Mahindra to display hybrid variant of Scorpio at the Auto Expo

Mahindra and Mahindra, the leader in SUV segment in India, is believed to display its hybrid variant of Mahindra Scorpio at the forthcoming Auto Expo 2010. However, the commercial launch of the vehicle is expected to be in next two years. The hybrid Mahindra Socrpio will be a diesel-electric hybrid version contrary to the general case of petrol-electric model. The new model is expected to give a mileage of around 16 kmpl. There are also reports of launching a hydrogen vehicle by Mahindra and Mahindra. This will be a three-wheeler and named as HY-Alpha. The vehicle operates on compressed gaseous hydrogen and can give a range of 170 km.“Our eco-friendly vehicles are proof of our commitment to a cleaner environment, fuel efficiency, and emphasis on customer satisfaction. Mahindra’s range of drivable SUV hybrids and biofuel vehicles are well suited for the dense traffic conditions and driving habits of our customers,” noted Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Anand Mahindra. Moreover, other auto companies like Maruti and Volkswagen are going to launch their Maruti Eeco and Volkswagen Polo at the Auto Expo, respectively.

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