Tata Tests Air Engine Technology On Its Cars

Indian auto giant Tata Motors said it has successfully completed first phase of testing air-powered engine in two of its cars. Tata and MDI of Luxumbourg had signed a deal in 2007 that allows Tata Motors to produce and sell compressed air cars using MDI technology in India.

The agreement covered two phases of activity encompassing the technology transfer and proof of the technical concept in the first phase, and in the second phase completing detailed development of the compressed air engine into specific vehicle and stationary applications.

Tata Motors said in a press release: "The first phase of this programme-proof of the technical concept in Tata Motors vehicles-has now been successfully completed with the compressed air engine concept having been demonstrated in two Tata Motors vehicles."

The release added, In the second phase of the development, the two companies are working together to complete detailed development of the technology and required technical processes to industrialise a market ready product application over the coming years.

Article Published On: Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 11:17 [IST]
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