Auto component maker Phinia explores making alternative fuel systems in India on rising CNG demand, says CTO
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US-based automobile component maker Phinia, which currently has a fuel system manufacturing unit in Gurugram, is set to expand its operations in India as the demand for alternative fuels, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG), rises in the country, vice president and chief technology officer Todd Anderson said in an exclusive interview with Mint.
To be clear, Phinia operates in India through a local subsidiary, Phinia Delphi Pvt. Ltd.
The parent company, which had an annual turnover of about $3.5 billion, is exploring plans to make new fuel systems for two-, three-, and four-wheelers, along with commercial vehicles at its Gurugram facility, Anderson said, adding that the final investment amount could not be disclosed as it was under discussion. Also Read | Luxury automakers make a comeback at Auto Expo 2025 with an electrifying lineup Anderson said the company viewed India's rising CNG demand as a stepping stone towards adopting alternative fuels that reduce vehicular emissions, such as hydrogen, ethanol and methanol.
"We are interested in the steps that OEs (automakers) appear to be taking toward alternative fuels, in this case CNG. So, we have CNG products and experience as our customers, the OEs, maybe use CNG as a step towards the alternative fuel of hydrogen, to the point where CNG can be supplied, maybe with a 15% hydrogen blend," said Anderson at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
CNG adoption in India has taken off due to the affordability of the gas and the ease of access. Also Read | Tata Sierra makes a comeback in ICE avatar at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 The government's Vahan dashboard for vehicle data showed a consistent increase in the sales of CNG-only
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