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Any sign of REVOLO or any other after market Hybrid retrofit kits ?

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Tata Motors launches its new SIGNA range of commercial vehicles with ULTRA range of Light Commercial vehicles & ACE MEGA XL, MAGIC IRIS ZIVA.

Details from Press release.

SIGNA Range Highlights:

• Launch of a new SIGNA range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, offering trucking solutions from haulage to construction segments
• Aerodynamic front fascia signature design
• A large cabin accommodating improved ergonomics, NVH levels for superior in-cab experience
• Large Windscreen for good all-round visibility & road view for more safety
• In-built telematics system – Tata FleetMan
• Proven and reliable drive

ULTRA 1518 Sleeper Cab Highlights:

• New fully-built ULTRA walk through extended cabin, seating three with a sleeper bed
• New 5 liter, 4 cylinder engine, with a power range of 180- 210 PS, producing torque @ 590-805 NM
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 15.7 ton and a payload of 9.7 tons
• Forced ventilation standard. HVAC, Telematics system options.

Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer today launched its new SIGNA range of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles, at the SIAM Auto Expo 2016. Offered in various configurations, the SIGNA range of commercial vehicles is engineered & built to offer Medium & Heavy commercial vehicle buyers, a newly designed cabin, with proven Tata Motors aggregates, for a world-class trucking experience. On display at the Auto Expo 2016, Tata Motors showcased three variants from the SIGNA range – the SIGNA 4923.S tractor, the SIGNA 3118.T multi-axle truck and the SIGNA 2518.K tipper.
With its smartly designed cabin space, improved ergonomics and NVH levels, the SIGNA range of cabins are built to offer a superior in-cab experience, enabling drivers to operate fatigue free over long hauls, which in turn offers significant improvement in productivity. With an inbuilt telematics system, by TATA FLEETMAN, the new SIGNA range empowers fleet operator with a more connected experience, to better manage their transport business through optimum driver, vehicle and fuel management.
Tata Motors also unveiled the ULTRA 1518, an all-new production ready variant from Tata Motors ULTRA range of Intermediate & Light commercial vehicles. With a fully-built extended SLEEPER cabin, the ULTRA 1518 is designed to enhance operational efficiencies for a commercial vehicle operator, with faster turnaround. Equipped with three seats and a sleeper bed, the TATA ULTRA 1518 will ensure fatigue free commercial vehicle operations, thereby multiplying productivity, with the vehicle constantly on the move, ensuring quicker returns on investment.

The Tata SIGNA 4923.S, is a tractor offering from Tata Motors new SIGNA range of commercial vehicles. With a Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of 49000 Kgs, when coupled with suitable trailers, the Tata SIGNA 4923.S proven and reliable Cummins ISBe 5.9 Common Rail engine, delivers power of 230 PS and a torque of 850Nm, with best-in-class Fuel Efficiency and is based on proven powertrain and aggregates, like the G1150 Gearbox and RA109SRT rear axle. Empowering customers with the lowest Total Cost of Ownership, the Tata SIGNA 4923.S is also offered with multiple fully-built load body options, making the vehicle a preferred choice for transporters for various applications.

The Tata SIGNA 3118.T is an MAV truck from Tata Motors new SIGNA range of commercial vehicles, with both steerable and Lift Axle options. With a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 31 ton, the SIGNA 3118.T is powered by a world-class Tata Cummins B5.9 L- 6 cylinder engine, with an optimum combination of 180 PS and flat torque of 675 Nm at lowest rpm range, delivering best-in-class fuel efficiency and highest engine life. Coupled with a strong and sturdy chassis and vehicle aggregates, the SIGNA 3118.T is most suitable for all applications, also providing customers with the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

