By Moses Patience Chat
The Management of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited (IVM) has unveiled its natural gas-powered trucks, buses and cars into the Nigerian market.
The new set of vehicles were recently unveiled by the President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye, at IVM’s plant, Nnewi in Anambra State.
The Head of Corporate Communications at IVM Group, Cornel Osigwe, said the unique feature of the new set of vehicles is the ability to make use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), making them more affordable than diesel and petrol operated vehicles.
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IVM, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, said the CNG vehicles are an idea whose time has come, and that the newly launched vehicles were produced to enhance transportation at a reduced cost.
He expressed gratitude to the Bank of Industry (BOI) for supporting and boosting the the growth of his entrepreneurial capacity.
Chief Chukwuma described the new cars as quality vehicles powered by CNG/LNG and produced as a sustainable alternative to diesel. He noted that the CNG and LNG buses are part of Innoson Vehicles’ commitment to promoting environment-friendly transportation in Nigeria.
According to him, “they are designed to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality, while providing a comfortable and safe ride for passengers.
“The commissioning of the Innoson Vehicles CNG and LNG buses represents a significant step forward in Nigeria’s efforts to promote local content and innovation in the automotive industry.”