VIDEO: Tata bringing Xenon Super CNG pickup to Bangkok, makes great commercial
It may only be used in America for certain fleets and forklifts, but in some markets compressed natural gas (CNG) is a practical and greener alternative to liquid carbon fuels. The Thai division of Tata believes it's a good fit and is proudly launching the CNG version of the Tata Xenon Super at this year's upcoming Bangkok International Motor Expo. Although the company launched the diesel version earlier this year, they expect that the CNG variant will do well because of government guarantees that makes the cost of CNG half that of diesel.
Tata Motors is proud to point out that this is the first purpose-built pickup with a factory-installed CNG system which will not only give buyers more confidence in its dependability, but also provide more storage space. The gas is stored under the bed instead of in it as is often the case with aftermarket conversions, a point that is hilariously highlighted in the commercial for the truck (posted after the break). Although we don't speak Thai, we're pretty sure it translates something like this; "That's no CNG truck, it gots no tanks!, Check out my ride, them be dub tanks! He gots no tanks!" "No tanks!" "No tanks!" Thanks to Shrawan for the tip!
[Source: Indian Autos Blog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
gorr 5:37PM (11/26/2008)
Im proud of this new ( to me) cars compagny, tata. I will be glad to go see that cng truck in a showroom near my town if they come to canada. They are ahead of americans in car technology.
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John Baldwin 5:23AM (11/27/2008)
We need this in the UK.
Fuelled with biomethane, carbon neutral.
Can't beat that. its already Right Hand Drive, Tata, please send a thousand!
KC 7:22AM (11/27/2008)
Tata wants to bring it's trucks to North America as well if I recall correctly. This is by far the best looking truck I have seen of theirs but they still have a ways to go to be competitive here at least in the looks department. I have no idea how they are quality wise. If they could get the Land Rover designers to create the next generations sheet metal they could roll out Tata here as a sub-brand to Land Rover (even though Tata is the parent company) giving them an instant edge being sold along side an existing brand. They'd have to make sure the quality was top notch to though to ensure they don't ruin Land Rover's brand image here in the process.
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JamesWB 7:12AM (11/28/2008)
Dead link in the video, try this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS8vRlH59Wo
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Domenick Yoney 10:39AM (11/28/2008)
Thank you very much. Fixed.
One of designers 1:33PM (12/08/2008)
You was watching a video consisting of several 3-wheel vehciles. some information in this area by one of designers:
1- That was a competition for designing EV's:Weigth less than 180 kg, width less than 90cm, with an determined amount of energy.
2- All of these vehicles have been made by students just within 8 months from the start to the end in three stage: concept, design, production
3- This video is just the Events of the competition happened during 1 week.
The first prototype had a great problem. The Motor Controller was out of circuit. You can not ignore your attempts during 8 months when the match has been started.
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