Valeo to supply electric powertrain for Mahindra’s new BEVs, could set up plant in Pune

Mobility and electrification technology company Valeo has been chosen by Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) to provide the electric powertrain for a certain range of its ‘Born Electric’ passenger vehicle platform and on-board charger combo for M&M’s electric utility vehicles. The total order, as per Valeo, is close to a billion dollars and was already included in… Continue reading Valeo to supply electric powertrain for Mahindra’s new BEVs, could set up plant in Pune

Mercedes-Benz readies seven models for highly automated and driverless parking at Stuttgart Airport

Mercedes-Benz has expanded its range of cars equipped with its highly automated parking ‘Intelligent Park Pilot’ function (SAE Level 4) at the parking garage P6 at Stuttgart Airport. The norm SAE J3016 defines six levels of driving automation (Level 0 to Level 5). SAE Level 4 refers to high driving automation: The vehicle, under certain… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz readies seven models for highly automated and driverless parking at Stuttgart Airport

ZF develops electric brake-by-wire system for future software-defined vehicles

At its Next Generation Mobility Day in Shanghai, ZF has showcased a new, purely electro-mechanical brake system for the first time. Braking force is generated at each wheel by an electric motor, i.e. without a hydraulic system and brake fluid. The brake system was developed at ZF’s development centres in China, the USA, and Germany… Continue reading ZF develops electric brake-by-wire system for future software-defined vehicles

Volvo’s first MPV is electric luxury model with 750km range

The new Volvo EM90 is a luxurious electric MPV that aims to provide a “comfortable living room experience” and touts more than 450 miles / 738 kilometres of range. The third new Volvo to be revealed in the last 12 months, following the EX90 SUV and EX30 crossover, the EM90 is a technically advanced and highly specified rival to… Continue reading Volvo’s first MPV is electric luxury model with 750km range

Scooter sales hit 589,802 units in October, best in first 7 months of FY2024

The festive season and Diwali are a bright light on the Indian automobile industry. So much so, that all segments have recorded strong year-on-year growth. As per the wholesales numbers released by SIAM for the passenger vehicle, two- and three-wheeler segments, cumulative sales at 2.36 million units are a strong 20% YoY growth (October 2022:… Continue reading Scooter sales hit 589,802 units in October, best in first 7 months of FY2024

Car makers deliver 41,000 cars and SUVs on Dhanteras

The passenger car makers delivered over 41,000 cars on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras in 2023, the peak period of the last leg of the festive season, registering a growth of 28 percent over 2022 Dhanteras deliveries of 32,000. Market leader Maruti Suzuki delivered close to 21,000 cars on Friday – registering a growth of… Continue reading Car makers deliver 41,000 cars and SUVs on Dhanteras

Car makers deliver 41,000 cars and SUVs on Dhanteras

The passenger car makers delivered over 41,000 cars on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras in 2023, the peak period of the last leg of the festive season, registering a growth of 28 percent over 2022 Dhanteras deliveries of 32,000. Market leader Maruti Suzuki delivered close to 21,000 cars on Friday – registering a growth of… Continue reading Car makers deliver 41,000 cars and SUVs on Dhanteras

Demand for green jobs sees surge of 81% on YoY basis: Teamlease

A report by consulting firm Teamlease states that there has been an 81% year-on-year surge in the demand for green jobs in January 2023. Delhi/NCR saw a year-on-year growth of 289%, whereas Mumbai and Bengaluru saw a year-on-year growth of 216% and 174%.  A significant increase in ESG-related jobs in India over the past three… Continue reading Demand for green jobs sees surge of 81% on YoY basis: Teamlease

Swappable Batteries: Jerry Cans of the Future?

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain momentum, it becomes evident that the future of transportation lies in electrification. Today, there are two types of battery systems in EVs: fixed and swappable. Fixed battery systems have some limitations such as long charging times and limited range but work for personal mobility needs. Swappable batteries address… Continue reading Swappable Batteries: Jerry Cans of the Future?

Karnataka govt unveils revised draft EV policy, eyes Rs 50,000 crore investment over next 5 years: PTI

The Karnataka government on Friday unveiled a revised draft Electric Vehicle policy (2023-28) which aims to attract Rs 50,000 crore investment while creating a job potential for one lakh people over the next five years, PTI reported.  ‘This proposed policy aims to transform Karnataka into a pioneering force in the field of electric mobility, embracing… Continue reading Karnataka govt unveils revised draft EV policy, eyes Rs 50,000 crore investment over next 5 years: PTI