At a recent event in Mumbai, Guenter Butschek, global CEO, Tata Motors, spoke to his audience about mobility solutions and how the auto industry is at a crossroads. While he says that India is the hub of start up culture, which he found extremely encouraging, Butschek suggests that engineers in the coming years will have to face a whole new set of challenges; with environment and safety being at the forefront.
Tata Motors's Global CEO Guenter Butschek at the launch of the new Harrier SUV, in Mumbai.
“Electric cars may be the way forward. In November 2017, pollution reached an all-time high. Fifteen per cent of it is contributed by the auto industry. But we have an obligation to do something about it.” He says that while these are fundamental challenges for mobility solutions, the time has already come to address them. “Every four minutes, there is a fatality in traffic related incidents. There are a number of contributing factors. We also need to build a better ecosystem,” Butschek said.
Cadillac EV SUV, Nissan IMs: Electric Vehicles A Rage At Detroit Auto Show
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The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is the year's first for automobile manufacturers and enthusiasts. This year's show is even more important because this is the last time that the event is taking place in January. In the year 2020, it is scheduled to take place in June because Detroit's cold weather does not let carmakers show-off the beauties in the open. Although electric vehicles are not a big draw at the NAIAS, this year Detroit saw some showcases from big names. Here are a few of them:
(In Pic: Top left: Cadillac EV SUV, top right: Nissan logo, bottom left: Cadillac logo, bottom right: Nisan IMs)
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is the year's first for automobile manufacturers and enthusiasts. This year's show is even more important be..
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This is actually the first affordable all-electric car. It can go up to 238 miles of electric range on a full charge. The vehicle is equipped with a 10.2-inch diagonal colour touch-screen. The car requires less maintenance than a gas vehicle. The vehicle has a fast charging option too, which offers about 90 miles in around 30 minutes of charge time.
This is actually the first affordable all-electric car. It can go up to 238 miles of electric range on a full charge. The vehicle is equipped with a 10.2-inch diagonal colour touch-screen. The car re..
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Cadillac revealed the platform of the car which is capable of front, rear, and an all-wheel drive. The car which is a 5-passenger electric Cadillac, will have a range of more than 300 miles. The surprise element is probably a square steering wheel which will fold into the dashboard.
Cadillac revealed the platform of the car which is capable of front, rear, and an all-wheel drive. The car which is a 5-passenger electric Cadillac, will have a range of more than 300 miles. The surp..
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The IMs concept by Nissan has been described by the company as an elevated sports sedan. The vehicle is a pure electric, all-wheel concept with fully autonomous drive capabilities too. The car has a svelte look with smooth lines. Although, the car doesn't have a conventional grille, the Japanese carmaker has managed to put in their trademark V-shaped front end with the help of the headlights. A thin strip of LED lighting span the tail at the back.
The IMs concept by Nissan has been described by the company as an elevated sports sedan. The vehicle is a pure electric, all-wheel concept with fully autonomous drive capabilities too. The car has a ..
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The all-electric SUV is 183 inches long, rides on 22-inch massive wheels, does not have the conventional front grille, has smooth surfaces and an illuminated Infiniti logo. The QX Inspiration features a battery pack stored below the floor which feeds two electric motors, one for each axle.The dashboard is dominated by a large screen.
The all-electric SUV is 183 inches long, rides on 22-inch massive wheels, does not have the conventional front grille, has smooth surfaces and an illuminated Infiniti logo. The QX Inspiration feature..
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This beauty from Kia has a range of 236 miles which it gets from the 64 kilowatt-hour battery. The car is powered by an electric motor which is rated at 201 horsepower. The vehicle offers Level Two autonomous driving technology which means that the acceleration, brakes and steering can be controlled depending upon the conditions.
This beauty from Kia has a range of 236 miles which it gets from the 64 kilowatt-hour battery. The car is powered by an electric motor which is rated at 201 horsepower. The vehicle offers Level Two a..
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As the Japanese automaker tries to distance itself from the high-profile arrest of their star executive Carlos Ghosn, they showcased a new and improved version of their electric car Leaf. The car has faster acceleration, more torque, offers a range of 285 miles per charge.
As the Japanese automaker tries to distance itself from the high-profile arrest of their star executive Carlos Ghosn, they showcased a new and improved version of their electric car Leaf. The car has..
