NEW DELHI - For millions of people in the developing world, Tata Motor’s new $2,500 four-door subcompact — the world’s cheapest car — may yield a transportation revolution with as great an impact as Henry Ford’s Model T, which rolled off an assembly line one century ago.
The potential impact of Tata’s Nano has given environmentalists nightmares, with visions of the tiny cars clogging India’s already-choked roads and collectively spewing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the air.
Industry analysts, however, say the car may soon deliver to India and the rest of the developing world unprecedented mobility.
roseofsharonmanchester, Hampshire, England UK8,699 posts
Yes, Indy.... I heard about this on the radio today. The founder ws interviewed. There had been some discord because it was believed it was contributing further to the pollution problem.
Quite frankly... I can't see it. I mean, those buying the car would not be buying it when otherwise they would NOT be buying a car, i.e. just for the sake of it, would they? In fact, they would probably be buying a car anyway but INSTEAD of a huge gas-guzzler..... therefore, actually helping the "green" situation??
Just another way to keep a developing country with aspirations down. If it gets 50 mpg...it probably produces less emissions than an SUV getting 10 mpg. JMO~ (. .) They have as much right to drive automobiles as anyone... I applaud the company, personally.
Suzuki Motor Corp, facing growing threats to its 50 per cent share of India's car market, may cut the price of its cheapest car in the country to counter Tata Motor's proposed 1,00,000 rupee ($2,500) car. This will be interesting as for the days to come for all manufatures. Maybe I can get that Transformer camaro I want for 2500.00 weeeeee
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The potential impact of Tata’s Nano has given environmentalists nightmares, with visions of the tiny cars clogging India’s already-choked roads and collectively spewing millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the air.
Industry analysts, however, say the car may soon deliver to India and the rest of the developing world unprecedented mobility.