Future of automobile: Pratap Bose says e-cars will be silent and won't have an engine in the front
The Tata Motors head of design also revealed that the battery, layout floor will see a significant change.
By Maleeva Rebello, ET Bureau |
Agencies
In a recent interaction with ET Panache, Pratap Bose, Head of design of Tata Motors, revealed what will go into designing of an electric car:
“Currently, in India, regular cars are getting electrified, where the internal combustion engine is replaced with an electric powertrain — they are not born electric. But in the future, they will be inherently electric cars. There will be no engine in the front. The battery, layout floor will see a significant change. It is up to us to ensure that the changes are customer-friendly.
However, electric cars will have range anxiety. How many kilometres a vehicle can travel after a single charge will be critical. The interface between the car and its occupant would be an important factor as well. These are the things electric car designers are occupied with now. Also, since electric cars are silent, we must ensure that they pose no risk for the visually impaired and children on the street.”
It was a wonderful Wednesday for motor enthusiasts. Much excitement followed as
Nissan launched a revamped version of its Leaf electric vehicle.
And with this launch, the Japanese major is now set for an intense, head-to-head encounter with Tesla's Model 3.
As the joyride begins, we take a look at who will have the last laugh.
(Image: Reuters & www.tesla.com)
“Currently, in India, regular cars are getting electrified, where the internal combustion engine is replaced with an electric powertrain — they are not born electric. But in the future, they will be inherently electric cars. There will be no engine in the front. The battery, layout floor will see a significant change. It is up to us to ensure that the changes are customer-friendly.
However, electric cars will have range anxiety. How many kilometres a vehicle can travel after a single charge will be critical. The interface between the car and its occupant would be an important factor as well. These are the things electric car designers are occupied with now. Also, since electric cars are silent, we must ensure that they pose no risk for the visually impaired and children on the street.”
Nissan launched a revamped version of its Leaf electric vehicle.
And with this launch, the Japanese major is now set for an intense, head-to-head encounter with Tesla's Model 3.
As the joyride begins, we take a look at who will have the last laugh.
(Image: Reuters & www.tesla.com)
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