Polestar joins ChemSec Group to change the way the car industry tackles chemicals 

Swedish electric car company Polestar is the newest member in the Business Group of environmental NGO ChemSec. As the only automotive company in the group, Polestar now joins the likes of Apple, Adidas and other big brands.  The ChemSec Business Group is a collaboration among companies working together to inspire concrete progress on toxic use reduction. It… Continue reading Polestar joins ChemSec Group to change the way the car industry tackles chemicals 

BYD India launches electric passenger vehicles dealership in Goa

BYD India, a subsidiary of the New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer BYD, today inaugurated a passenger vehicle showroom in Taleigao, Panaji, Goa, marking the firm’s first dealership in the state.  The showroom is run and managed by BYD Bavaria. Vishal Agarwal, Dealer Principal, BYD Bavaria, Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger VehicleBusiness at… Continue reading BYD India launches electric passenger vehicles dealership in Goa

Epsilon Carbon becomes the first Indian company to export liquid Coal Tar Pitch

Epsilon Carbon a manufacturer of specialty carbon products, has become the first Indian company to export liquid coal tar pitch with an export of 8,000 tonnes from Mangalore port. The company partnered with Anagha Refineries, a state-of the art oil refinery, adhering to global standards for safety, quality, distribution, and operational excellence to build 10,000… Continue reading Epsilon Carbon becomes the first Indian company to export liquid Coal Tar Pitch

Raptee raises US$ 3 million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

EV motorcycle startup Raptee has secured US $ 3 million in a pre-Series A round, led by Bluehill Capital. The funds will be used for the manufacturing facility, acquiring machinery, tooling for the soon to be launched motorcycle, and scaling up the team, the press release noted.  The all-equity funding round saw participation from  Eugene Mayne,… Continue reading Raptee raises US$ 3 million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

Raptee raises US$ 3 million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

EV motorcycle startup Raptee has secured US $ 3 million in a pre-Series A round, led by Bluehill Capital. The funds will be used for the manufacturing facility, acquiring machinery, tooling for the soon to be launched motorcycle, and scaling up the team, the press release noted.  The all-equity funding round saw participation from  Eugene Mayne,… Continue reading Raptee raises US$ 3 million in Pre-Series A round led by Bluehill Capital

Tamil Nadu accounts for 40% of India’s million EV sales between January and September

Tamil Nadu, which is home to a flourishing manufacturing operation of electric vehicle and components, is fast driving towards its goal of becoming an electric vehicle (EV) hub in India. Of the cumulative 10 lakh or a million EVs sold between January and September this year, Tamil Nadu accounts for over 400,000 units or 40%… Continue reading Tamil Nadu accounts for 40% of India’s million EV sales between January and September

Tamil Nadu accounts for 40% of India’s million EV sales between January and September

Tamil Nadu, which is home to a flourishing manufacturing operation of electric vehicle and components, is fast driving towards its goal of becoming an electric vehicle (EV) hub in India. Of the cumulative 10 lakh or a million EVs sold between January and September this year, Tamil Nadu accounts for over 400,000 units or 40%… Continue reading Tamil Nadu accounts for 40% of India’s million EV sales between January and September

Vehicle scrappage policy is a win-win situation for all: Nitin Gadkari

The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has urged all stakeholders to come forward and support the vehicle scrappage policy. Addressing a stakeholder consultation in New Delhi yesterday, he said it is a win-win situation for all. The stakeholder consultation meeting was held to seek support from India Auto Inc to expedite… Continue reading Vehicle scrappage policy is a win-win situation for all: Nitin Gadkari

Maruti Suzuki partners with Indian Navy for their Northeast Outreach Programme

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, has announced  its association with the Indian Navy to create awareness about career opportunities amongst the Northeastern youth through the ‘Khamree Mo Sikkim’ outreach programme. This association underscores the shared commitment of all the stakeholders for the Northeast region. The 6,500 km long expedition was flagged off… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki partners with Indian Navy for their Northeast Outreach Programme

Honda Cars India celebrates mega delivery event for Honda Elevate in Chennai

Honda Cars India celebrated the mega delivery event for its recently launched mid-size SUV, the Honda Elevate in Chennai. The event witnessed the delivery of over 200 Honda Elevate SUVs to customers in a single day. Yuichi Murata, Director – Marketing and Sales, Honda Cars India stated, “We are very excited to celebrate the mega delivery event… Continue reading Honda Cars India celebrates mega delivery event for Honda Elevate in Chennai