Transport officials said they are planning ADTCs in each district. While they are operational in Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Shivamogga, construction is on in Hassan, Dharwad, Raichur, Mangaluru and Belagavi. “We plan to set up ADTCs in Ballari, Gadag, Madikeri, Hospet, Chikkodi, Kolar and Udupi,” said Holkar. BENGALURU: Following a PIL in the high court exposing… Continue reading Bengaluru: Automated driving test track likely in Devanahalli
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Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Electric MOU to develop hydrogen fuel cell package for power generation
Under the agreement, Hyundai Motor will supply PEMFC fuel cell systems and provide technical support while Hyundai Electric will develop and commercialize a fuel cell-based power generation package which includes mobile generators and AMP supply systems. Hyundai Electric will also explore a variety of business models for marketing the new package in Korea and abroad,… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Electric MOU to develop hydrogen fuel cell package for power generation
Hindustan Zinc to invest $1 billion to replace diesel vehicles with battery EVs
HZL said the Normet SmartDrive EV will significantly help it in saving a huge amount in high speed diesel (HSD) and its maintenance. By substituting the HSD vehicles with Normet SmartDrive battery operated vehicles, around 3 lakh litres of HSD can be saved per vehicle. Mining major Hindustan Zinc Ltd will be investing about USD… Continue reading Hindustan Zinc to invest $1 billion to replace diesel vehicles with battery EVs
Allcargo acquires 65% stake in Swedish logistics firm Nordicon Group
The deal expands ECU Worldwide’s service network and global reach further, adding new geography and a specialised rail freight consolidation service to expand further across Europe. It will also help better serve those customers looking for flexible and time-bound logistics solutions in the Nordic region. Mumbai: Allcargo Logistics on Friday said it has acquired a… Continue reading Allcargo acquires 65% stake in Swedish logistics firm Nordicon Group
EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets
The EDF V2G offer is available for fleet owners of Nissan’s LEAF and e-NV200 models and will allow fleet customers to achieve around £350 savings per charger each year, which equates to approximately 9,000 miles of driving charge per year. New Delhi: EDF, through EDF Group subsidiary DREEV, on Wednesday launched a new commercial charging… Continue reading EDF and Nissan launch new commercial V2G service for EV fleets
Hyundai Motor, LG’s battery unit to invest $1 billon in EV partnership
Construction of the plant will start in the fourth quarter of 2021 and will be completed by the first half of 2023, the companies said. South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution said on Thursday they would set up a joint venture (JV) in Indonesia to establish a battery cell plant for electric… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, LG’s battery unit to invest $1 billon in EV partnership
TotalEnergies to buy EV charging network in Singapore
Known as ‘Blue Charge’, the network consists of more than 1,500 charge points installed in the city-state and represents about 85% of the charge points operating in Singapore. SINGAPORE: TotalEnergies SE said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy Singapore’s largest electric vehicle charging network from fellow French firm Bollore Group. Known as ‘Blue Charge’,… Continue reading TotalEnergies to buy EV charging network in Singapore
Free2Move to provide home charging system ‘easyWallbox’ with Leasys rentals
All Leasys customers will also have the option of requesting – at a special price, not included in the fee – the professional installation that will allow the easyWallbox to operate at up to 7.4 kW as well as to use only the power available at home in real time, avoiding any risk of blackout.… Continue reading Free2Move to provide home charging system ‘easyWallbox’ with Leasys rentals
French ex-minister charged with corruption in Ghosn case
Nissan Motor Ex-Chairman Carlos Ghosn Paris: France’s financial crimes unit said Tuesday it had charged prominent rightwinger Rachida Dati, a former cabinet minister and close ally of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, over her dealings with disgraced former Renault chief Carlos Ghosn. She is accused both of “passive corruption by a person holding an elective mandate” and… Continue reading French ex-minister charged with corruption in Ghosn case
Elon Musk is not ‘happy’ with Apple about these two things
According to a report by CNBC, Musk during the call said that there was misconception about Tesla using cobalt, something which is used in producing lithium-ion cells that are used in smartphones and electric cars. Apple CEO Tim Cook in the past has praised what Tesla does and said that he admires its CEO Elon… Continue reading Elon Musk is not ‘happy’ with Apple about these two things