Posts Tagged ‘Tata Indica Vista EV’

Random Thoughts – How can Tata sell EVs?

Tata’s Indica Vista EV (Electric Vehicle) will be available to customers in India in 2011, reports Rediff. Brands like GM and REVA have plans to boost production and market EVs aggressively.

The Indica Vista EV will also be exported to European countries where there is adequate facilities for charging. India’s yet to install a proper facility and we have heard many times in the past that companies are working with the government to make it happen.

India’s not yet seen a proper electric car. The REVA can only seat two adults comfortably and is cramped for tall people. It doesn’t have decent luggage space or features found on petroleum powered automobiles. The Tata Indica Vista or Chevrolet Spark EV with electric powertrain can offer the comfort and convenience that they otherwise offer, and still cost less to run.

The Indica Vista EV was showcased at the Delhi Auto expo last month and will be available at dealer showrooms in 2011. The Tata Indica Vista Electric could cost between Rs 600,000-700,000 bracket, not bad for a large hatchback that costs a fraction to run, is silent but comes with extra torque.

Tata could try handing out a hundred EVs to its Indica Vista diesel/petrol customers on a trial basis. Their feedback could be very valuable as they can point out where exactly the cars lags behind in real world conditions. The company can use this information to make changes to the product or understand where the improvements can be carried out. This is a better process than selling them, receiving feedback, and then making changes.

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Entry posted on February 5th, 2010 and filed under Electric vehicles, Tata

In Spain – Tata Indica Vista EV starts from 24,000 €

In Spain – Tata Indica Vista EV starts from 24,000 €

Thanks to the tardiness of the British authorities, the Tata Indica Vista EV is having to put up with battles even before its introduction in the U.K. In Europe however, things are just the opposite.

Tata Motors plans to begin selling the Indica Vista EV next year in Spain during the month of August, and prices will start at 24,000 Euros.

The lithium ion batteries and electric motor on the Vista EV extend a maximum power of 75 hp. It is coupled to an automatic transmission that helps it reach a top speed of 110kph. The Vista’s acceleration is not in the space shuttle territory, but a time period of 9 sec for 0-50 kph is adequate within city limits.

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Entry posted on July 21st, 2009 and filed under Electric vehicles, Tata

Tata threatens pull out from U.K if money is not loaned

Tata threatens pull out from U.K if money is not loaned

This is interesting. A word of advise to the British Authorities – Tata walked out of Singur in West Bengal (after setting up a few thousand crore infrastructure for rolling out the Nano) since politics prevailed over the ownership of a part of that plant. Tata Motors is not the type that would stick around and settle for any compromises.

Back in April this year, Tata Motors was sanctioned to receive a loan of 10m pounds from the UK government. The loans would be used up to install a production line that would roll out the Indica Vista EV for domestic consumption.

A few days back, Tata was told it would take 8 more weeks before the business department of the UK govt looks into the case and comes to a decision of handing over the money or not.

Tata isn’t liking any of this

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Entry posted on July 20th, 2009 and filed under Electric vehicles, Tata

Tata Motors will display Indica Vista EV at Midlands Motor Show

Tata Motors will display Indica Vista EV at Midlands Motor Show

Through the first two weeks of next month, the attention will roll towards Tata. No, it won’t be for the Nano, but for the promising Indica Vista EV concept which it plans to explore European colonies with, in the next few years.

The Indica Vista EV was displayed at the Geneva show earlier in the year while the Indica EV gathered crowds at the Barcelona show.

The Midlands Motor Show takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, and the Vista EV will be displayed along with cars like a Smart EV and Mitsubishi iMIEV.

Over 40 manufacturers will display their innovations and concepts at the show which the British consider as their biggest auto show of 2009 since the British Motor Show was scrapped this year citing the unfavourable economic conditions.

Visit www.midlandsmotorshow.co.uk to be familiar with the show. If you are in or around Coventry, you could take a look at this year’s exhibits by buying your tickets online.

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Entry posted on July 16th, 2009 and filed under Tata

Geneva 2009- Tata Nano Europa, Indica Vista EV and Tata Prima; UPDATE- More Images added

Geneva 2009- Tata Nano Europa, Indica Vista EV and Tata Prima; UPDATE- More Images added

Surprise surprise! We are very impressed with the European version of the Nano dubbed the Tata Nano Europa, and we already knew this car was going to be on display; the electric version of the Indica Vista was also expected, as it will take part in an electric demonstration program in Norway, but the Tata Prima luxury sedan, which will meet a production line in the future, is the rabbit in Tata’s hat at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

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Entry posted on March 3rd, 2009 and filed under Geneva Motor Show, Tata, Tata Nano, Tuning
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