Tax Could Prohibit India's Hybrid Growth

June 2008 | Product Launch

Japan's Honda has become the first carmaker to offer a hybrid model in India, rolling out the Civic Hybrid. According to Honda, the 1.3-litre petrol engine, supported by an electric motor, is 47% more fuel-efficient than the 1.8-litre traditional Civic. Honda Siel Car India (HSCI) president Masahiro Takedagawa announced at the launch that the Civic is part of Honda's global strategy of both providing 'eco friendly vehicles' and strengthening its presence in India. To this end, HSCI does not see the Civic Hybrid as a volume model but more a statement of its environmental

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