Eco Factor: Maruti Suzuki introduces zero emission, fuel efficient vehicles for the Indian market.
Embracing green technologies for a greener world India’s car market leader Maruti Suzuki has introduced two Two Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid cars and One ‘Eeco Charge’. Showcased during the Commonwealth Games at New Delhi the Maruti SX4 Hybrid is a Full Parallel Hybrid with Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) on a sedan platform. The hybrid features an electric motor and twin clutch arrangement with advance lithium-ion battery technology. The concept combines a 1.2 liter K-series petrol engine and a 50 kW electric motor along with 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission besides offering 25 per cent more fuel efficiency compared to conventional gasoline vehicle.
On the other hand the Maruti Eeco Charge MPV is a zero emission, electric vehicle that gets powered by 50 KW motor and a 24kWh Lithium-ion battery. Charged using a household source the car has a driving range of 100 km with top speed reaching 100 km/hour.
Via: AutoBlogGreen
