Tata Motors today presented
at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show theTata M egapixel, a new four-seater, city-smart
global range extended electric vehicle (REEV) concept for the
performance-seeking and environment-conscious motorist anywhere in the world. Combining
a lithium ion phosphate battery and an on-board petrol engine generator for
recharging on the move, the Tata Megapixel offers a range of up to 900km (with
a single tank of fuel), path-breaking CO2 emission of just 22gm/km and fuel
economy of 100km/litre (under battery only power
Speaking on the occasion, Prakash Telang,
managing director, India
operations, Tata Motors, said, “The Tata Megapixel, developed by our design
centres in India , the UK and Italy , is our idea of a city car
for discerning motorists in any megacity of the world. It is a result of the
progress we have made on the Tata Pixel, displayed last year, and also denotes
the company’s future design direction.”
The class-leading ‘Zero Turn’ drive system of the Tata Pixel
(shown at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show) has been taken to an even higher level of
manoeuvrability in the Tata Megapixel. The car’s electric drive has four
independent electric motors, one at each wheel. When parking, the electric hub
motors drive the wheels in opposite directions, while the front wheels are
turned at an acute angle, enabling an exceptional 2.8 metre turning radius. The
at-home charging system is an innovative induction charging system. The car has
simply to be parked over the induction pad for charging to begin.
The Tata Megapixel is as distinctive in
elegantly melding Indian uniqueness — in colours, graphic themes or
materials – with global styling preferences. The integrated lamp and grille
graphics sweep back over the front wheel arches to render a dynamic front end.
It is echoed on the panoramic roof, creating a harmony between sun and shade
and sense of interior space. The floating C-pillar and wrap-around belt line
finisher integrate perfectly with the sculpted body surface, flowing freely to
the rear and encapsulating the five-spoke wheel design.
A double-sliding door system and the car’s B-pillar-less design
make entry / exit easy, besides enabling superb visibility. The battery layout
and hub motors maximise the interior package. So, the Tata Megapixel
comfortably accommodates four adults with luggage. The front seats are
cantilevered on the central tunnel, releasing floor space for additional
storage. Light leather trims and rose metal details accentuate the fusion of
richness of tradition and innovativeness of technology.
This fusion is heightened by an advanced human
machine interface (HMI). The console docking point can connect a smart phone
with the car. The built-in large touchscreen HMI, at the centre of the
instrument panel, thus becomes a common access point for the repertoire of
smart devices and for controlling the functions of the car, such
as temperature, ventilation, driving modes and performance.
Tata Motors’ displays also include the new generation Tata Safari Storme
SUV, the Tata Aria crossover, the Tata Indigo Manza sedan and the Tata Indica
Vista hatchback.
Keywords: Tata Megapixel, Tata Megapixel mileage 100Kms.
It happens only in india :) greattt work from tata's and engineers behind this project. Would look forward to hear about them also.
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