The Tata SIGNA 2518.K is a Construction and Mining offering from Tata Motors new SIGNA range of commercial vehicles. With a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 25 ton, the Tata SIGNA 2518.K is powered by a world-class Tata Cummins B5.9 L- 6 cylinder engine, with an optimum combination of 180 PS and flat torque of 675 Nm at lowest RPM range, delivering best-in-class fuel efficiency and highest engine life. With a reliable and proven power train, the new Tata SIGNA 2518.K offers its customers better productivity and lowest cost of operations, for a construction vehicle. Multiple options of aggregates combinations and load bodies making the Tata SIGNA 2518.K a versatile workhorse for various applications.

autoexpo2016-cv-pressrelease.pdf

Tata-SIGNA-Range-of-MHCVs.pdf

After the world-class range of Prima trucks, Tata Motors introduced another global standard of trucks in the Intermediate & Light commercial vehicle segment – the Tata ULTRA range. Designed to be stylish and futuristic, with smart utility features, the Tata ULTRA was engineered keeping in mind, changing customer needs and technology and based on an extensive feedback from customers and drivers, to better understand their expectations of an ILCV truck. Launched in 2014, the ULTRA range was introduced to fast track a consumer’s business growth and deliver a reliable, safe and comfortable trucking experience.
Being showcased at the Auto Expo 2016, the Tata ULTRA 1518 is based on a combination of world-class performance parameters, with enhanced levels of durability and reliability of the ULTRA platform, enabling Tata Motors to set new benchmarks in the Intermediate commercial vehicles space. A combination of driver comfort, high load carrying-capacity and safety, along with best life-cycle cost, makes this new offering from Tata Motors, versatile for various applications.
With a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 15.7 ton and a payload of 9.7 tons, the ULTRA 1518 boasts a new 5 liter, 4 cylinder engine, with a power range of 180- 210 PS and a torque range of 590-805 NM, offering best-in-class fuel efficiency.
The ULTRA 1518 is comfortable. Furnished with a spacious cabin, equipped with a gear knob in the dash board and a fully trimmed power steering, seating three, along with a bed, ensures a safe and comfortable working design for the driver. Additionally the Tata ULTRA’s 1518 adjustable and collapsible steering column and braking system, that’s full air type with ABS, adds to the safety of the vehicle. The vehicles parabolic suspension system further adds to the comfort and sturdiness.
Designed to be fitted with HVAC and telematics, will further make the Tata ULTRA 1518 – Sleeper, a fundamentally more reliable asset, offering efficient solutions for optimum business profitability.

Tata-Motors-Ultra-1518.pdf

SMALL COMMERICAL VEHICLES

• ACE MEGA XL – Last mile cargo transport with a rated payload of 1Ton, 8-feet loading deck, with a top speed of 80 km/hr
• MAGIC IRIS ZIVA – Gearless, Clutch less with Futuristic Hydrogen Fuel Cell technologies, for Zero emissions

Tata-Ace-MEGA-XL(1).pdf



Tata-Magic-Iris-Ziva-Fuel-Cell.pdf

Source: http://www.tatamotors.com/press/tata...cial-vehicles/


Rgds,
Nikhil

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I visited Auto Expo 2016 yesterday to see some of the new upcoming vehicles and existing revamped ones.

Despite the weekend rush, I could fairly click lots of pictures. Though most people were there for mere selfies and watch out some ladies around the machines, many were drooling over the machines and genuinely analyzing the pros and cons of the cars.

Few points from my observations -

-> The much hyped Brezza, looks much better in the flesh than in pics. It has a neutral stance but it lacks the contemporariness of EcoSport. The car will certainly sell if priced right.

-> Maruti Brezza stall was the most crowded one - that alone reflects the waiting period that might have to be faced across the country. I can forsee many owners selling their 2-5 years old Swift to get a Brezza!

-> BMW/Audi/Mercedes stalls were organised in a much better way to manage the crowds. In the last two Auto Expos that I have attended, I couldn't even manage to click a pic of those cars, but this time, I was able to sit in few cars and personally check both rear and passenger seats as well despite going on Saturday. BMW 6 series and 7 series were looking the most beautiful among all. On a different note, I would like to own a BMW X1 some day, hope dreams do comes true.

