Little cars, big problem?
Tags: cars, congestion, India, Nano, Sustainability, Tata
Autopia has arrived in India. Yesterday, Tata Motors introduced the long-awaited Nano, a tiny car with an equally diminutive sticker-price. At just under $2,300US, the idea is to shift urban Indians from motos to four-wheelers. The cars, which are already in high-demand, get around 55 mpg and produce less CO2 than the average motorcycle. Still, many are unhappy about this development, primarily because it further embeds the desire for private vehicles and Indian cities are already plenty congested. Environmentalists might be a little more enthused if the Nano used something other than petroleum, despite its relative efficiency. Also, Tata has a less-than-sparkling reputation within India.
While I share the reservations many are feeling toward India’s new automotive independence, the Nano represents an unfortunately necessary step in the country’s rapid … Continue Reading
