WHEELS OF THE FUTURE

All major automakers, from global giants to Indian poster boys, showcased a host of trendy yet environment-friendly options for the Indian roads at the biennial event.

By CHANCHAL PAL CHAUHAN

10,000 Electric two-wheelers and cars are sold in India every year. In China, it is over 200, 000 The Indian automotive industry’s biggest event brings to fore a host of new and environment-friendly mobility options, which could allay growing environment concerns. While hybrid and electric technologies may still be in their nascent stage in the subcontinent, with the pressure on fossil fuels ramping up, green technologies are evolving as a viable power solution to tackle the ever-growing commuting demands. The emphasis on these alternatives was more than evident at the Auto Expo 2016. The buzz was around Toyota Prius – the world's first mass-produced hybrid with over eight million units sold so far. It offers the most solid template of technological evolution – a conventional petrol engine mated to an electric motor –…

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Business Today (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 28, 2016

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