Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : Bajaj Auto launches world’s first CNG-powered bike

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

Bajaj Auto launches world’s first CNG-powered bike

The Bajaj Freedom CNG motorcycle offers significant fuel cost savings, potentially reducing expenses by around 50% compared to petrol motorcycles.

The Bajaj Freedom CNG motorcycle boasts significant fuel cost savings, with users potentially saving around 50 per cent compared to similar petrol motorcycles. It features a CNG tank that provides a range of over 200 km on just 2 kg of CNG fuel. Additionally, a 2-litre petrol tank acts as a range extender, offering an additional 130 km if the CNG supply is exhausted, ensuring an uninterrupted journey.

Environmentally, the Bajaj Freedom stands out by producing approximately 26.7 per cent less CO2 emissions than petrol motorcycles. Moreover, CNG vehicles emit 85 per cent lower non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHCs) and 43 per cent less nitrogen oxide (NOx), contributing to a cleaner and greener environment.

Unique features

The design of the Bajaj Freedom CNG motorcycle integrates comfort, safety, and convenience. Despite the challenge of fitting a CNG system within the compact structure of a motorcycle, Bajaj Auto has managed to securely house the CNG tank and kit within a trellis frame. The bike has undergone rigorous testing to ensure safety. Featuring a horizontally inclined engine and a Link-Mono shock system, the motorcycle optimises space and provides a stable ride. Its design includes an 825mm saddle height and a narrow mid-section for easy ground contact. Despite the addition of a CNG tank, the motorcycle’s weight distribution maintains a similar center of gravity to petrol motorcycles, ensuring neutral handling and rider confidence. The mono-linked type suspension enhances wheel .

source:Bajaj/thehindu/torrentgas

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