By IANS
London : Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Wednesday dismissed fears raised by environmentalists that its Rs.100,000 ($2,500) car would add to pollution woes.
The Times newspaper said Tata is agitated by suggestions that the small car heralds an environmental nightmare.
Indian climate change campaigner R.K. Pachauri was quoted saying recently the car could add to global pollution woes because the sheer numbers of Indians who could end up buying it.
“There are eight million two-wheelers put on the road every year which pollute more and are more dangerous,” he is said.
“If you look at the total population, the incremental emissions will be minuscule. Why are we singled out?”
A prototype of the “One Lakh Car” will be unveiled at the Delhi auto show next month in what could set a global trend.