Bajaj has launched the world’s bike that runs on CNG gas. You can check a news package about this.
After petrol and diesel, electric vehicles are everywhere now. And guess what? Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles are popular too.
In the first 11 months of 2023-24, sales of CNG cars jumped to 4,02,433 from 3,05,902 in the financial year 2022-23. Sales of three-wheelers went up from 2,17,389 in 2022-23 to 3,26,802 in nearly a year.(Bajaj Released The World’s First CNG Bike in India, Check Price, Mileage and Other Features)
Buses and vans also saw a rise from 69,012 to 1,34,132. Overall, sales of CNG vehicles across all segments increased from 6,79,822 in FY 2022-23 to a whopping 9,39,615 in the first 11 months of FY 2023-24.
That means CNG vehicle sales increased by 38% in just one year! People are buying more CNG vehicles instead of petrol & diesel ones because it’s cheaper. Plus, the central government’s pricing policy on natural gas has made it even more affordable.
Not to forget, the easy access to CNG gas is also helping these vehicles gain popularity. Now after cars and three-wheelers, we have CNG-powered two-wheelers hitting the roads for the first time.
Bajaj introduced the world’s first petrol and CNG-powered bike—Freedom 125. It’s also known for having the highest mileage among motorcycles worldwide. Using this bike can save you thousands of rupees every month. Basically, more usage equals more savings! The bike comes with a 2 kg CNG cylinder and a 2-liter petrol tank. Its starting price is Rs 95,000 & it’s available in three variants.
Since this is the world’s first CNG motorcycle, people are curious about its details like where the cylinder is fitted and how safe it is. Here are answers to some common questions:
1. Where is the CNG cylinder fitted?
The cylinder is located under the seat of Bajaj Freedom 125. It’s small and has a capacity of 2 kg. You can’t see it unless you remove the seat!
2. How is CNG filled?
There’s a special spot in the fuel tank for filling up with CNG (right next to where you fill petrol). So no need to open the seat or get off your bike to refuel.
3. How much mileage will it give on 1kg of CNG?
It comes with a tank that holds up to 2 kg of CNG. After filling up completely, it can run for approximately 230 km—that’s about 115 km per kg! And it can run an extra100 km with petrol.
4. How safe is the CNG cylinder?
The company ran several tests for safety & showed videos during the launch event too! They’ve ensured it won’t blast during an accident.
5. How much will be saved using a CNG bike compared to a petrol one?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari mentioned at the launch that running costs for petrol two-wheelers are around Rs 2.25 per kilometer while for CNG it’s just Rs 1 per kilometer. Savings depend on gas prices in your city though!
Other companies might follow Bajaj in launching their own versions soon. According to IGRA predictions by 2027—CNG could become India’s second-most preferred vehicle fuel due its favorable characteristics & low operating costs! New generation models are expected bring significant changes within Indian transport sector…Exciting times ahead!