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News: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi, jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies.
About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
- It is a specialized fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in extreme climatic conditions.
- This technology also has wider civilian use in high-altitude and severe winter regions.
- Developed by: It is developed jointly by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies (IOCs).
- Advantage over conventional diesel engine:
- Conventional diesel can thicken and clog fuel filters at very low temperatures, affecting the operation of vehicles in high-altitude and snow-bound areas.
- XWG Diesel overcomes this challenge and remains effective at temperatures as low as minus 42 degrees Celsius.
- This fuel is compliant with BS-VI standards and IS 1460:2025 specifications, so it can be used in the Indian Army’s existing vehicle fleet without any engine modification or re-homologation.
- Significance
- It is a game-changing indigenous innovation that would enhance mobility, operational readiness and mission reliability across extreme climatic conditions.
- The fuel would eliminate practices, previously required to keep vehicles functional during severe winters, thereby improving the safety and morale of personnel.
