Bengaluru-headquartered Log9 Materials has announced that it has received the Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 156 (Rev 3, Ph 1) certification for its RapidX 8000 battery pack for its e-3Ws that largely contribute towards the last mile logistics. The certification was achieved by Log9 RapidX 8000 batteries after a rigorous set of safety tests were conducted… Continue reading Log9 Bags AIS-156 Certification for its RapidX 8000 Battery
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Sanchiconnect signs MoU with iCreate to partner for EVangelise ’22
EVangelise ’22 is the second edition of iCreate’s Electric Vehicle Innovation Challenge. Sanchiconnect, a community for Deep Tech entrepreneurial firms, investors, and corporates announced a partnership with iCreate to support electric vehicles and mobility-focused programs for startups. iCreate partnered with Sanchiconnect for the ‘Evangelise22’- Electric Vehicle Innovation Challenge where 18 early-stage startups holding intellectual property… Continue reading Sanchiconnect signs MoU with iCreate to partner for EVangelise ’22
Subsidy worth Rs 1100 crore blocked by Heavy Industry Ministry: EV lobby
Electric vehicle manufacturers have sought a restoration of subsidy meant for promoting sale of vehicles. The companies have said that the move to unilaterally stop subsidy will ‘choke the very life breath of the industry.’ In a letter to the centre, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has said that the Ministry of… Continue reading Subsidy worth Rs 1100 crore blocked by Heavy Industry Ministry: EV lobby
Tata Power gets shareholders’ nod to appoint Rajiv Mehrishi as independent director
New Delhi: Tata Power has received shareholders approval to appoint former Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi as an independent director on its board. The special resolution for the appointment of Mehrishi as an independent director was passed with requisite majority, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Mehrishi is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS)… Continue reading Tata Power gets shareholders’ nod to appoint Rajiv Mehrishi as independent director
Audio Interview: Automotive Industry Manufacturing in Mexico- Challenges for Growth
The latest Audio Interview “Automotive Industry Manufacturing in Mexico: Challenges for Growth” features Juan Vazquez, who is the Director of Global Strategy with NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate advisory firm. For 10 years, Juan was the Project Manager for Toyota manufacturing where his main responsibilities… Continue reading Audio Interview: Automotive Industry Manufacturing in Mexico- Challenges for Growth
Servotech to install solar-powered EV charging port at Ministry of New & Renewable Energy premises
This innovative structure will be put together with a 5kW solar system, equipped with two DC fast EV chargers of 11kW each. Servotech Power Systems on Tuesday said that it has inked a pact with National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) to install a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging carport at Ministry of New… Continue reading Servotech to install solar-powered EV charging port at Ministry of New & Renewable Energy premises
Subsidy worth Rs 1100 crore blocked by Heavy Industry Ministry: EV lobby
The industry body has suggested forming a committee to look into this situation and resolve it before ‘declarations of closure start coming out in public.’ Electric vehicle manufacturers have sought a restoration of subsidy meant for promoting sale of vehicles. The companies have said that the move to unilaterally stop subsidy will ‘choke the very… Continue reading Subsidy worth Rs 1100 crore blocked by Heavy Industry Ministry: EV lobby
Lending firm Revfin ventures into EV leasing; Targets leasing of EVs in Delhi, Bangalore
New Delhi: Revfin Services, a digital consumer lending platform, announced it is foraying into EV leasing business in Delhi. It has signed a deal with Zyngo EV Mobility to finance and lease 25 three-Wheelers and 200 two-Wheelers within months in Delhi and Bangalore for hyperlocal deliveries. The company said in a statement it is targeting… Continue reading Lending firm Revfin ventures into EV leasing; Targets leasing of EVs in Delhi, Bangalore
Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals
Wilkinson acknowledged that the voluntary alliance of the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom would not shun China which dominates the market for the minerals used in EV batteries. By Allison Lampert The United States and other western countries on Monday announced an alliance to produce and buy critical minerals… Continue reading Western countries forge green alliance for getting electric vehicle minerals
U.S. auto fleet fuel efficiency flat in 2021 as Detroit Three lag
Automakers are meeting rising vehicle emissions requirements in part through using credits earned in prior years or by buying excess credits from rivals. By David Shepardson The U.S. new vehicle automotive fleet’s fuel efficiency was flat in the 2021 model year as automakers sold more sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks compared to cars, while… Continue reading U.S. auto fleet fuel efficiency flat in 2021 as Detroit Three lag