Nigeria includes electric vehicles in PiCNG policy On March 26, the President of Nigeria approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (PiCNG) to include electric vehicles (EV). The initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PiCNG & EV). The Initiative will continue to drive the deployment of CNG infrastructure, CNG vehicles and equipment, and nati...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

perations, investments, and properties to Ghana. IVM stated that it is deepening its roots, expanding its operations, and positioning itself as a key player in Africa's automotive future, starting from Nigeria. As part of this commitment, it is advancing significant plans in compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle (EV) production, with the near completion of a major facility in Nnewi, Anambra State. Based on social media updates of Inno...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

RACL, India, operations impacted due to LPG supply constraints On March 25, RACL Geartech Limited reported constraints in the availability of LPG/ PNG/CNG for industrial use, which are essential inputs for its manufacturing processes as well as those of its sub-suppliers. This has led to operational disruptions in a limited way during the current month.   The company has been closely coordinating with suppliers and has implemented alternate prod...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

bal manufacturing base for automobiles and motorcycles with a strong Make in India focus. It plans differentiated approaches by household income segments, expanding NEXA and Arena SUVs/MPVs for higher-income customers, adding more mid-SUVs and multi-powertrain options (BEV, strong and mild hybrids, CNG/CBG, flex-fuel) for the growing middle segment, and introducing an entry car for first-time buyers in the INR 0.5–1.3 million brackets.​ For l...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

Marelli presents new ECUs for gasoline, flex fuels, and CNG in Brazil, India, and EMEA On March 10, Marelli launched its new generation Port Fuel Injection Engine Control Units (PFI ECUs) dedicated to gasoline, flex fuel (ethanol, methanol, synthetic fuels), and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) applications. It will cater to Brazilian, Indian, and EMEA markets. Each of the three versions, differentiated by region-specific features, is designed, valid...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Nigeria-based Dangote Group orders 1,000 trucks from BAIC Foton On February 25, Nigeria-based Dangote Group held a meeting with executives of BAIC FOTON. They signed a logistics transport project involving an order of over 1,000 vehicles, including CNG tractors and semi-trailers. These vehicles will significantly support Dangote Group's logistics operations in Nigeria and across Africa. They also had in-depth discussions on potential cooperation ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05

IVECO delivers 17 buses for public transport system in Seville On February 17, IVECO BUS announced that Casal has acquired 17 new buses for operations in the Seville metropolitan area. The delivery includes CROSSWAY Hybrid models for intercity services and URBANWAY buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) for urban routes. The investment aims to enhance passenger service quality while supporting the decarbonization of public transport in the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/20

Lumax Auto Technologies, India adds new PV, 2W programs in Q3 FY 2026 On February 12, Lumax Auto Technologies updated about the fresh programme wins and launches across passenger vehicles and two‑wheelers in Q3 FY 2026 ending December. In the PV segment, it has started supplies of CNG tubes and fittings for Maruti Suzuki’s Celerio, interior parts for Mahindra’s new XUV 7XO and XEV 9e SUVs, and emission components for Tata Motors’ Sierra....

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

Menarini S.p.A, Italy, plans to expand bus portfolio with new electric and CNG models for 2026 On February 11, Menarini S.p.A, Italy, announced that it is expanding its bus range as it moves into 2026. The company now has a stronger structure, higher production capacity, and a growing product lineup to compete in a changing market. The development of new electric and CNG buses has started earlier than planned. These models feature a refreshed des...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/12

mandates WLTP testing on a chassis dynamometer with no relaxation in Conformity of Production norms. It also tightens evaporative and crankcase emission controls, defines OBD and in‑use performance requirements, and requires Real Driving Emissions testing using PEMS. Additional provisions require CNG, Bio‑CNG, and HCNG vehicles to meet AIS‑024 and AIS‑028 safety norms, define and label compatibility for E85 and E100 ethanol blends as per ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/10

emissions and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by about 90% per year. A company executive stated that fleets are transitioning to natural gas for its lower operating costs, cleaner emissions, and dependable performance, despite a slowdown in the broader North American truck market. Deliveries of the CNG fuel systems are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026. (Hexagon on February 3, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

New Flyer receives order for 50 CNG-powered buses from Nevada On February 5, New Flyer of America Inc., a leading provider of diverse and sustainable mobility solutions and subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), announced that the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has ordered 19 sixty-foot and 31 forty-foot Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. This order was included in NFI’s Q4 2025 backlog. Valued at approximate...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/06

TVS Motor, India launches TVS King Kargo HD CNG three-wheeler On February 5, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS King Kargo HD CNG for INR 270,648 with rollout in a phased manner. The TVS King Kargo HD CNG is powered by a 301.1 cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 9.1 kW of power and 22.4 Nm of torque, with a stated top speed of 62 km/h, ground clearance of 235 mm and a turning radius of 3,420 mm. It features a 6.6 ft load deck, fully rolling windo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

hium-ion cells for batteries, supporting domestic EV battery manufacturing. Basic customs duty on capital goods required for processing critical minerals was exempted, reducing project costs for upstream mineral processing that feeds into batteries, motors, and power electronics. For biogas-blended CNG, the Budget clarified that the entire biogas value will be excluded when calculating Central Excise duty, improving tax treatment for cleaner fuel...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/02

Tata Motors, India launches XPRES gasoline and CNG fleet sedans On January 23, 2026, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) launched the XPRES in gasoline and CNG sedans. The bookings for the XPRES gasoline and CNG are now open across authorised fleet dealerships, with fleet sedan prices starting at INR 559 thousand for the gasoline variant and INR 659 thousand for the CNG variant.  The XPRES gasoline and CNG are powered by TMPV’s 1.2L Revotron...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

an growth. Dealers also used December to liquidate MY 2025 stocks on the back of attractive schemes and better model mix availability. Inventory for PVs is currently around 37–39 days, which is reduced by around 7 days from the previous month. The fuel mix also underlines the shift underway, with CNG now around 21% of PV retail and EV around 4%. The commercial vehicle segment momentum was led by underlying economic activity, improved goods move...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/07

Hyundai announces dedicated taxi offerings for Indian market On December 30, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced its entry into the commercial mobility segment with the launch of its dedicated taxi offerings, Prime HB (hatchback) and Prime SD (sedan). Both models are available with a 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder engine (gasoline + CNG). The Prime HB3 is priced at INR 599,900, and the Prime SD4 is priced at INR 689,900. The vehicles offer except...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/31

advanced automotive technology in India. This indigenised production line was inaugurated in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki India. With an initial investment of INR 250 million and plans to scale further, this facility boosts its capacity to support 100,000 vehicles.  By localising ferrule-less CNG tubes and fittings, Greenfuel brings proven global technology to India. The torque-tightened, mass-production-ready solution ensures consistent qu...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

ct for the company. The vehicles will be used across Germany by DB Regio AG for regional transport. For intercity routes, MAN will supply Lion’s Intercity LE buses in three lengths. For city transport, Deutsche Bahn will mainly use the MAN Lion’s City range. These buses are available as diesel, CNG, or hybrid models, offering efficient operation and low running costs. A large share of the order will be battery-electric city buses in 10-, 12-,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Suzuki opens biogas plant in Gujarat, India On December 6, 2025, Suzuki Motor Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Suzuki R&D Center India, inaugurated the BANAS SUZUKI BIOGAS PLANT at Agthala in Banaskantha district, Gujarat. The facility is Suzuki’s first plant dedicated to producing and selling compressed biogas (CBG) as fuel for CNG vehicles, developed under a 2023 agreement with the National Dairy Development Board and Banas Dairy....

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09