India’s urbanization and focus on sustainable mobility are driving a shift towards cleaner transportation options, with natural gas serving as an ideal transition fuel. Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile company, is actively contributing to the development of natural gas-powered vehicles, leveraging its expertise and commitment to innovation. A Niti Aayog report projects a fourfold increase in trucks on Indian roads by 2050, emphasizing the need for a transition to natural gas-based fuels. India is actively promoting Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an economic alternative, potentially reducing its crude oil import bill.
India strategically invests in its natural gas infrastructure, with plans for 17,000 operational CNG stations by 2030. National initiatives, tax credits, and subsidies encourage the adoption of gas-based vehicles. The government’s approval of a new natural gas pricing mechanism further enhances CNG affordability compared to petrol and diesel.
Mr. Rajesh Kaul, Vice President & Business Head – Trucks, Tata Motors stated that, “At Tata Motors, we are at the forefront of the transition to sustainable fuels. With our wide range of CNG-powered commercial vehicles and our commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2045, we are leading the charge in sustainable logistics.”
