Calgary, Canada-based Alternative Fuel Systems (AFS) disclosed today the information with regard to its supplying of engine components for the past year to Mahindra & Mahindra which is the largest manufacturer of SUVs in India.
AFS are makers of natural gas engine controllers which can be used in compressed natural gas vehicles and includes Mahindra’s Maxx Maxi Truck. The proclamation comes after the company’s supply deal was signed with Mumbai’s Tata Motors around 2 years ago.
Jim Perry the AFS CEO did not reveal the measure of the Mahindra deal but informed the Cleantech Group that the 2 deals are sure to aid the company step-up its share of the little-but-developing market for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in India.
The roadblock to the adoption of CNG operated vehicle all over the world is insufficient distribution systems. India possesses the infrastructure for CNG refueling with 180 such natural gas fueling stations in Delhi alone.
Source: Cleantech