BYD mostly relies on plug-in hybrids for its sales, which hit 4.2 million units last year. It has targeted selling 5-6 million units this year. BYD on Monday unveiled a new platform for electric vehicles (EVs) that it said could charge EVs as quickly as it takes to pump gas and announced for the first… Continue reading BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China
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TAFE appoints Lakshmi Venu as vice-chairman
Mallika Srinivasan, chairman & MD, TAFE, said, “Lakshmi has been a key member of our leadership team and a member of TAFE’s Board. In appreciation of her impactful contribution, the Board is pleased to appoint her as vice-chairman.” Lakshmi Venu, director of TAFE – Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited, one of the largest tractor manufacturers… Continue reading TAFE appoints Lakshmi Venu as vice-chairman
Why corporate ESG strategies must include green transportation
Companies are increasingly integrating green transport into ESG strategies to achieve carbon neutrality and regulatory compliance. The debate around environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is gaining significant momentum in the commercial framework and consequently companies are now considered not only on their financial reporting but also on their business stability. Whilst many groups would… Continue reading Why corporate ESG strategies must include green transportation
Tata Motors appoints Guenter Butschek as independent director
Updated On Mar 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Guenter Butschek Tata Motors has reappointed Guenter Butschek, its former managing director and chief executive officer (CEO), as an independent director. His five-year term begins May 1, 2025, coinciding with the company’s strategic demerger of its… Continue reading Tata Motors appoints Guenter Butschek as independent director
India at forefront of green hydrogen economy: Technip’s Arnaud Pieton
Updated On Mar 17, 2025 at 08:28 AM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals India contributes 15% to the group’s global annual intake and teams in India are involved in all major international projects. Technip Energies, a French provider of engineering and technology services to the energy industry, is opening… Continue reading India at forefront of green hydrogen economy: Technip’s Arnaud Pieton
Pravaig’s all-terrain stealth vehicle undergoes military trials, gets iDEX recognition
New Delhi: Bengaluru-based EV startup Pravaig‘s all-terrain stealth vehicle, Veer — the world’s first operational EV designed for tactical defense use — has undergone military trials and won the prestigious iDEX award from the Ministry of Defence. “In a major step towards strategic autonomy, Pravaig has won the prestigious iDEX Award for its VEER Electric… Continue reading Pravaig’s all-terrain stealth vehicle undergoes military trials, gets iDEX recognition
SAIL to scale up Rourkela Steel Plant capacity to 9 MT by 2030 at Rs 30,000 cr investment
New Delhi: State-owned SAIL has plans to more than double the capacity of its Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to around 9 million tonne per annum at an investment of Rs 30,000 crore, a move which will boost supplies to sectors like defence, oil & gas, automobiles among others. Post expansion, which will come up over… Continue reading SAIL to scale up Rourkela Steel Plant capacity to 9 MT by 2030 at Rs 30,000 cr investment
India’s auto industry gears up for growth, driven by EV push and job boom: Report
New Delhi: India’s automotive sector is expected to witness positive growth in the coming year, driven by supportive government policies and a growing job market, according to a report. The primary reason behind the growth is the impact of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME II) scheme, which has been… Continue reading India’s auto industry gears up for growth, driven by EV push and job boom: Report
Traffic violations surge over 100% during Holi in 2025
These teams were stationed from 8 am to midnight to detect and prosecute traffic violators. Traffic violations surged by more than 100 per cent during Holi celebrations this year, an official said on Saturday. A total of 7,230 challans were issued on Holi this year, marking a sharp increase from 3,589 violations recorded in 2024,… Continue reading Traffic violations surge over 100% during Holi in 2025
Andhra Pradesh eyes 3,000 tonnes green hydrogen exports by 2030: Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar
A green hydrogen hub project is being set up in 1,200 acres in Pudimadaka in Anakapalle district with an investment of Rs 1.85 lakh crore in partnership with NTPC and Nredcap. Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar has set a target to export about 3,000 tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and added that Andhra Pradesh will… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh eyes 3,000 tonnes green hydrogen exports by 2030: Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar