Ashok Leyland Starts Deliveries Of LNG-powered Haulage Truck – AVTR 1922
Ashok Leyland, the flagship Company of the Hinduja Group and a commercial vehicle manufacturer, has commenced the deliveries of India’s first LNG-powered haulage truck - AVTR 1922 to Mahanagar Gas in Hosur.
Ashok Leyland is the first Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BSVI Stage II emission standards.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjeev Kumar, President- MHCV business at Ashok Leyland, said, “For over a decade, we have been at the forefront of the alternative energy landscape, beginning with our groundbreaking CNG buses. We firmly believe that our innovations in alternate energy space will not only provide eco-conscious solutions but also ensure long-term profitability for our esteemed customers.”
The AVTR 1922, powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), is built on the AVTR platform and shares a high degree of commonality with Ashok Leyland's existing diesel truck range.
Salient features of AVTR 1922 LNG powered truck
♦ 6-cylinder H-series engine
♦ Built on AVTR – India’s first and only fully modular truck platform
♦ Performance optimised for Indian operating conditions
♦ Factory-built cabin meeting all safety norms
♦ Full metal front fascia for increased safety and easy reparability
