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    CNG & Its Benefits

    CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is the most viable alternate fuel for automobile companies in the near future. CNG is an alternated fuel which makes the use of compressed natural gas as a clean alternative to other fuels. Throughout the world there are 9.6 million vehicles running on CNG. CNG is viable or preferable because it has a host of advantages as against traditional fuels. CNG is environment friendly; economic, availability is in abundance and high in calorific value.



    An increasing number of vehicles a worldwide are being designed to run on CNG. Even existing vehicles can be converted to run on CNG just with the switch of a button. CNG's can also be very easily refueled from any of the existing gas stations.

    The central government has also stressed the importance of using CNG enabled vehicles. According to the government all public transports including buses and autos would be running on CNG. Transports fitted with a CNG kit are already running in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. CNG cars are said to be safer than LPG cars also because LPG is very highly combustible whereas CNG is very light in property and dissipates easily into the air.

    The life of the engine of the vehicle is also enhanced by CNG due to the fact that this gas is dry and does not leave behind any residue when engaged in the combustion process to propel the car. Further more it restricts tuning of the engine drastically as compared to other fuel engines.

    CNG and LPG are slowly and steadily gaining ground in the automobile industry. They surely seem to be the fuel of the future. With the continuous rise in the price of petrol and diesel alternated fuels are becoming the preference of Indian consumers.

    CNG/LPG has been used on many commercial vehicles for years and now it is starting to filter down to regular commuter vehicles. CNG enables buses and three vehicles are already doing the rounds in some of the major metropolitans of India and they are soon to touch the roads of the other two tier cities in the country as well due to the alarming environmental damages caused by gasoline .

    Bikes with CNG

    Most of the bikes that would be CNG enabled would have three options which could be resorted to by the push of a button. CNG enabled two wheelers would result in acute fuel economy for the owner and zero emissions of greenhouse gases. Since two wheelers account for the largest sales in India most of the two wheeler manufacturing companies are resorting to cleaner fuel options. A host of bikes with CNG fuel option will be making its way into the Indian roads between 2010 - 2012.

    Bajaj Auto: The second largest two wheeler manufacturer in India Bajaj Auto has recently launched its first CNG motorcycle called Bajaj RE CNG Auto 4 stroke. The motorcycles will actually be capable of running on LPG/ CNG and as well as gasoline. The rising prices of fuel and also due to the emissions of dangerous greenhouse gases produced by gasoline have led auto giants to think on these lines.

    TVS Motors: TVS Motor Company is also all geared up to launch its first ever CNG enabled bike in India in 2011. TVS Motors believe that the automobile companies have to make a green revolution by adopting the future technology for a safe and secure environment.



    source:Bikes with CNG
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    News Approved.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post

      Bikes with CNG


      Bajaj Auto: The second largest two wheeler manufacturer in India Bajaj Auto has recently launched its first CNG motorcycle called Bajaj RE CNG Auto 4 stroke. The motorcycles will actually be capable of running on LPG/ CNG and as well as gasoline. The rising prices of fuel and also due to the emissions of dangerous greenhouse gases produced by gasoline have led auto giants to think on these lines.

      source:Bikes with CNG
      when did this happen ?

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
        when did this happen ?
        now dont ask me . I hav simply copied & pasted the news from the source

        Maybe it is an auto or maybe the bike has been launched in other country
        NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post
          when did this happen ?
          thats an auto...not a 2 wheeler
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          • #6
            Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
            CNG & Its Benefits

            CNG enabled two wheelers would result in acute fuel economy for the owner and zero emissions of greenhouse gases.
            Dont tell me on combustion, CNG does not produce CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) which is a greehouse gas. @Madhav, this comment was not aimed at you.
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            • #7
              That is a Auto for sure if you are in Delhi you will know some autos will have the name in the back RE CNG.

              Regarding in bikes actually i don't know where will you fit the cylinder? Maybe fit like another exhaust i guess only way i can see but the weight will add up and instead not provide that much efficiency.

              CNG or compressed natural gas which is mainly contains Methane is purified for removal of Co2 as far as i know so yeah i think zero emission. i may be wrong but that is what i have knowledge of.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                Dont tell me on combustion, CNG does not produce CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) which is a greehouse gas. @Madhav, this comment was not aimed at you.
                actually when compared to the poisonous gases produced by burning of petrol in bikes like carbon monoxide, NO2 etc CO2 is nothing. These gases cause the formation of acid rains etc etc Which is a lot harmful than CO2. I accept the fact that CO2 is a greenhouse gas & results in global warming. But this problem can be solved by planting trees easily while these acid rain problem cannot be solved by the trees.


                PS:Sorry for the OT.
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                • #9
                  CNG would be a successful alternative in bikes, if they can find a secure location to mount the tank, and also a way to compensate for the power loss. a 7.5 bhp 100cc would really struggle with a CNG tank on it, and with the lower power output.

                  Its cleaner, but not totally pollution free.


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                  • #10
                    I dare say for the P200/220 the gas cylinder can replace the big, fat and heavy exhaust pipe. I even think it is the same size.

                    We would need a small exhaust though...perhaps on the other side?
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                    • #11
                      well the tank can be fitted under our seats. The power loss can be compensated by using a free flow filter or free flow exhaust as the CNG does not create too much pollution.
                      NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                      • #12
                        ^^ a free flow intake will add to the fact that the filter will not filter properly, and will require more frequent maintenance keeping in mind the dusty conditions. An exhaust is also to keep the engine noise within specified limits, so the mods in mind wont really help a regular bike.

                        What you need is a injected bike, or a 125cc in place of a 100cc to do the same work.


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                        • #13
                          ^^^the fuel injection would increase the cost of the bike even more as the adding of the CNG kit would also require more money. A better idea would be to use cng on a 125cc or above 125cc bikes or we can have an option to change to petrol (like in cars) whenever power is required & use CNG on long runs or in places where the power is not required.
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                          • #14
                            Thought this might be interesting .........

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