting from November 1, only electric, CNG, and BS VI-compliant diesel buses are allowed to operate between Delhi and the cities and towns in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan that fall within the National Capital Region (NCR), according to directions issued by the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Rai suggested that the Centre should also implement a ban on all vehicles non-compliant with BS VI norms in the entire National Capital Region. Various emission inventory and source apportionme

Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses to run between Delhi-NCR from Nov 1

A central air quality panel announced on Friday that starting November 1, only electric, CNG and BS VI-compliant diesel buses will be allowed to operate between Delhi and cities and towns in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan falling within NCR. This measure aims to combat air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses operating in the region, with the ultimate goal of transitioning to electric vehicles. The announcement was made by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) In an effort to reduce pollution levels, the Centre had announced in April 2020 that all vehicles sold in India must comply with Bharat Stage-VI (BS-VI) emission standards. Bharat Stage emission standards set legal limits on the amount of air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and particulate matter, that vehicles in India can emit. These standards focus on improving emission control, fuel efficiency, and engine design. As vehicle manufacturers provide vehicles that meet these new norms, oil companies .

Toyota's Rumion launched in India, check price, variant, and specifications

Toyota has launched Rumion MVP in India with a starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh. Booking for the Rumion has begun and the delivery will start on September 8

Riding on rising demand for CNG vehicles, Tata aims to double its sales

Currently, Tata offers its Tiago, Tigor, and Altroz with a CNG option. With its CNG vehicles, Tata is betting on the mass market that looks for affordable fuel options

CNG vehicles gear up for a long ride with regulated prices, strong demand

With regulated prices and its designation as a 'clean fuel', this segment of the transport industry could accelerate

CNG cars could account for 25% of industry by end of decade: Tata Motors MD

It is a 'decade of transition' for the industry and companies will have adapt to changes quickly: Shailesh Chandra

Tata Altroz CNG launched at a starting price of Rs 7.55 lakh; check details

The Altroz CNG comes with Tata's dual-cylinder set-up and is the only CNG car to be sold with a sunroof

Maruti Suzuki launches two CNG powertrain options of SUV Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has launched two CNG powertrain options of its mid-sized SUV Grand Vitara, priced at Rs 12.85 lakh and Rs 14.84 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The country's largest carmaker said the CNG trims come with a five-speed manual gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 26.6 km/kg. The 1.5 litre gasoline-powered variants of the car are priced from Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 19.49 lakh. "The introduction of the S-CNG option further expands the appeal of the Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara S-CNG will contribute to our aggressive plan to widen our green-powertrain offerings, expanding to 14 models," Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Marketing & Sales Shashank Srivastava said in a statement. The Grand Vitara S-CNG can also be owned through Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at an all-inclusive monthly subscription fee starting from Rs 30,723, the company stated.

BSVI phase 2: Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Initial acquisition cost of hybrid models to be on a par with diesel ones

Automakers decrease production of CNG vehicles as natural gas prices rise

CNG automakers have reduced their production targets to 500,000-550,000 vehicles for FY23. At the beginning of the current financial year, this target was 700,000-750,000

Maruti Suzuki's initial EVs will be in upper segment: R C Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki is creating infrastructure in India to assist its EV manufacturing

Incentivise alternative technology for small cars: Maruti Suzuki chairman

CNG, ethanol, bio gas could offer cheaper alternatives to EVs in the market for small cars

July auto sales rise 10% YoY as chip availability improves: SIAM

Market for entry-level passenger cars, two-wheelers and three-wheelers yet to recover

Maruti Suzuki drives in new Ertiga tagged at Rs 8.35 lakh

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it has launched a new version of its multi-purpose vehicle Ertiga, priced between Rs 8.35-12.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The model comes with a 1.5 litre petrol engine paired with both manual and automatic transmissions. The auto major has also launched CNG trims of the vehicle. The model comes with hybrid technology and driven by an all-new advanced six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Ertiga's launch ten years ago was a significant moment in the Indian automobile industry, as it created a new segment that has been growing at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 4.7 per cent," MSI Managing Director & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi noted. The next-gen Ertiga with advanced technology features comes with a new engine and an all-new transmission, he added. "As it stays true to its brand vision of providing comfort, technology, and safety features, while being fuel-efficient for customers, the next-gen ...

Ashok Leyland expects turnaround in CV business, 30% market share in FY23

Having endured a few very tough quarters, the commercial vehicle major has seen its overall market share hovering around 24-25 per cent

Maruti Suzuki aims to drive in more CNG trims across its product range

The company plans to drive in CNG trims across its product range

Shift public transport vehicles in NCR to CNG: Delhi to neighbouring states

Delhi has suggested its surrounding states to shift their public transport vehicles in the National Capital Region to CNG and adopt a policy to promote electric vehicles

Maruti Suzuki hikes prices of Swift, CNG variants of other models

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has hiked prices of hatchback Swift and CNG variants of other models by up to Rs 15,000

Maruti logs highest ever sales of CNG cars at 157,000 units in FY21

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it has sold over 1.57 lakh CNG cars in FY21, its highest ever in a fiscal. The auto major had sold 1,06,444 CNG units in 2019-20. MSI sells a range of factory-fitted CNG cars, including Alto, Celerio, Wagon-R, S-PRESSO, Eeco, Ertiga, Tour S and Super Carry. "We see CNG as a technology that has set a new benchmark in green fuel mobility. Maruti Suzuki offers its customers the widest options of factory- fitted CNG-powered cars. "At the same time, CNG is becoming one of the most preferred alternative fuels due to its economic cost of running (as compared to high prices of petrol and diesel) and improved CNG filling infrastructure," MSI Executive Director (Marketing & Sales) Shashank Srivastava said. With the government's clear focus on expansion of CNG outlets in the country, the company is confident of greater acceptance of factory-fitted CNG vehicles, even in challenging times, he added. MSI's S-CNG vehicle range is aligned to the ...

Sales of Maruti's CNG variants move in top gear amid spike in fuel prices

Improving network of CNG and increase in number of cities where natural gas is now available have also been fuelling growth, company says