1 week ago

Auto LPG Coalition Seeks Five-Year Extension for Commercial Vehicles

The government is considering allowing some commercial vehicles to remain in service for five extra years.

The current proposal covers electric, hydrogen-powered and natural-gas vehicles.

The Indian Auto LPG Coalition wants vehicles using Auto LPG to receive the same opportunity.

It says these vehicles should qualify only if they are safe, fit and meet emission rules.

The coalition believes policies should consider all cleaner transport technologies fairly.

It says converting suitable petrol vehicles could reduce pollution without replacing every vehicle immediately.

Electric and hydrogen vehicles may become more important over time, while Auto LPG could help some fleets sooner.

The government has not yet been reported as accepting or rejecting the coalition’s request.

Key facts

Government proposal: A five-year age-limit extension for certain battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles under the national permit regime.
Requested inclusion: The Indian Auto LPG Coalition wants qualifying Auto LPG-powered commercial vehicles added before the amendments are finalised.
Conditions: Any extension should require compliance with fitness, safety, emissions and other regulatory requirements.
Global Auto LPG use: The coalition says Auto LPG is used by more than 30 million vehicles globally.
Global refuelling network: Nearly 80,000 Auto LPG refuelling stations are available globally, according to the coalition.
India’s infrastructure: India has close to 2,500 Auto LPG dispensing outlets and an established vehicle-conversion ecosystem, according to the coalition.
Policy rationale: The coalition says a multi-fuel approach could address different needs across India’s vehicle market.

telegraphindia.com · 1 week ago