In India, Hindustan Times reports while Maruti Suzuki India Limited is preparing to launch its first electric vehicle in the coming months, Chairman R.C. Bhargava emphasized the company’s strategy of offering diverse technologies to meet India’s varied economic and social needs. According to the annual report, 60% of Maruti Suzuki’s annual sales are projected to come from internal combustion engines powered by CNG, biogas, flex fuel, and ethanol-blended fuel, with 25% from hybrids and 15% from EVs.
“Considering our economic and social environment and the availability of resources within the country, the best strategy would be to offer customers cars with different technologies and at different price levels,” Bhargava stated.
Maruti Suzuki is exploring biofuels, including ethanol and biogas. Bhargava mentioned that technology exists to modify engines to use higher ethanol blends, with efforts already underway to produce biogas from agricultural and animal waste. This renewable, carbon-negative fuel has significant potential for India.
The company has been a pioneer in producing CNG cars, which are both economical and environmentally friendly. Bhargava also noted the importance of hybrid technology, highlighting that hybrid cars can improve fuel efficiency by 35%-45% and reduce emissions by 25%-35%.
Tags: EVs, India, Maruti Suzuki
Category: Fuels
