(This article was originally published on December 28, 2014) MUMBAI: The number of vehicles using compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Mumbai region has surged by more than 200% since 2011, according to data released by Mahanagar Gas LTD. CNG-equipped vehicles account for about 30% of all vehicles.

There are 4.05 lakh Vehicles in the metropolitan area Vehicles using CNG. Although the specialty store was established around 12 years ago, for CNG, the demand for powered vehicles has increased over the past four years. Data shows that 38,700 cars were converted to CNG in 2011-12 and the number almost doubled to 790,000 in the next fiscal. An MGL spokesperson said that in 2013, the number of vehicles increased by 1.2 lakh between 2011 and 2014, a record increase in vehicles in nearly a decade.

Green fuel is cheaper (43.455 kilograms per kilogram Rs 68.86 per kilogram Rs.) liters of petrol), provides better mileage and reduces harmful emissions.

Rajesh Jayaram recently installed CNG in his car He said, “We were worried that there would be a long queue for adding CNG fuel, but now we have found enough CNG outlets in the city. Green fuel. It was a wise decision.” He suggests that if their cars travel long distances every day, they should use compressed natural gas.

Jai Shah, a businessman from Mulund, said, “I drive from Mulund to Vile Parle for work every day and have saved at least Rs 40,000 per month by switching to CNG. I am happy because I am no longer polluting the environment.”

MGL officials said there are 170 people in the Mumbai region with more than 170 pumps and 900 dispensing units. To meet the growing demand, we plan to increase it by 10-20% every year.

He said, “Those who want to switch to CNG any RTO can start with any RTO Approved dealer offices can get conversion kits. There are 36 in total. A dealership, details of which can be found at mahanagargasass.com above. The cost of the conversion is Rs 30,000-50,000 depending on the model. An official said, “It is a one-time investment but can yield long-term profits.” ‘

Public transportation is gradually shifting to CNG. according to sources, BEST has a fleet of 4,200 buses, of which 2,800 have been retrofitted with CNG kits, and more buses are likely to be replaced. Mumbai has 108 lakh rickshaws and 55,000 rickshaws CNG for cabs and vehicles.

Senior MGL official “CNG has a higher ignition temperature than other fuels, so it is less likely to have accidents or spontaneous combustion and is environmentally friendly,” he added. “The operating cost of a CNG vehicle is 53 percent. “It is 25 percent cheaper than gasoline and diesel cars,” he said. ‘According to sources,’ MGL It is expanding its network to Kalyan, Dombivli, Ambernath, Badlapur, Ulahasnagar, Bhiwandi and Panvel.