Tata to launch Nano CNG, displayed at Auto Expo

Tata Motors showcased the Nano CNG at the Auto Expo. Based on the same Nano Platform the CNG variant will come with a additional CNG kit with current sequential gas injection system with the ECU being calibrated to switch between CNG and petrol fuel systems.

To prevent future fire accidents Tata Motors have also provided an automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of diminutive leakages and automatic fuel quality checks.

With a full tank one can travel a distance of more than 150 km. The Nano CNG is equipped with a 35 litres of CNG capacity.

Nano CNG Vehicle Highlights

• India’s most fuel-efficient petrol car with an ARAI certified mileage of 25.4KMPL (Petrol) and lowest CO2 emissions of 92.7 gm/km.
• Bi-fuel vehicle switchable to CNG with best-in class CNG mileage.
• Sequential gas injection system with calibrated EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems.
• Software controlled CNG circuit which ensures CNG cut off even in case of diminutive leakages.
• Intelligently packaged CNG kit components do not compromise luggage space.
• Robust and reliable CNG components sourced from world class suppliers.

When to expect?

We had a brief chat with the Tata officials they hinted the Nano CNG could be launched by end of this year or early 2013. With current rise in petrol prices the CNG system certainly makes logic.

The Nano CNG will be launched in cities like NCR: Delhi, Noida & Gurgoan, Mumbai and Gujarat.

The company will certainly charge a premium for around 20-25 thousand over the current Nano.

 Official Press release

Tata Nano CNG Concept: The CNG powered Tata Nano showcases Tata Motors’ capability to develop all kinds of vehicles for CNG applications. World class CNG kit components have been used for the robust and reliable Tata Nano.

The sequential gas injection system has been thoroughly calibrated with the EMS system for smart switching between CNG and gasoline fuel systems. The car comes with software with safety strategies like automatic cut-off CNG supply even in the case of diminutive leakages and automatic fuel quality checks.

The car has a rich-looking console with new window winding switch positions and ergonomically well designed gear-shifting mechanism. The CNG fuel system has been intelligently packaged in order to not disturb the existing luggage space. The Tata Nano CNG comes with a touring range of more than 150 km in addition to the existing touring range (375 km) of the Nano 2012, improved emissions with low CO2, best-in-class fuel economy, resulting in low running cost.