-> There is a very small section of people who are interested in trucks/buses and commercial vehicles stalls. These halls are seriously under-rated while ignoring the fact that some world class engineered products are on display.

-> The Jeep stall had some mouth watering and out of budget cars lined up for the mango man! Sigh!

-> Toyota Innova looks fabulous. Well done by Toyota design team for producing such an awesome looking MUV. The image of taxi needs to be dropped from Innova Though it is not much affected by it either. This Innova looks great, modern yet strong. If I have some 15 lacs rupees to be spent on buying a new car, Toyota Innova would be my choice and I won't be bothering to replace it for next 15 years either! But Toyota, please don't bring that dark purple shade into production.

-> Honda City was still gathering the crowd, but I could see the absence of the same enthusiasm people had while checking the City in last Auto Expo. Poor build quality was discussed by few guys checking out the car in this Expo. Still a very promising vehicle, hopefully, Honda will bring back the reliability and decent build quality of previous gen City in the next generation City. I was expecting to see an exterior facelift in the Auto Expo, though.

-> Honda BR-V looks awesome. I personally liked the vehicle. It wears tough SUV looks. Hope they price it well, my intuition says that BR-V will be pitted against the full sized Scorpio/Duster/Safari/XUV instead of EcoSport/Brezza/TUV.

-> Fiat Abarth - simply wow!

-> Few ladies next to machines - again simply wow wow!

-> Mahindra XUV Aero - Did I see a BMW X6 shell in a Mahindra vehicle! This BMW inspired XUV will rule the roads once launched with correct pricing.

-> Mahindra TUV has third class rear seats. I had to step out of the vehicle as soon as I jumped into the rear. The Third row is only for kids/people below 5".

-> Tata Hexon is one mighty SUV that will rule the roads. Only if Tata price it well. It will have an awesome road presence. Tata Nexon/Tata Kites looked extremely contemporary. Can't wait to see these vehicles on our roads.

-> A red hot Jaguar will blow away your mind and would want you to bear an kind of debts to own this car some day!

-> Renault Duster is one car I personally like very much - maybe because I want to own one but practicality wise, it is one awesome car. The facelift might have disappointed some, but overall it is a car worth buying. With high seats, extremely roomy cabin, easy ingress/egress, SUV handling, full-size SUV body - Duster will continue to sell despite new kids on the block.

-> VW Ameo - should sell because of the VW tag, timeless front looks and reliable diesel engine. Though not very well executed boot, it still is not an eye sore.

-> Chevrolet stall was the most boring one - don't know why - rather I don't want to know - don't know why!

-> Hyundai and Ford stalls had some decent crowd, cars and models as well. New Endeavour is a huge SUV! They were still showcasing the previous gen i10 - label on the number plate reads ' next gen i10'.

-> There was a separate section where bikes used in Bollywood movies were showcased. Interesting one.

-> I was least excited to visit any bikes stall to be really honest.
just a quick look and went back.

-> Auto Expo is paradise for people finding a picnic spot, where they can come in with their girlfriends/boyfriends walking in the campus/hall and discussing nothing about cars, having food at the various food courts, focus more on the KFC burger than the car showcased inside the hall. People sitting on the ground and eating their home brought food like they are visiting some shrine or something! Requesting Auto Expo organisers to organise next Auto Expo in the following manner -

Day 1 - VVIP/Bollywood day

Day 2 - Media/VIP day

Day 3 - Auto Enthusiast only day

Day 4 - Picnic day

Day 5 - Picnic day

Though Expo was managed quite well IMO but little bit of ranting is warranted


Below is the pictorial photo walk of the 13th Auto Expo, 2016 (5th - 8th February, 2016)

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[Aakarsh]

Awesome piece of work Anmol Sir.
Pictures are just amazing.
Wish I could enjoy the expo with you but after seeing these pictures I feel as in I was there with you all the time.

Thanks
Aakarsh

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Could have turn down the processing a bit. I feel like the colours and contrasts hurting the eyes when seen from the mobile version, as I do.

However, excellent coverage and detail.