Maruti developing engines that run on Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG)

CBG engines can run on fuels with 90% methanol content.

According to a media report, Maruti Suzuki is working on engines that can run on Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) in addition to E20 and E85 compatible engines.

CBG engines can run on fuels with 90% methanol content. Compressed bio-gas is purified by removing hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide and water vapour from bio-gas produced from organic matter. It has a calorific value that is similar to CNG.

Maruti Suzuki is also working on E85 compatible engines. The flex-fuel engines can run on fuel with an 85% ethanol blend. But for now, the focus is on E20 engines, as all manufacturers will be required to have engines that run on E20 fuel by April 2023.

Toyota currently offers flex fuel engines in select markets of the world. Being a partner, Maruti Suzuki could leverage this to bring the alternative fuel technology to India.

Source: Car and Bike