Paraná vehicle fleet shifts from CNG to electric technology

In the state of Paraná, Brazil, there is a significant shift in vehicle fleet composition as drivers move away from Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in favor of electric and hybrid technologies. Data from the Paraná Transit Department (Detran-Pr) shows that the number of CNG-powered vehicles fell by 8.4% in July 2024 compared to the previous year, with pickup trucks seeing a 10.2% decrease.

In contrast, the fleet of 100% electric or hybrid vehicles experienced a substantial growth of 246.2%, rising from 8,256 to 28,586 units. While CNG remains a cost-effective alternative to gasoline and ethanol, particularly for high-mileage drivers, the need for vehicle conversion acts as a barrier compared to the increasing availability of factory-made electric models.