CNG/LPG Motorcycles From Bajaj Auto
April 28th, 2006 by Paul Crowe - "The Kneeslider"Bajaj Auto, the second largest motorcycle manufacturer in India is planning to produce a line of CNG/LPG powered motorcycles beginning this year. The motorcycles will actually be dual fuel capable and besides running on either CNG or LPG, they will also run on regular gasoline.
Like the CLEVER concept we wrote about yesterday designed with a compressed natural gas powerplant and cars like a new CNG powered Honda Civic being introduced this year, these motorcycles will take advantage of CNG which is an extremely low emission fuel that runs in regular internal combustion engines.
Low emission and alternate fuel vehicles don’t have to use exotic technology. High gasoline prices quickly make a lot of existing fuels price competitive and adding the new capabilities to current engines makes sense. CNG/LPG has been used on many commercial vehicles for years and it’s starting to filter down to regular commuter vehicles.
Thanks, Tom!
Links: Economic Times Bajaj Auto
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April 28th, 2006 at 1:01 pm
rest assured, it will not be available in the US.
Why is it that any time something new and alternative comes out it is not available in the US? Direct injection 2-strokes that are cleaner than 4-strokes; not available. Ultra high efficiency diesels, N/A. Efficient, clean burning diesel chrysler magnums - only in europe. CNG? Only for government vehicles or home brew techies. I see CNG Ford Rangers all over the place with government plates but no CNG Rangers at the Ford dealerships.
I honestly don’t think the US wants to become less dependent on oil or have cleaner air. There is already so much available to do this but for some reason is mandated out of possibility.
-todd
April 28th, 2006 at 2:24 pm
is compressed natural gas on a motorcycle a good idea? I’m thinking from the potential to literally be sitting on something that will go boom not just from flame, but from pressure. it would take some getting use to that is for sure.
May 24th, 2006 at 4:20 am
Hi Keith nah CNG is not the go for Motorcycles or cars actually too dry in the combustion chamber. And like you say compressed to 2,000 psi or so.
LPG is much better 99 octane burns wetter than modern petrols and CNG and is only compressed to 100psi there fore the tanks are lighter than CNG tanks which are VERY heavy. In case you’re worried about “sitting on a bomb” think again petrol aint that safe either!!
September 16th, 2006 at 3:19 pm
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CNG KIT FOR MOTORCYCLE,OR FULL UNIT FITED WITH CNG SYATEM.
October 29th, 2006 at 1:06 am
we reresent a very big company manufacturing motorcycles and are interested in buying cng kits in bulk with/without cylinders.pl give fulldetails at an earliest.
June 4th, 2007 at 10:28 pm
Are looking for LPG kit for Ural 2006 Gear-Up Model. Believe this 3-wheel
military machine design best suited for dual tanks to increase range. Also
want the metal sidecar as increased protection for tankage. Would rather
go with this idea than consider purchase of BMW, H/D, etc. - etc. Want to
be riding LPG Ural when all gasoline sells more than $10 U.S. / gallon.