Ashok Leyland Launches Twin Fuel CNG-Petrol Variants of DOST and DOST+ XL LCVs
Ashok Leyland has launched Twin Fuel variants of its DOST and DOST+ XL light commercial vehicles, enabling seamless switching between CNG and petrol for extended range and lower emissions.
400 km
500 km
₹8.20 lakh
What Happened
Ashok Leyland has launched Twin Fuel variants of its DOST and DOST+ XL light commercial vehicles. These vehicles can run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as the primary fuel and switch to petrol as a backup, addressing range anxiety for CNG users. The launch reinforces the company's commitment to sustainable mobility in the LCV segment.
“The launch of our TWIN FUEL DOST and DOST+ XL is a significant step in our journey towards sustainable and customer-focused innovation. These vehicles empower operators to drive in the cleaner and greener CNG mode and switch to Petrol as a backup fuel when required, ensuring overall lower operating costs and reduced emissions.”
1410 kgkg
Segment-defining payload for the Twin Fuel variant.
The TWIN FUEL DOST offers a payload of 1218 kg and a driving range of 400 km, with a 120-litre CNG tank and 5-litre petrol reserve. The TWIN FUEL DOST+ XL delivers a range of 500 km from a 148-litre CNG tank and 5-litre petrol tank. Pricing starts at ₹8.20 lakh for the DOST and ₹8.75 lakh for the DOST+ XL (ex-showroom).
Why this matters
The twin-fuel technology reduces range anxiety for CNG vehicle users, offering operational flexibility and lower running costs, which could benefit small businesses and fleet operators in India.
Terms in This Story
- CNG
- Compressed Natural Gas, a cleaner-burning alternative to petrol and diesel.
- LCV
- Light Commercial Vehicle, a class of trucks and vans used for goods transport.
- Twin Fuel
- A system that allows a vehicle to operate on two different fuels, switching as needed.
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