Malaysia To Phase Out CNG Vehicles By 2025 Over Safety Concerns
The Malaysian government has declared plans to get rid of the utilization of compacted petroleum gas (CNG) for vehicles and end the offer of flammable gas vehicles (NGV) in the country.
Loke Siew Fook, clergyman of transport, talked at a public interview as of late, as indicated by Free Malaysia Today (FMT), a nearby media association.
In Malaysia, CNG is alluded to as NGV.
Fook said CNG-controlled vehicles can presently not be enlisted or be utilized in Malaysia from July 1, 2025.
He likewise said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), an administration possessed oil and gas organization, will end the offer of CNG at its stations in stages, beginning on July 1, 2025.
The clergyman said with around 44,383 NGVs at present in the nation — representing 0.2 percent of vehicles in Malaysia, barring cruisers — the wellbeing of street clients and the public will be reestablished.
“The NGV tanks of these vehicles are presently arriving at the finish of their administration life and should be supplanted and NGV tanks ordinarily have a protected use time of 15 years,” Fook said.
He further said there are additionally some vehicle proprietors who have adjusted their vehicles utilizing condensed petrol gas (LPG) chambers, which are exceptionally risky.
The priest said the vehicles had caused blasts during mishaps.
‘WE ARE Offering Help Bundles FOR THE Progress’
Fook said a help bundle pointed toward aiding proprietors of CNG-controlled vehicles during the approaching progress time frame has been set up.
“Cab drivers utilizing NGV vehicles are qualified for an oddball RM3,000 e-voucher through Petronas’ Setel versatile application,” he said.
“They probably been enlisted with the Land Public Vehicle Organization before October 1.
“For double fuel vehicle proprietors, they can get their NGV packs taken out free of charge at studios chose by the vehicle service. Their vehicles should be enrolled with the street transport office (JPJ) before October 1.
“Ultimately, for proprietors of simply NGV-controlled vehicles, they are qualified for an oddball installment in light of the ongoing worth of their vehicles, which not set in stone by a free appraiser.
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