IAC welcomes Telangana's move to promote auto LPG, Urges nationwide adoption for clean Mobility
Hyderabad, June 11 (UNI) The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) on Wednesday welcomed Telangana government's decision to include Auto LPG as an approved fuel for 40,000 new eco-friendly autos within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits of Hyderabad.
This forward-thinking move is set to significantly reduce vehicular emissions in the city and marks a crucial step towards cleaner urban air, IAC said in a release.
As India strives to tackle rising air pollution and achieve its climate goals, it is imperative to utilize the full spectrum of clean fuels available.
Embracing a diverse mix of alternative fuels—including Auto LPG, CNG, electricity, and biofuels—will not only accelerate the transition to clean mobility but also enhance the nation's energy security, provide consumers with more choices, and ensure a practical, scalable approach to reducing emissions across the country.
Mr. Suyash Gupta, Director General of Indian Auto LPG Coalition, said, "Telangana government's decision to include Auto LPG as an eco-friendly fuel is a positive and timely move in India's fight against rising urban pollution. Including Auto LPG in alternative fuel policies not only helps reduce harmful vehicular emissions but also strengthens India's overall energy security by diversifying our fuel mix. Auto LPG is a proven, cost-effective, and readily available solution that can deliver immediate improvements in air quality, especially in our most polluted cities. We urge other states and the central government to adopt similar policies, ensuring that clean fuel options like Auto LPG are accessible to millions of vehicle owners nationwide."
On a related note, the IAC had also acknowledged the recent move by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to restrict the addition of new diesel and petrol vehicles to e-commerce and aggregator fleets in the Delhi-NCR region from January 1 next year.
Such decisive action is a significant milestone in India's journey towards clean mobility and reflects a strong commitment to addressing the rising pollution issues in one of the country's most critical regions.
"To achieve even more impactful and immediate results in curbing air pollution, it is essential that more OEMs start offering LPG variants and that the retrofitment is actively encouraged as well across the nation. With over 33crore petrol and diesel vehicles already on our roads, an outright ban or phase-out is simply not feasible in the short term. By incentivizing and streamlining retrofitment to cleaner fuels like Auto LPG, we can rapidly convert millions of existing vehicles into low-emission alternatives. Auto LPG is not only cost-effective for consumers but also delivers substantial reductions in harmful emissions, making our cities healthier and our air cleaner. We urge policymakers to complement this progressive fleet policy with robust support for retrofitment initiatives, ensuring a practical, sustainable, and inclusive transition to clean mobility for India's vast vehicle population," he added.
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