Posts Tagged ‘Taxi’

Natural Gas Skoda Octavia deployed in Spain for Taxi use

Natural Gas Skoda Octavia deployed in Spain for Taxi use

The Czech car manufacturer Skoda has launched a Octavia (Laura) that runs on natural gas for taxi operators in Spain.

Skoda, joining forces with Gas Natural (a supplier of natural gas) to enable the use of natural gas as fuel on the Octavia, uses a combination of natural gas and conventional gasoline for its operation.

The project aims for cleaner and sustainable mobility. The deployment of these cars in the busy metros like Madrid and Barcelona will prevent emission of 23 tons of CO, 300 tons of NOx, 17 tons of particulate matter and 700 tons of CO2 in atmosphere each year.

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Entry posted on June 18th, 2009 and filed under Skoda

Mahindra Renault refuses to supply Logan to Mumbai taxi drivers

Mahindra Renault refuses to supply Logan to Mumbai taxi drivers

Mahindra Renault Logan- when you think of this name, space, space and more space comes to your mind- Why, it’s India’s firse wide body car.

Mumbai Taxi driver’s association were looking to replace their fleet which presently boasts of decade old cars like the black-yellow Premier Padmini which can’t serve as taxis in 21st century any more. They thought the Mahindra Renault Logan was an excellent alternative. It’s got a large boot, the best shoulder and leg room for five adults and a frugal diesel engine.

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Entry posted on December 30th, 2008 and filed under Mahindra, Renault

VW Caddy could soon be running around in India

A silver Volkswagen Caddy, belonging to Kashyap Motors was recently caught testing in Central Delhi, by one of our readers. The Caddy is a very famous multi-purpose vehicle that belongs to the delivery van segment in Europe. Its strength is its adaptability. Basically its one car with huge applications. When used as a van, [...]

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Entry posted on October 15th, 2008 and filed under Announcements, Volkswagen

Will the Portico mark Hyundai’s entry into UVs in India?

The Utility Vehicle market in India is widening like never before, thanks to the surge in the number of IT and BPO companies, who require them to ferry their staff. A good case is Chevrolet’s Tavera, which you wouldn’t buy otherwise or the Tata Sumo, which taxi cab operators use and last but not [...]

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Entry posted on September 15th, 2008 and filed under Hyundai, Spy pictures

Honda CR-V diesel now serving as taxi in Deutschland

Honda CR-V diesel now serving as taxi in Deutschland

The Ford Escape hybrid was the first hybrid SUV in the world to be used as a taxi, in NY on a large scale. The Cadillac Escalade hybrid subsequently followed in Dubai, and now the CR-V diesel in Germany. Governments and organizations across the globe have slotted into overdrive and taken serious strides to [...]

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Entry posted on August 8th, 2008 and filed under Honda
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