Maruti launches “Green Cabs”

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. launched ”Green Cabs,” a unique concept in urban motoring on the Maruti 800 Duo that uses LPG as fuel. The keys to the first ”Green Cab” Maruti 800 Duo were handed over to Swarupchand Kothari, promoter of Green Cabs, by Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Kanna Laxminarayan and RS Kalsi, chief general manager (sales) of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. ”Dual-fuel vehicles have always formed a prominent part of our overall product strategy. We launched the Maruti 800 Duo on World Environment day as it uses LPG, an environment-friendly fuel,” said Kalsi. (December 13, 2008)