India’s urbanization and focus on sustainable mobility are driving a shift towards cleaner transportation options, with electric and hydrogen cell-based vehicles being the primary alternatives. Natural gas, a ‘transition fuel’, is being used as an interim solution to reduce emissions.
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 predicts a fourfold increase in trucks on Indian roads by 2050, emphasizing the need for a transition to natural gas-based fuels. India is 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. Tata Motors’ Vice President &Business Head – Trucks, Rajesh Kaul, emphasizes their commitment to achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2045 and their showcase of natural gas, electric, and hydrogen options at Auto Expo 2023.
