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L – R: Head of Logistics, Coscharis Motors, Charity Isah; Sales Manager, Joylong, Coscharis Motors, Anthony Emuoborowho; General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communications, Coscharis Group, Abiona Babarinde; Head of CNG team, Coscharis Motors, Felix Adepinye; at the media launch of the Joylong CNG bus held at the Coscharis Group head office in Lagos.
Coscharis Motors has launched into the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) market with the unveiling of a mini bus that can be configured into different specifications for use as school bus, shuttles, long distance travels, ambulance etc.
Speaking on behalf of the company, the Group General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Communication of Coscharis Group, Mr. Abiona Babarinde, stated that “Coscharis Motors is proud to announce the addition of Joylong Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to its vehicle brands portfolio.
“The rationale for this latest addition is to create viable ownership solutions for fleet and individual customers both in Public and Private sectors respectively towards reducing budget for petrol and general vehicle maintenance within the warranty period and beyond. It also highlights the company’s commitment to its vision of remaining timeless in its relevance especially given the Government’s new policy direction and the need to upscale the CNG sector with professionals and certified technology”.
The Coscharis official added that “For us in Coscharis, this is the opportune moment to invest in CNG given the expansion of more refueling CNG stations across Nigeria and the high cost of petrol makes it a more viable option for Nigerians. Coming into the fray as an established brand in the automobile sector gives the CNG auto sector more credibility that will attract Nigerians who have been reluctant towards this idea so far.
“In addition, the need to align with global and local eco-friendly drive is an impetus with specific reference to the push by the Federal and Lagos State Governments. The Joylong CNG is a cleaner-burning fuel, producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to petrol; quieter engine operation which reduces noise pollution and enhances smoother driving experience”.
Stating that the long term plan is to commence the assembling of Joylong CNG buses at the existing Coscharis Assembly plant in Lagos, Babarinde highlighted key features of the bus to include the simplicity of utilising bi-fuel systems, ensuring seamless switching from Petrol to Gas.
“The innumerable benefits of running a CNG fleet include cost effectiveness with the Joylong CNG buses offering an average cost savings of 30-50% compared to sole reliance on petrol; less engine wear and tear which helps to increase the engine’s lifespan due to cleaner fuel and less maintenance requirements due to fewer oil changes and filter replacements.
“Though the Joylong CNG model is a first for Coscharis, the durability of the petrol Joylong buses have been tested and trusted over 7 years as the current fleet of the Company’s Staff buses are entirely Joylong models. These current models are 18 seater capacity on petrol engine”.
