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Old 04-30-2009, 01:06 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Highest FE per person per mile???!!!

Something to aim for? They have created the correct aero profile. They have the smallest in the front, CG in between the wheelbase & the cutest boattail taper you'll eva see...AWWWW!


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Old 04-30-2009, 01:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That picture makes it so much easier to explain the need behind the Tata Nano...

It's not supposed to necessarily be a safe car.... It's supposed to be a safe alternative to 8 people on a motor bike...
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Old 04-30-2009, 02:12 AM   #3 (permalink)
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That's Nano's raison d'etre, to provide a modicum of basic safety, comfort & affordability for the emerging third world drivers/consumers. There are two/three-wheel scooters that already fulfill this need but the Nano gives the extra stability and importantly some acceptance & viability to crossover into the first world markets. Since Yugo is ancient history & the Koreans have moved upscale, the Chinese 'Henry Ford' entrepreneurs & Mr. Tata will now battle for the ultimate entry level (biggest) world market leadership.
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Eight in a nano?

Room on the roof for a couple more too!

I consistently saw 3 or 4 people riding 1 bike in SE Asia, sometimes 5 but never 8...that must be a long motorcycle...
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Eight in a nano?

The comforts of our society aren't realized in emerging markets... 8 in a nano won't be a big deal

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Room on the roof for a couple more too!
Absolutely, but only after a roof rack is installed.
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Frank, that bike is good for maybe 7 or 8? lol!!

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If those guys can get 8 on a Super Cub, they could probably get about 30 on this one!
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