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Using natural gas to power the public and private mobility industry would reduce transport costs Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, is on the road to decrease its carbon emissions through a greener public transport system. Thirty locally produced hybrid compressed natural gas (CNG) powered buses have been inaugurated in Abuja, Nigeria. The green energy vehicles, manufactured by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), can carry up to 100 passengers each (55 seated and 45 standing). At the heart of the bus is the 8.3L Cummins Engine EQC300, a dual-fuel engine that can run on both diesel and compressed natural gas. The engine’s dual fuel feature gives the vehicle the advantages of cleaner emissions, lower fuel costs, and extended engine life. Furthermore, the buses are equipped with air conditioning, front and rear automated doors for safety and efficiency and a built-in multimedia system for passengers to enjoy audiovisual content. The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) donated the buses to the federal government. At the handing-over ceremony in Abuja, it was noted that – considering commercial vehicles account for about 80% of Nigeria’s petroleum demand – using natural gas to power the nation’s public and private mobility industry would reduce transportation costs and enhance productivity. ESI |
