The government of India has launched a very unique way to handle the increasing pollution levels in the capital by launching compressed natural gas (CNG) kits for two-wheelers. But, before the project takes off, the government has launched a pilot programme of 50 Honda Activa scooters retrofitted with CNG kits. The first lot of scooters that will be run in and around the town, will be used by none other than the Domino’s Pizza delivery boys. Findings from the pilot lot such as emissions, performance and efficiency of these scooters will determine the future of the CNG kits for the public.
The CNG kits are manufactured by the Indian division of Iranian firm Ituk Manufacturing, and are approved by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and Transport Department as well NCT of Delhi. The CNG kit retrofitted in scooters comprises two CNG cylinders of 4.8-litre water capacity each, which can be filled up with 1 kg of CNG each. The ministry claims the scooter to return a mileage of 120 kilometers in a single fill while also being substantially economical and a lot more environment-friendly. We now just need to wait and see if the project takes off well, and we also hope it could be seen as a viable solution to the air pollution in Delhi.
