Natural gas truck demand to rise

As China curbs the use of diesel in its battle against air pollution, demand for natural gas powered trucks will continue to rise, especially in the logistics, postal services and public transportation sectors, according to industry experts.

Compared with electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles are more economical, said Wei Honglian, an official in charge of the vehicle emissions department at the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Natural gas vehicles, especially liquefied natural gas heavy-duty trucks, will prove popular, he said during a seminar held in Beijing recently.