Ashok Leyland rolls out its range of CVs based on alternative fuel technologies

Ashok Leyland

India's premier vehicle show, Auto Expo, is back in Greater Noida on the outskirts of Delhi. The biennial event that was last held in 2020 marked its return with 75 launches and five global premieres. Among those to watch out for is automaker Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, which on January 10 showcased seven advanced mobility solutions.

The company, a pioneer in bringing cutting-edge technologies, displayed its range of futuristic vehicles, powered by hydrogen and electric powertrains.

Among the new products showcased at Auto Expo 2023 are a battery electric vehicle, a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), a hydrogen-fuelled vehicle, one that runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG), an intercity powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and an internal combustion engine mini passenger bus.

Apart from a new 13.5-metre CNG-powered sleeper bus, the company also unveiled an electric variant of its intermediate commercial vehicle, the Boss truck. It also introduced a hydrogen-powered FCEV based on its modular AVTR platform with on-board electricity generation.

A new logo was also unveiled by Ashok Leyland to commemorate the company's 75 years in business.

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Dheeraj Hinduja, Executive Chairman, Ashok Leyland, launching the new

alternative energy products, said in a press release, “The range of our new clean-energy products, covering both the truck and bus segments, underscores our capability and readiness to lead the transformation in the road transportation sector. We will remain deeply invested in the cause of sustainability, aspiring to lead the market with our new-generation commercial vehicles.”

With 75 years of expertise in India, a 24-hour support network across the country, and internal development resources, Ashok Leyland wants to increase its product offerings and market share in the rapidly growing alternative fuel sector, the company said.

Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland, commented, “The automotive

sector has seen a wave of technological upgrade in the last two years with green fuel being the future of the industry. Our aim is to make India's alternate fuel segment self-reliant and be one of the flagbearers of the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign.”