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Chandigarh 08th December:- The 3rd and final leg of the "Fame India Eco Drive" rally for Hybrid or electric vehicles was flagged off in Chandigarh. The rally was flagged off by Vijay Kumar Dev, Advisor to Governor, Chandigarh UT. The ceremony was flagged off from Chandigarh Rock garden and go up to ISB Mohali covering a distance of approx 27kms. It will pass through important junctions of the city like Punjab University which is one of the most populated places for youth ensuring widespread awareness on Hybrid & Electric vehicles amongst the young minds. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the global pioneers in Hybrid Technology, is also a part of the fleet of electric and hybrid cars, running across three cities championing the cause for a greener tomorrow.
Shekar Viswanathan Vice Chairman and Whole time Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd said that india emerges as the 4th largest consumer of energy in the world after US, China and Russia accounting for 4.4% of global energy consumption. We feel privileged to be a part of the FAME Eco Drive to educate and encourage the use of full hybrid vehicles in India. He added that Toyota Camry Hybrid is the first ever locally manufactured full hybrid vehicle with 48% more fuel efficiency and 25% lesser CO2 emissions when compared to the car of the same size in petrol variant. From fuel efficient vehicle to developing ground breaking technology, our focus is on environmentally sustainable solutions in everything we do and every vehicle we make. The recently notified demand incentives for buyers by the Govt, in the form of an upfront reduced purchase price of environment friendly vehicles will give a boost to the demand and encourage faster adoption of these vehicles in India.
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