Tata Motors, MDI sign pact for air-powered engine technology

Mumbai, Feb 5 (UNI) Tata Motors has signed an agreement with MDI of France for application in India of MDI's path-breaking technology for engines powered by air.

The agreement between Tata Motors and MDI envisages the Company supporting further development and refinement of the technology, and its application and licensing for India.

Commenting on the agreement, the founder of MDI, Mr Guy Negre said, ''MDI has for many years been engaged in developing environment-friendly engines. MDI is happy to conclude this agreement with Tata Motors and work together with this important and experienced industrial group to develop a new and cost-saving technology for various applications for the Indian market that meets with severe regulations for environmental protection.'' ''We are continuing the development with our own business concept of licensing car manufacturers in other parts of the world where the production is located close to the markets. We have also developed this new technology for other applications where cost competitiveness combined with respect for environmental questions has our priority,'' Mr Negre said.

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