Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has commenced the delivery of India's first LNG-powered haulage truck - AVTR 1922 to aGas Limited in Hosur.

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.

With this, Ashok Leyland becomes the first Indian Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to unveil an in-house LNG engine compliant with BSVI Stage II emission standards.

Sanjeev Kumar, President, MHCV, Ashok Leyland, said, "We are delighted to deliver the first batch of AVTR 1922 LNG-powered haulage truck to Mahanagar Gas Limited. Our steadfast commitment revolves around the dynamic needs of customers in the ever-evolving world of sustainable transportation. 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."