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What’s next for Tata Nexon? Is a CNG-AMT variant brewing?

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Read more Tata Nexon CNG broke cover at Bharat Global Mobility Expo 2024 previewing a petrol-CNG variant of the compact SUV, which paved the way for speculation for a CNG-AMT variant as well. Besides that, Nexon will be the automaker’s latest model to be available in petrol-only, petrol-CNG and electric powertrain options.

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Why India is in love with hybrid cars?

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While the ultimate goal remains steady on battery electric vehicles, hybrid cars are bridging the gap between pure EVs and fossil fuel-propelled models that run on petrol or diesel. The reason behind this is the rising consumer demand for this tech. Petrol and diesel prices in India have shot up by around 41 per cent since 2019.

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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Tata Motors rolls out 3 lakh units of Tata Punch SUV | Autocar Professional

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The Punch uses Tata Motors’ twin-CNG-cylinder tech which deploys two 30-litre capacity tanks in the boot floor to maximise usable boot space. litre petrol engine delivers fuel efficiency of 18.82kpl in Manual and 18.97kpl in AMT, the Punch CNG has a claimed fuel efficiency of 26.99km/kg. lakh (on-road Delhi). While the 1.2-litre

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Strong support for EV ambitions | Autocar Professional

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Boon for automotive industry The PLI scheme for the automotive industry in India is designed to drive high-tech green manufacturing, specifically targeting Advanced Technology Vehicles (ATVs) such as electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. It incentivises OEMs to ramp up production and adoption of these environmentally friendly vehicles.

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Tata Nexon CNG vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG: Technology comparison

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Read more Once launched, the upcoming Tata Nexon CNG SUV is going to be the second compact SUV in the country with a petrol-CNG bi-fuel powertrain after the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. One of them was the Nexon iCNG, which comes as a petrol-CNG bi-fuel powered iteration of the highly popular compact SUV.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Don’t hold your breath for Australia… Chrysler luxury EV – now part of Stellantis, Chrysler has big EV plans, including a high-tech luxury EV that was previewed as a concept. Audi RS e-Tron GT.