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Why is the use of diesel and petrol as fuels in automobiles being replaced by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in big cities?
The use of diesel and petrol as fuels in automobiles is being replaced by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in big cities because CNG produces harmful products in a very small amount. It burns without producing smoke. The use of CNG as fuel in automobiles has reduced air pollution in big cities.
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