<p>The US-based Stanadyne launched the next generation diesel fuel system, EcoForce, in Mumbai on Wednesday (15 July). The under 50 HP engines will be used in tractors across India, Europe and China. In India, Stanadyne is based in Chennai and plans to invest Rs 100 crore by 2016.<br><br>This particular technology is aimed at farming, construction and industrial sectors and focuses on improved fuel economy, increased engine performance and reduced particulate emissions. This is expected to help farmers save up to Rs 14,000-15,000 per year.<br><br>Speaking on the occasion, Dr John Pinson, president and CTO at Stanadyne said, “EcoForce is based on an innovative design concept for below 50 HP market which gives superior engine performance and fuel economy with a lower total cost of ownership.”<br><br>Stanadyne has produced over 18 lakh pumps within India and overseas. It has claimed almost fifty per cent local market share of mid-sized generator sets.<br><br>Sanjay Chadda, managing director of Stanadyne India said, “We will address the dual concern of high fuel costs and air quality emissions resulting in better quality of life. We have investment plan and we are expanding our plant production capacity to meet the increasing demand of the market. And we anticipate our sales to get double by 2018.”<br><br><strong>Haider Ali Khan</strong></p>
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