Bhubaneswar, March 6 -- Bajaj Auto is poised to launch the world's first compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered motorcycle in the next quarter, revealed the firm's Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj on Monday.

Bajaj said there was a 50-65% reduction in fuel cost and operating costs. The emission levels were lower compared to ICE vehicles . The CNG prototype had seen a 50% reduction in CO2, 75% in Carbon Monoxide and a reduction of almost 90% in non-methane hydrocabon emissions.

Rajiv Bajaj also mentioned that the CNG-powered motorcycle would be able to do what Hero Honda managed to do in the commuter segment. It is clear to mention that Mr Bajaj was referring to the CD100 motorcycle that revolutionised the concept of commuting in India.

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