TVS to introduce 3-wheelers in 2005

TVS Motor Company is set to hit the market with three wheelers in 2005. R Chandramouli, vice-president (sales and marketing), said the company is working on a number of three-wheeler variants.

"We are looking at CNG, LPG, hybrid (oil and electric) versions of it apart from the usual oil," he said.

TVS believes people will enforce better compliance with pollution norms and the company is readying for the changed scenario.

"We are looking at the future when environmental concern will play a critical role choosing the fuel. Moreover, as private players come in petro retailing, availability of LPG stations will also increase," he said.

TVS also feel the hybrid model will be well appreciated given its importance containing auto emission. The three wheelers will have a in-built system to shift between oil and electric so that emission is kept in check.

"There are times, like when the engine starts, when pollution is highest. The challenge before us to devise a technology which will enable the engine to choose best option, electric or oil," Chandramouli said.