Which of the following are the benefits of converting the Tractor to CNG for a farmer?
A. Overall emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel.
B. Save up to 50% on the fuel cost.
C. More power/equal in comparison to Diesel-run engine.
D. All of these
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari formally launched India’s first-ever diesel tractor converted into a CNG tractor on February 12.
The more specific benefits of converting the Tractor to CNG for a farmer are:
- The test reports indicates that the retrofitted tractor produces more power/equal in comparison to Diesel-run engine.
- Overall emissions are reduced by 70% as compared to Diesel.
- It will help farmers to save up to 50% on the fuel cost as the current Diesel prices are Rs.77.43/L whereas CNG is only Rs.42/kg.