The Ministry for Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) has ordered a preliminary enquiry into the fire that broke out, Tuesday, at an electric bike showroom in Secunderabad. The fire at the Gemopai electric vehicle showroom took the lives of eight persons, 10 were injured. A team of experts, designated by the ministry, will visit the… Continue reading MoRTH orders probe into Secunderabad dealership fire
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Mahindra XUV700 delivery time reduces by 3 months
Having received a record number of bookings for its XUV700, Mahindra & Mahindra has ramped up production of its flagship SUV. Right from its debut in August 2021, the XUV700 has been in the limelight, not just for what it offers but also for its constantly rising waiting period. A few months ago, the waiting… Continue reading Mahindra XUV700 delivery time reduces by 3 months
Honda plots 10 new electric two-wheelers by 2025
Honda today revealed its future product development programme for carbon neutrality, which includes the introduction of 10 new electric two-wheelers by 2025 as well as a number of flex-fuel models. Honda is arguably the mightiest two-wheeler manufacturer on the planet, and it fully recognises the importance of sustainable mobility. It has already entered a consortium with the… Continue reading Honda plots 10 new electric two-wheelers by 2025
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility plans R&D hub in Singapore
WardWizard Innovations and Mobility which makes the electric two-wheeler brand ‘Joy e-bike’, plans to set up a global R&D centre in Singapore. The company will establish the Centre and global sales office under its wholly-owned subsidiary Ward Wizard Global Pte Ltd. The R&D will focus on two, three, and four-wheelers and its scope of research will… Continue reading WardWizard Innovations and Mobility plans R&D hub in Singapore
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India adds Virtus to export kitty
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India has expanded its export portfolio include the India-built Volkswagen Virtus. With this move, the Group marks another significant milestone in its INDIA 2.0 journey as the Volkswagen Virtus joins the Taigun, which was the first in a range of vehicles built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, to be exported from India. The first shipment of 3000 Volkswagen Virtus cars is being sent to… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India adds Virtus to export kitty
Electrification of natural gas-fired ovens can slash paint shop CO2 emissions by up to 40%
Climate neutrality, increased CO2 prices, and uncertainties with the natural gas supply are prompting car manufacturers to intensify their search for alternatives to gas-powered production plants. Durr says it is the first supplier to electrify all the body ovens in its portfolio. The first reference project with green electricity – in use since 2018 in a… Continue reading Electrification of natural gas-fired ovens can slash paint shop CO2 emissions by up to 40%
VinFast delivers first 100 all-electric VF 8s to customers in Vietnam
Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has delivered the first batch of 100 VF 8 all-electric SUVs to customers who made the earliest reservations in Vietnam. The delivery event was held at VinFast’s manufacturing complex in Hai Phong. The company is now readying to enter the the US, Canada, and Europe. After these initial deliveries in Vietnam, VinFast plans to… Continue reading VinFast delivers first 100 all-electric VF 8s to customers in Vietnam
Manpower shortage a chronic problem: Industry heads
Given the economic performance parameters of the country, it seems that we are living in a shortage economy. And the impact has been widely felt across the industry that’s dependent on skilled people. The automotive industry is also no exception and has been bearing the brunt of various shortages of components like semiconductors, raw materials… Continue reading Manpower shortage a chronic problem: Industry heads
India’s Likith YP wins bronze medal in prototype modelling at WorldSkills Competition 2022
Likithkumar Yemmedoddi Prakash has completed his diploma in Mechatronics from Toyota Technical Training Institute and was under training for this competition since January 2022. (Image courtesy: WorldSkills India/Twitter) India’s Likith Yemmedoddi Prakash has won the bronze medal in Prototype Modelling at the ongoing WorldSkills Competition 2022 (WSC2022). He was part of a six-member competition involving… Continue reading India’s Likith YP wins bronze medal in prototype modelling at WorldSkills Competition 2022
Skoda Auto Digilab India and VWITS announce second ‘i-mobilothon’
Skoda Auto DigiLab India, one of the three agile business innovation hubs for Skoda Auto globally, today announced the second edition of ‘i-mobilothon’, in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Technology Solutions India (formerly Volkswagen IT Services). This contest offers an inclusive, agile, and multi-disciplinary launch pad for creative minds and code developers of India to leverage… Continue reading Skoda Auto Digilab India and VWITS announce second ‘i-mobilothon’