Maruti SX4 Hybrid and Eeco Charge unveiled today

Maruti Suzuki, in its initiative to be associated with the Commonwealth Games national initiative, handed over two Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid and One ‘Eeco Charge’ cars today to Mr Arvinder Singh Lovely, Hon’ble Minister of Transport for NCT Delhi. The vehicles are intended to be used in the upcoming Commonwealth Games and were handed over by Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, in the city.

SX4 Hybrid is a Full Parallel Hybrid with Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) based on a sedan platform. SX4 Hybrid presents a case of evolution of transportation system with elements of flexibility, style and eco-friendliness. The car offers mobility solution in an eco-friendly yet stylish manner. The hybrid system used in the SX4 Hybrid features an electric motor and twin clutch arrangement with advance Lithium-ion battery technology. The concept combines a 1.2 litre K-series petrol engine and a 50 kW electric motor along with 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission. Together, these provide high fuel economy with lower emissions. The SX4 Hybrid is also capable of running solely on its electric motor, offering a further boost to fuel efficiency and zero emission modes in city driving. The SX4 hybrid offers 25 per cent more fuel efficiency compared to conventional gasoline vehicle.

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Eeco Charge’ is a zero-emission, pure electric vehicle developed on a MPV platform. It is powered by a 50kW motor and a 24kWh Lithium-ion battery. On full charge it promises a driving range of around 100km and attains top speed of 100 km per hour. The ‘Eeco Charge’ also has the ‘Sport Mode’ for acceleration enthusiast. The battery for ‘Eeco Charge’ has been packaged under floor for better drivability and retaining ample boot space. The real time display of State of Charge and ‘Distance to Empty’ addresses user’s anxiety. The ‘Eeco Charge’ can be charged using household power source.

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The development of these concept vehicles is a part of the initiative taken jointly by the Government of India and SIAM. The initiative is called the National Hybrid Propulsion Program (NHPP) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources (MNRE)’s High Energy Density Battery Development Program. On the same day Maruti Suzuki also unveiled the Eeco charge concept that would be used as the part of the demonstration fleet in Commonwealth games. Maruti Suzuki has made ready a lot of 14 future technology vehicles for the use at Commonwealth Games. These include 10 Maruti Suzuki SX4 Hybrid Cars and 4 Maruti Suzuki ‘Eeco Charge’ vehicles. The balance vehicles will be handed over to the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee for use by the Officials during the Commonwealth Games.

Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi seemed extremely elated on the occasion and expressed that he is happy that engineers at Maruti Suzuki have developed these future technology vehicles. This project has helped the engineers to increase their knowledge and enhance their R and D capability. He also qouted that they are grateful to the Government for their leadership to promote green technology in automobiles. Maruti Suzuki is happy to be associated with the Commonwealth Games national initiative, through these vehicles, were his final words on the occasion.

With such concept vehicles all set to dazzle the roads of the Indian capital the Commonweath games no longer seem common.