New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification seeking views on its plan to include hydrogen-enriched compressed natural gas (CNG) as automobile fuel.
“Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified draft notification seeking comments and suggestions from the public and all stakeholders for amendment to Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1979 through GSR 461(E) dated 22nd July 2020 for inclusion of Hydrogen enriched CNG as an automotive fuel”, a statement issued by the Ministry said.
The use of next generation technology such as hydrogen-CNG can lower emissions, while promoting green fuel for automobiles in the country.
CNG or compressed natural gas produces lower emissions as compared to petrol and diesel. H-CNG technology is gaining popularity worldwide, with an ideal blend of 185 hydrogen.
This is another step by the Ministry for promotion of Green fuels for automobiles in the country, the statement added.
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