Ashok Leyland inks pact with Brehon Energy for Hythane use

Chennai, Dec 18 (UNI) Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship in India, has signed an agreement with Brehon Energy PLC, Australia, for technology for the use of ecologically superior Hythane gas in CNG engines.

Brehon Energy PLC has acquired and developed patents, technology and know-how for the production, storage, dispensing and use of Hythane, a company release here said.

This agreement with Brehon would enable Ashok Leyland to offer its 6-cylinder 'H' series engines to operate on Hythane. Use of Hythane, which is a prepared blend of hydrogen and natural gas, dramatically reduces gaseous emissions compared to CNG, which is by itself a 'clean' fuel, the release said.

Currently, Ashok Leyland produces BS3 compliant diesel and CNG engines. The re-engineered engines using Hythane will meet the more stringent, future emission norms starting with BS4.

The use of CNG in vehicular applications is expected to grow in line with the Indian Government's plans to make available CNG in more parts of the country, the release added.

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