Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a natural gas stored at high pressure which remains clear and odorless and is used as a cheaper, greener and more efficient alternative to the traditional petrol and diesel fuel for vehicles. CNG is also the cleanest burning fossil fuel because the main byproducts of combustion are carbon dioxide and water vapor, the same compounds we exhale when we breathe.

CNG is made mainly of methane compressed at a pressure of 200 to 250 bars whereas LPG is a mixture of propane and butane liquefied at 15°C and a pressure of 1.7 to 7.5 bars. CNG is lighter than air and hence disperses quickly in the event of spillage whereas LPG is heavier than air and on leakage will settle to ground and accumulate in low lying areas.

An LPG vehicle will not run on CNG as the two fuels are different from each other having different calorific values and thus need different Air/Fuel ratios for combustion. Besides CNG is stored at relatively higher pressure in a cylinder than LPG, so a vehicle will need specific conversion for CNG operation.

The amount of CNG used depends on the vehicle size and engine. There are only minor variations in the actual fuel mileage between petroleum fuels and CNG. To calculate annual savings, please refer to our Compressed Natural Gas Savings Calculator.

Yes, it is safe. CNG fuel storage tanks are thick, stronger and safer than thin plastic or metallic petrol or diesel tanks; thus reducing the likelihood of accidental release. Even if released, CNG disperses quickly into the air instead of on the ground, reducing the risk of fire and ground contamination.

No. CNG is actually better for your engine because it burns cleaner. CNG does not contain lead, so spark plug life is extended because there is no fouling. Plus, CNG does not dilute or contaminate crankcase oil. This reduces maintenance costs and the overall life of the engine.

Yes. All major passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, Hyundai, etc. have CNG variants of the popular models available.

Yes. All Petrol Engine vehicles can be converted to CNG which requires a specially designed CNG conversion kit consisting of a storage cylinder and other equipments which are retrofitted in a vehicle to allow the gas flow into the engine. To find out the nearest RTO approved CNG retrofitment workshop near you, please refer to our CNG Retrofitters section.

Yes you can. After conversion to CNG you will have the flexibility to run your vehicle on either Petrol or CNG simply by flicking a switch on the dashboard.

Yes. All Diesel Engine vehicles can be converted to CNG which requires a specially designed CNG conversion kit consisting of a storage cylinder and other equipments which are retrofitted in a vehicle to allow the gas flow into the engine. To find out the nearest RTO approved CNG retrofitment workshop near you, please refer to our CNG Retrofitters section.

No. Under the current technology it cannot run on dual fuel mode due to certain modifications carried out on diesel engine like replacing injectors with spark plug for igniting air-fuel mixture, replacing diesel pistons with CNG pistons, replacing cylinder head with modified cylinder head for CNG, mounting of CNG mixer with throttle body on the inlet manifold of the engine and also modifying the air cleaner outlet connection.

Yes. Almost for all popular commercial vehicle models like Tata 407, Tata 709, Tata 909, Tata 1109, Tata 1613, Mahindra Pick-Up, Eicher 10.50, Swaraj Mazda Supreme, Sartaj, Tata 1512 Bus, Tata 909 Bus, TI 3500 Mini-Bus, etc.; CNG kit is available for conversion to CNG at RTO approved CNG retrofitment workshops. To find out the nearest RTO approved CNG retrofitment workshop near you, please refer to our CNG Retrofitters section.

Yes you can. CNG is available in nearby cities to Solapur like Pune, Hyderabad and Mumbai besides being available in different cities across India. The Government of India is constantly promoting CNG as an automotive fuel and hence more and more CNG stations are getting developed across the country year on year.