Its necessary to weigh the pros and cons of both LPG and CNG cars before you choose one between them. Like the debate between petrol and diesel cars never gets over, similarly a new debate topic has emerged in last few years that is what car to be chosen between CNG (Compressed Natural gas) and LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) cars. The only disadvantage that lies with CNG kit is that it will occupy lot of space in your vehicle and would require a steel exterior to keep it from wear and tear on uneven rough paths. The cost of installing this kit is between Rs.25000 – Rs.35000 and CNG also has a tendency to bringing doen the performance level of your vehicle.
LPG doesn’t need so many arrangements and is lighter to carry but it isn’t as eco-friendly as CNG is. LPG emissions have a lower level of greenhouse gases as compared to diesel and petrol but CNG emissions are cleaner than this gas. Also, LPG refilling stations may not be available in every part of nation but you will find a CNG refilling station in maximum cities. The cost of running an average vehicle on petrol is Rs.7.65/km while a CNG kit helps in reducing it to Rs.2.65/km. But CNG has an adverse impact over the power system of the vehicle. LPG on the other hand doesn’t hamper the performance of engine as it is a derivative of petrol.
The weight proportions of both are also quite different from each other. The weight of LPG cylinder is just 1/3rd of a CNG kit and allows you with some extra space for luggage. In case of hatchbacks it is one of the most portable options. In a survey that was recently carried out by Centre For Science and Environment India, by 2014 there will be around 200 CNG filling station in India. Also by end of 2020 India will have more than 58 lakh CNG vehicles running in India. A pretty good picture indeed as you can expect that if 58 lakh CNG vehicles will be ruling Indian roads than least half of it will be the number of LPG vehicles and so will be the number of electric cars. Really presents a picture of clean India.
To motivate usage of CNG in India, Indian Government recently made CNG conversion mandatory for all the public transport vehicles that have been running in town for more than 10 years. The rule at present has been implemented in Mumbai and New Delhi only. But its implementation on a larger basis is eagerly awaited. This will help in bringing down pollution level in all major cities of India.
Whatever you may choose, CNG or LPG, it will reduce your travel expenses to a larger extent and would help you with your savings. All that you need to spend on is installation the charges of which will be compensated in savings that you will be making in coming years.
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