The program addresses the rising demand for skilled professionals in the electric vehicle industry, driven by government policies and environmental concerns. IIT Bombay, in partnership with Great Learning, is launching an 18-month e-Postgraduate Diploma in e-mobility starting March 2025. This industry-focused program aims to equip professionals with skills needed for the growing electric vehicle sector.… Continue reading IIT Bombay introduces e-Postgraduate diploma in e-mobility for upcoming EV professionals
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Empowering the automotive revolution: AI-driven customer experience and workforce skills for EV era
For instance, AI can help personalise interactions by understanding customer needs through non-verbal cues made by the salesperson during the buying process. New Delhi: The growing demand for EVs (electric vehicles) in India is driven by the need to customise customer experiences. This can be supported by AI (artificial intelligence), which can act as a… Continue reading Empowering the automotive revolution: AI-driven customer experience and workforce skills for EV era
Steelmakers set to see a dent in profits for 3rd quarter in a row
Flat steel products find higher application in automobiles and home appliances, while long steel products are used for infrastructure including in railways, highways and bridges. Profits of most steelmakers are set to decline year-on-year for the third consecutive quarter in this financial year, even as the consumption of steel in the country increased during the… Continue reading Steelmakers set to see a dent in profits for 3rd quarter in a row
Vedanta creditors may meet in February to approve split of mining conglomerate
Deliberations are ongoing and details such as the timing of the meeting and deal structure may still change, the people said. Vedanta Ltd. creditors will gather next month to give their final verdict on a plan to split the sprawling Indian mining conglomerate into at least five different businesses, a key step in a months-long… Continue reading Vedanta creditors may meet in February to approve split of mining conglomerate
Be ready to pay more cess when registering your vehicles
Following the amendment bill’s passage in the legislature’s winter session and subsequent assent by the governor, the govt notified amendment to the Act on January 9. Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across Karnataka will soon collect additional cess of INR 500 each for two-wheelers and INR 1,000 each for cars (non-transport vehicles) during registration. This follows… Continue reading Be ready to pay more cess when registering your vehicles
Surveillance, fines fail to deter city traffic violators
Psychiatrists feel that motorists refusing to obey traffic rules is a behavioural issue. Despite strong camera surveillance and awareness, many motorists in the city seem unwilling to obey traffic rules. As per motor vehicles department (MVD) data, 9,779 traffic rule violations were reported in 2024 under Ernakulam RTO limits, as against 9,052 in 2023. This… Continue reading Surveillance, fines fail to deter city traffic violators
Auto industry grows 3.1% in Q3 FY25, driven by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles: SIAM
The three-wheeler segment recorded marginal growth of 0.2%, with 1,88,853 units sold in Q3 FY25 compared to 1,88,434 units in Q3 FY24. The Indian auto industry observed a growth of 3.1% in Q3 of FY25, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) report. The sector has performed well, supported by the country’s macroeconomic… Continue reading Auto industry grows 3.1% in Q3 FY25, driven by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles: SIAM
Biden administration finalises US crackdown on Chinese vehicles
The U.S. Commerce Department said in the final rules it was making some changes, such as exempting vehicles heavier than 10,000 pounds from the requirements, which would let China’s BYD continue to assemble electric buses in California. President Joe Biden’s outgoing administration is finalising rules on Tuesday that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars… Continue reading Biden administration finalises US crackdown on Chinese vehicles
O2 Power bags 800-MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
The company said it secured the renewable energy project through a competitive bidding conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd (SECI) – FDRE VI. Renewable energy platform O2 Power on Tuesday said that it has secured an 800-MWh battery energy storage (BESS) project in Rajasthan. The project comprises installed capacities of 800 MWh battery… Continue reading O2 Power bags 800-MWh battery storage project in Rajasthan
Audio Interview: 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study: EV inertia returns as hybrid popularity grows
Ron Hesse speaks with Lisa Walker In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Ms. Walker discusses these questions: Please give us a brief overview of Deloitte’s latest “Global Automotive Consumer Study.” What are the key takeaways? The report highlights that EV adoption has remained relatively flat, but interestingly, hybrids are gaining momentum here in the U.S. Can… Continue reading Audio Interview: 2025 Global Automotive Consumer Study: EV inertia returns as hybrid popularity grows