The $2500 New Car--From India!!!
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Well, they think they can make it meet the laws of other nations if they decide to export it. Right now, it's an India only car with future expansion most likely into Eastern Europe (former Soviet Block), Africa, Asia and South America. In those countries, the lack of a real highway system means they do not need to be all that fast. These countries also do not need to meet NHTSA or EURO-NCAP safety standards like western Europe or North America. What is bad about it is that it will stretch the ever-shrinking oil supplies even further as more and more people vie for the same amount of oil. I do not want to keep these cars from these people, nor am I an eco-fascist who thinks they need to use public transportation instead. In these countries, a car is a necessity to economic growth. I am a little worried that we will go the way of Europe and see $10 a gallon gas in the short and long term as China and India place hundreds of millions more cars and trucks on the road.
Here's one of Tata's other projects: THE CAR THAT RUNS ON COMPRESSED AIR!!!!!!!!!
It's a joint venture with the French, but interesting to read about from a technical standpoint.
Here's the article the pic is from:http://www.gizmag.com/go/7000/
Another interesting vehicle to look at is the GM EV1 prototype that they built as a gas turbine-electric hybrid vehicle in the late 90's.
It's a joint venture with the French, but interesting to read about from a technical standpoint.
Here's the article the pic is from:http://www.gizmag.com/go/7000/
Another interesting vehicle to look at is the GM EV1 prototype that they built as a gas turbine-electric hybrid vehicle in the late 90's.
Well...if these cars represent the future of the automobile, the future is bleak and ugly indeed... But the technology is cool.
I agree...sort of. I mean, the technology is interesting, but the look is horrible. The future is the most bleak due to the increased world use of oil and thus the higher prices at the pump more than anything else. With more and more economies growing to the point of widespread car ownership, there is an ever increasing demand for the same amount of fuel. I would rather be able to be mobile in something ugly than be forced to walk or take the bus.
I'd rather own an automotive variety pack. Need to haul something? Use the truck!. Need to save money? Econobox. Go fast or look cool? That's what the Cutlass is for (in theory...). I used to have 5 cars, but am down to only three now. Did I mention I am also single and live alone?
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