Bajaj Auto Ltd revolutionized urban transportation in India by launching the first batch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) autorickshaws in New Delhi on 29 May 2000. This eco-friendly alternative significantly reduced pollution and became a popular mode of transport across Indian cities.
- Dual Fuel System:
Equipped with a 3-kg CNG tank and a 3-litre petrol standby tank.
Ensures fuel flexibility, allowing operation even if CNG is unavailable.
- Efficient Engine:
175 cc, four-stroke single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine.
Delivers approximately 50 km per kg of CNG, making it highly fuel-efficient.
- Eco-Friendly & Emission Compliance:
Meets Bharat-II emission norms (early Indian vehicle emission regulations).
Significantly reduces air pollution compared to traditional petrol/diesel rickshaws.
- Lower Running Costs:
CNG is cheaper than petrol, making it a cost-effective option for drivers.
Requires less maintenance than conventional two-stroke autorickshaws.
Improved urban air quality by reducing harmful emissions.
Encouraged a shift from polluting diesel/petrol rickshaws to cleaner fuels.
Popularized CNG as a viable fuel option for public transport in Indian cities.
Helped autorickshaw drivers save on fuel costs, increasing profitability.
Bajaj’s CNG autorickshaw initiative played a key role in India’s sustainable transport revolution, paving the way for wider CNG adoption in commercial vehicles.
