[libranof1987]

Came across this piece of news in ToI:

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki and its parent Suzuki Motor are working to develop low-cost hybrid compact cars as they prepare to maintain their stronghold in the Indian market with eco-friendly vehicles expected gain traction.

Terming development of smaller cars with hybrid technology as "as an area of big interest" for both the firm and parent Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava said they were trying to exploit the space for small cars with green technology as big companies like Toyota are currently focusing on bigger ones.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...w/55272988.cms

Hope the term hybrid is in implemented in it's true sense. Although the article states no timeline for this to enter production, these are good steps by Maruti.

OT but another interesting statement:

Elaborating on the importance of MSI in Suzuki's scheme of things, Bhargava said: "The contribution of Maruti to Suzuki and to its balance sheet is so large that Suzuki has recognised that its future to survive as an independent entity is largely dependent on its Indian operations."

[volkman10]

Is there a New Hybrid coming up from Suzuki? This is launching in end November!

Suzuki will launch their first ever full hybrid vehicle, the Solio Hybrid, on November 29th. It will have fuel consumption of 32km/l (#JC08 driving cycle), 15% more efficient than the mild hybrid version, and 30% more efficient than the non hybrid version. This full #hybrid technology will then be applied to other models, including the next generation Swift .

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[volkman10]

Originally Posted by volkman10

Is there a New Hybrid coming up from Suzuki? This is launching in end November!

Suzuki releases a new Hybrid system is considered a Unique parallel Hybrid system - which combines a Motor Generator Unit (MGU) to an Auto GearShift (AGS).

Equipped with Suzuki’s unique hybrid system, the hybrid versions of the Solio and Solio Bandit become the most fuel-efficient models in the compact height wagon class in Japan at 32.0km/L. The system also realizes strong driving performance with acceleration feel

MGU is a compact driving motor that instantly boasts a big amount of energy, while AGS is a lightweight, compact, and efficient transmission. Together, they realize smooth acceleration by supplementing with MGU’s driving force while changing shifts

With the synergy effect of MGU and AGS, they combine “further improvement of fuel efficiency” to “strong driving performance with
acceleration feel”. The system offers two driving modes of “Normal mode” and “Eco mode” to let the driver select between brisk driving in start and acceleration, and driving with priority on fuel efficiency by increasing the frequency of EV driving. The hybrid versions also offer special blue-based exterior and interior that give the image of eco. Plus, all variants qualify for eco-car tax breaks in Japan.

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[amalji]

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

PS: When Toyota is already leading in this technology they must have initiated the affordable version of hybrids. Is there some silent bomb ready for explosion underground with Toyota?

Expect the Hybrid version of Corolla and Vios soon.
The only problem is that "soon" for Toyota could mean years!

[volkman10]

Full hybrids likely in Maruti’s future!

Company sees success of its mild-hybrid technology in India as a springboard to full hybrids. The company recently hinted at a wider adoption of hybrid technology for its cars in the future, eventually leading to a full hybrid vehicle

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[volkman10]

Maruti Suzuki developing self-charging hybrid cars with Toyota.

India’s largest car maker, is developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) that can be charged on the run, independent of power supply from roadside infrastructure.

EV program:

There is a joint testing program of some electric vehicles; these prototypes will be tested starting next month along with Toyota.

We are planning to get more consumer feedback on usage patterns, etc. Till the time charging infrastructure grows in India you will need self-charging machines, so towards that, we will be using hybrid electric vehicles

In 2020 in Europe Suzuki had launched the Swace, a hybrid electric vehicle which was developed in partnership with Toyota since it is based on the Toyota Corolla estate. The combination of 3.6 kW battery and a 1.8 litre petrol engine the self-charging Swace delivers a mileage of 27 km per litre.

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