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JLR’s Slovakian plant to produce EVs in future

JLR has today confirmed that its state-of-the-art plant in Nitra, Slovakia, will produce electric vehicles as part of the company’s Reimagine Strategy that will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030. Announcing the news on the Slovakian plant’s fifth anniversary, Executive Director of Industrial Operations Barbara Bergmeier hailed the success of the plant and… Continue reading JLR’s Slovakian plant to produce EVs in future

JLR’s Slovakian plant to produce EVs in future

Demand for synthetic lubricants to increase in five years, says Valvoline Cummins’ Sandeep Kalia

Sandeep Kalia, the Managing Director of Valvoline Cummins anticipates that the low single-digit market share of synthetic lubricants in India will rise dramatically over the next five years. According to Kalia, Valvoliine Cummins’ recent introduction of a fully synthetic lubricant—priced almost equally with mineral oil—is intended to significantly increase its uptake in India. He spoke… Continue reading Demand for synthetic lubricants to increase in five years, says Valvoline Cummins’ Sandeep Kalia

Quantron to provide sustainable logistics for ACE Championship race series

Quantron, a European company specialising in Fuel Cell truck technology, has entered into a partnership to supply Fuel Cell trucks to the ACE Championship, a global single-seater junior electric race series. The aim is to ensure zero-emission transportation. Starting from the 2024-25 season, the Quantron QHM FCEV AERO truck will gradually assume the role of… Continue reading Quantron to provide sustainable logistics for ACE Championship race series

Quantron to provide sustainable logistics for ACE Championship race series

Piaggio Vehicles sells about 26,000 units of electric 3-wheelers in 2023

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd, the subsidiary of Italian automaker Piaggio & C. SpA, has sold about 26,000 units of its electric three-wheelers this year, PTI reported. The Indian subsidiary had retailed about 12,000 units last year, Amit Sagar, the company’s Executive Vice President, Commercial Vehicles said on Thursday. Piaggio Vehicles also launched its first three wheeler… Continue reading Piaggio Vehicles sells about 26,000 units of electric 3-wheelers in 2023

JCBL fulfils Ashok Leyland order in record time

JCBL, a mobility solutions player, has completed a significant contract from Ashok Leyland within an ‘unprecedented timeframe’, it said in a press release. The agreement was successfully executed, meeting the client’s challenge of delivering a total of 70 water tankers within a month, while ensuring stringent quality standards were upheld. The order was executed at JCBL… Continue reading JCBL fulfils Ashok Leyland order in record time

HPCL and Chevron partner to launch Caltex lubricants in India

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Chevron Brands International LLC (Chevron), a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, have entered into a long-term agreement encompassing the licensing, production, distribution, and marketing of Chevron’s lubricant products under the Caltex brand, including Chevron’s proprietary Havoline® and Delo® branded lubricant products in India. Danielle Lincoln, Vice President of Chevron International… Continue reading HPCL and Chevron partner to launch Caltex lubricants in India

BMW launches X4 xDrive M40i at Rs 96.20 lakh

BMW has launched the X4 xDrive M40i in India at Rs 96.20 lakh, and the coupe-SUV, which will be brought in as a CBU, will be available in a single trim and sold in limited units. BMW X4 M40i design The BMW X4 M40i retains its sloping rear roofline, but is styled like the X3 SUV that it’s… Continue reading BMW launches X4 xDrive M40i at Rs 96.20 lakh