Monday, March 20, 2023
By Kamal Swami
This Tata Nano To Cater The Problems Of Fuel And Charging
In recent years electric vehicles have emerged as the best option to fight against the problem of increasing fuel prices and pollution, a businessman Manojit Mandal from West Bengal has modified the powertrain of his Tata Nano car to run on solar power. The modified Nano has no engine and runs completely on solar power. Recently, the new agency PTI shared a video of the modified solar-powered Nano car with solar panels mounted on the roof.
Well, speaking about the cost of running this solar car, Manoji said, that it costs him Rs 30 to run for 100 km. According to him, he drives his car in the streets of Bankura. The car doesn’t make any sound while driving due to the absence of the engine. It can touch the top-notch of 80 kmph. In the words of Manojit, he didn’t receive any support from the government. But he was determined to reach his objective and achieved it with his efforts.
He also added that this invention offered him relaxation from buying petrol, prices of which have hiked dynamically in recent years. The Nano hatchback was launched back in 2008 by the domestic car maker Tata Motors. The company had to discontinue the hatchback due to strict emission norms in 2018. With a starting price of Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom), Nano was the most affordable car in the Indian car market. It was a dream project of Sir Ratan Tata which could not succeed due to a lack of a proper marketing strategy.
With this solar-powered Nano, it is believed that further enhancements in technology will bring more cost-saving options for vehicle owners.
News Courtsey: Hindustan Times
