Ashok Leyland AVTR gets its first LNG truck CMVR certification

LNG trucks have three times the fuel capacity as compared to CNG. The AVTR has an option of a double-LNG tank, offering range of over 1,500 kilometres in a single fill.

Chennai – Truck builder, Ashok Leyland Ltd of Chennai, has received its first LNG-fueled truck Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) certificate for AVTR UF3522¹ and its variants from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Ashok Leyland will be launching the complete variants of LNG and CNG trucks in haulage, tipper and tractor segment over the next six months.

On the AVTR modular platform, the AVTR UF3522 retains the torque of the diesel variants. LNG trucks have three times the fuel capacity as compared to CNG. The AVTR has an option of a double-LNG tank, offering range of over 1,500 kilometres in a single fill. The LNG truck can be further expanded for multiple purposes and applications ranging from 19- to 42 tonnes.

Dr. N Saravanan, Chief Technology Officer, Ashok Leyland said, “We are proud to bring to India the first LNG fueled truck, completely developed in and for India. As a part of our green mobility agenda, we aim to bring alternative fuel-based vehicles which can provide same efficiency and range as our ICE models. AVTR UF3522 is an effort to bring clean and safe vehicle to all our stakeholders. Our LNG vehicle is based on our proven modular truck platform – AVTR –  along with H6 engine to provide better range and operability across all functions and industries.”