Indian Manufacturers Introduce Hydrogen and Hybrid Vehicles
14 January 2006
 |
| A conventional Alpha |
Indian vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra introduced a hydrogen-fueled three-wheeler and a prototype for a diesel hybrid SUV at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. Tractor maker Sonalika Group also introduced a hydrogen-powered three-wheeler.
Mahindra & Mahindra’s HY-Alpha three-wheeler fuels a single cylinder combustion engine with 1.3 kg of compressed hydrogen stored in a tank. The Hy-Alpha has a range of 175 km (109 miles).
M & M also showcased a prototype diesel hybrid version of its Scorpio SUV. Expected to be ready for market before 2010, the hybrid is targeting fuel consumption of 6.45 liters/100km (36.5 mpg US).
The Scorpio hybrid will combine the 2.6-liter turbo common rail diesel engine with a mild hybrid implementation to deliver an 8–10% improvement in fuel economy.
Heading up Mahindra & Mahindra’s efforts is Arun Jaura, vice-president (product development and R&D) for the automotive sector. Dr. Jaura spent 9 years at Ford working on Hybrid development, and had most recently been the Vehicle Engineering Manager and Technical Leader for Escape Hybrid before leaving in 2005 to go back to India.
Another hydrogen three-wheeler came from tractor manufacturer Sonalika Group. The company also displayed an all-electric three-wheeler at the event.
Last fall, Bajaj Auto displayed a prototype hydrogen-burning internal combustion engine (H2ICE) three-wheeler co-developed with ECD Ovonics. (Earlier post.)
More to come.
Resources:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Knowing you from internet,we are glad to introduce us as the biggest and the best manufacturer of forging hammers in China.Our company is Anyang Forging Press Machinery Industry Co.,Ltd which is appointed to produce the forging hammers by the government of China.We have an over 50 years experience in producing forging hammers and other forging press equipments.
If you want to know more about us and our products,please visit our website: http://www.chinesehammers.com
If you have any interest in importing from China,please let us know your specific inquiry.Kindly send your email to [email protected]
Thanks for your attention and hope a fruitful business cooperation with your company!
Best regards.
Yours
Dillon Wang
Anyang Forging Press Machinery
Industry Co.,Ltd
Adress:NO.12 Zhangde Road Anyang City
Henan Pronvince China
Tel:0086-372-5986768
Fax:0086-372-5931234
http://www.chinesehammers.com
E-mail: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Posted by: Xianfeng Wang | 31 March 2006 at 06:59 PM
dear sirs !
I come from Macedonia, sorry but i don't know very good english but I'm interesting to buying 20 yours small tractors to sale in my state.
I want to test 20 small tractors :
& Mahindra’s HY-Alpha three-wheeler fuels a single cylinder combustion engine with 1.3 kg of compressed hydrogen stored in a tank. The Hy-Alpha has a range of 175 km (109 miles).
Please send prices of this tractors with host.
Waiting your e-mail.
friendly
Posted by: Tim Berisha | 28 March 2007 at 06:13 AM