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Friday, 3 October 2008
CNG Variants of Maruti Cars
 Maruti Suzuki India is looking to introduce CNG variants in the compact car segment. Till date many LPG variants of Maruti cars have rolled out but now it mulls on the CNG-run variants. The current LPG variants in the Indian car market are WagonR, Omni and Maruti 800. Though the company has not decided a fixed timeframe to launch cars with this alternative fuel, you can expect them soon. Many Indian car manufacturers are mulling to introduce CNG variants of their car models but all are dependent on the infrastructure development. Like others, Maruti is also waiting to have a developed infrastructure in the country with respect to CNG dispensing stations network in the nation. Don’t you think that the time for developing the infrastructure to support CNG-run cars has come? If development is near, the CNG variants of Maruti car models are not far. Labels: CNG-cars, Indian-Car, LPG-Cars, Maruti-Suzuki-India
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Electric Cars vs. CNG Cars
Electric cars and CNG cars are the current wave in the automotive industry. The hike in fuel prices have definitely cut down the sale of petrol cars and increase the demand of CNG cars. Along with CNG, electric cars have also established a strong platform on the sands of Indian car market. Currently, we only have two electric cars, Reva Maini and Garuda. There are car manufacturers who are working on to produce electric versions of their various car models. But is it good to work on electric versions? Or CNG versions are preferable? During this era when the infrastructure is not so strong in the country, the industry will benefit more by producing CNG comply engines rather than wasting time to design purely electric engines. This is because India has a huge shortage of electricity. In the recent time, power cut has become a usual thing in most of the metro cities. Even today there are few villages in the country that live in dark the entire year. That’s shocking but that’s the truth. With such an infrastructure and shortage of power, how can electric cars win the car race? Yes, of course once the power shortage issue is solved, electric cars will top the race. But till then, CNG cars are better. Today, most of the gas pump stations provide CNG. It is one of the cheapest fuels with the lowest running costs. One kilogram of CNG costs about Rs 22 and the fuel gives a running cost of about Rs 1.3/km. This clearly dictates that one kg of CNG will run the car for one whole month. Then, what do you decide - Electric or CNG? Labels: Car-Fuel, CNG-cars, Electric-Cars
Monday, 30 June 2008
Palio will get CNG version
 When all car manufacturers are taking move towards making the environment greener, why should Fiat lack behind? The company is coming up with the CNG version of Palio model by 2009.
Both gas and diesel variant of the Palio hatchback are already present in the market. Increase fuel and raw material price is giving the industry a shock and to fight this crisis car manufacturers are taking different prop to maintain their market share. Many car makers like General Motors, Maruti, Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai has turned towards CNG version. Well, it’s a delightful news for all Fiat lovers as they can own the car without spending much on fuel. Labels: CNG-cars, Fiat-Palio
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Mercedes-Benz is also Environment Conscious
Desire for luxury is a desire for all! And now when luxury comes with green tag and cheap running cost, no one will like to keep themselves away from the tempting pie. The luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has introduced its luxury sedan equipped with CNG-complaint engine.  CNG being the cheapest fuel is becoming the cynosure for the manufacturers as well as users. This has also inspired the company to come up with something innovative that can be a complete blend of comfort, luxury, performance and fuel efficiency. Trust, the new variant of Mercedes-Benz meets all the above. The company also has plans to launch its B class B170 NGT and the E 200 CNG sedans, already launched in the US and Europe. A long term plan of producing cars that ply on CNG technology is also banking on the company’s industrial platform. Even the affluent class people are affected with the increasing fuel prices. Any one will go for an option which provides luxuries for less cost price. CNG variant of Mercedes-Benz is definitely a good luxury choice. Labels: CNG-cars, Mercedes-Benz
Monday, 16 June 2008
CNG & LPG Vehicles from General Motors Coming Soon
 The recent hike in fuel prices has moved the car industry towards LPG and CNG. After the launch of Maruti 800Duo, General Motors is also switching over to the production of gas variants. Three of its models, Chevrolet Spark, Aveo U-VA and the Aveo are likely to hit the Indian roads with their LPG and CNG variants.
The launch date of these gas variants are not disclosed but are expected to be there in the upcoming year. Among the three launches, Spark LPG will be the first one to be seen in the showrooms. The CNG variant of the Chevrolet Optra has already been launched and is sold in Mumbai, Baroda and Delhi, the cities where the alternative fuel is easily available. This variant has received a halfhearted response but is expected to get buyers attention due to increase in fuel cost. Labels: CNG-cars, General-Motors
Friday, 13 June 2008
Indian Buyers Racing for CNG Cars
The recent unprecedented hike in fuel prices has increased the demand for CNG kits. Manufacturers and retailers of CNG in Delhi have reported a 100% increase in the number of cars owners switching over to CNG kit. The extraordinary spurt in the increasing demand of CNG is understandable but it has created a great chaos for the companies that fit these kits. They are attending countless phone calls and enquiries related to the fuel prices and conversion procedure. Cost price of CNG has recently dropped down from Rs 19.20 per kg to Rs 18.90 which eventually brings down the car running cost. Around 30,000 new cars are hitting the Indian roads every month and this increase in the number of cars will definitely reduce the availability of CNG. The government has to take in some action to improve the infrastructure and sort out the mess at the CNG stations. Labels: CNG-cars, Fuel-Prices
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