The Ford Louisville Assembly Plant is pictured, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027, including a midsize pickup truck with a target starting price of $30,000, the company said on Monday, as it aspires to the cost… Continue reading Ford’s new line of affordable vehicles to start at about $30,000
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Tesla’s North American director of service leaves EV maker
Musk had said that US government cuts in support for EV makers could lead to a “few rough quarters” for Tesla, before a wave of revenue from self-driving software and services begins late next year. Tesla‘s director of service for the North American market has left the EV maker after nearly nine years, joining an… Continue reading Tesla’s North American director of service leaves EV maker
Ford rejigs EV plans after suffering billions in losses
The company also said it has developed a new manufacturing process that should also lower costs while improving quality. Just four years ago, Ford Motor seemed poised to give Tesla a real run for its money in electric vehicles. In 2021, the company introduced a stylish electric sport utility vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, and quickly… Continue reading Ford rejigs EV plans after suffering billions in losses
Kia India partners with ASDC to build skilled workforce for automotive sector
Kia said the initiative is aimed at empowering youth with meaningful employment opportunities while reinforcing its dealer network’s capabilities to meet evolving market demands. Kia India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Skill Development Council (ASDC) to strengthen industry–academia partnerships and create a sustainable skilling ecosystem for the automotive industry, PTI… Continue reading Kia India partners with ASDC to build skilled workforce for automotive sector
Tesla to expand supercharging network in key Indian cities ahead of September deliveries
Tesla to expand supercharging network in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru ahead of India deliveries in September. American electric vehicle maker Tesla is set to expand its supercharging network in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru as it gears up to begin deliveries in India by September, a senior company executive said on Monday, as per news agency… Continue reading Tesla to expand supercharging network in key Indian cities ahead of September deliveries
AIC T-Hub launches fourth ‘Charge’ cohort to boost 21 mobility startups
AIC T-Hub is the largest Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) among over 70 such centres in India. AIC T-Hub has launched the fourth cohort of its mobility accelerator programme ‘Charge’, selecting 21 startups developing solutions in electric mobility, shared transport, fleet management and related technologies. The current cohort includes startups working on electric vehicle charging (Evya.Energy,… Continue reading AIC T-Hub launches fourth ‘Charge’ cohort to boost 21 mobility startups
Mahindra Logistics launches ‘Alyte’ premium tech-enabled B2C mobility service
Bookings can be made via the newly launched Alyte mobile app, which features real-time ride tracking, secure payments, live GPS monitoring, and 24/7 human customer support. Mahindra Logistics Ltd. has launched Alyte, a refreshed premium B2C mobility brand aimed at digitally connected urban commuters. It has been initially rolled out in the Delhi-NCR region, and… Continue reading Mahindra Logistics launches ‘Alyte’ premium tech-enabled B2C mobility service
GAIL, Hindustan Copper signs MoU to jointly explore and develop critical mineral resources
“This MoU represents a forward-looking step towards unlocking the potential of India’s mineral wealth while also exploring strategic opportunities abroad.” GAIL and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the exploration and development of critical mineral resources in India and abroad, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s… Continue reading GAIL, Hindustan Copper signs MoU to jointly explore and develop critical mineral resources
Transporters gear up for festive surge driven by e-commerce
Indore’s transport sector braces for festive season surge fuelled by booming e-commerce demand. As the festive season approaches, the transport sector in Indore is gearing up for a significant boost in business, primarily driven byTransport sector prepares for festive season surge driven by e-commerce the growing e-commerce sector. With festivities commencing from Rakshabandhan and continuing… Continue reading Transporters gear up for festive surge driven by e-commerce
Nagpur expands electric vehicle infrastructure with 11 new charging stations
Nagpur begins work on 11 new public EV charging stations to support its growing fleet of nearly 78,000 electric vehicles. With 77,795 electric vehicles already on roads, Nagpur is racing to keep pace with the city’s shift towards green mobility. To meet the demand, Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has launched work on 11 new public… Continue reading Nagpur expands electric vehicle infrastructure with 11 new charging stations