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.