General Motors (GM) is to launch a hybrid car in south Asia by the end of the year, the group’s country head revealed yesterday.
According to the Financial Times, the US carmaker announced its plans after it was revealed that it was to shelve a project to build an electric car for the country with Reva (see story).
The car giant altered its plans after Reva sold a majority stake to Mahindra & Mahindra.
Meanwhile GM India recently launched a CNG (compressed natural gas) version of its Chevrolet Aveo model this month. The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle fitted with a full-size petrol tank.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Slym said: “The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.”
Its running cost are estimated to be approximately 54 per cent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 per cent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new vehicle is expected to prove popular with individual and fleet customers in the country.
Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG.
