Sustainable mobility key to protect ‘Only One Earth’

World Environment Day is a call for raising awareness about protecting the environment, especially in the backdrop of deteriorating ecological conditions. The theme for World Environment Day this year is “Only One Earth” and draws our attention towards the fragility of our unique planet and a need to take concerted steps to preserve it. It… Continue reading Sustainable mobility key to protect ‘Only One Earth’

What’s happening with the environmental impact of e-cars?

The battery is the heart of an electric car and has a significant impact on its environmental footprint. Without it, nothing moves; it stores energy for the charging process, provides power for the engine and is a decisive parameter for the car’s range. -What does it look like inside the battery? -What influence does the battery… Continue reading What’s happening with the environmental impact of e-cars?

Toyota’s portable hydrogen cartridge promises plenty

Toyota and its subsidiary, Woven Planet Holdings, Inc.  have developed a working prototype of its portable hydrogen cartridge. This cartridge design, the company said, will facilitate the everyday transport and supply of hydrogen energy to power a broad range of daily life applications in and outside of the home. Toyota and Woven Planet will conduct… Continue reading Toyota’s portable hydrogen cartridge promises plenty

igus makes e-chain recycling easier

Since 2019, igus, the motion plastics specialist has been using its chainge recycling programme to give old energy chains a new life. Now, the company is taking things a step further by commencing recycling at the assembly stage itself. To avoid industrial waste, igus is organising return delivery of worn-out energy chains – and returning them… Continue reading igus makes e-chain recycling easier

Autocar Professional’s June 1 issue is out

The June 1 issue of Autocar Professional is a 56-page issue is a mix of deep insights, analysis and news developments.    Stellantis’ game planWe get you a lowdown on why Carlos Tavares is betting big on India. The CEO of Stellantis makes it clear that the company is here to stay and has a clearly… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s June 1 issue is out

eBAJA kicks off at Natrax

SAEIndia (Society of Automotive Engineers) kicked off at Pithampur with 36 teams of the 46 participants from India’s engineering colleges reaching the venue in a BAJA buggy prototype. This was the first physical round following on the preliminary round in September 2021, the virtual round in December 2021, and the mBAJA event in April 2022.… Continue reading eBAJA kicks off at Natrax

Omega Seiki, Grip join hands for retail tie-up

Omega Seiki Mobility has partnered with Grip, an alternative investment platform for retail investors. Under the partnership, Grip will finance 1,000 units of electric three-wheelers Rage+ and Rapid of Omega Seiki. In a press note, both companies said they aim to expand this partnership to lease a minimum of 5,000 electric vehicles by the end of… Continue reading Omega Seiki, Grip join hands for retail tie-up

Ashok Leyland’s 8-wheeler truck promises better TCO

Ashok Leyland has launched an 8-wheeler truck, the AVTR 2620. With this the company says it is the first and only player in the country to have a full range of trucks based on lift axle technology from GVW of 25.5 to 47.5T.  According to the company, the new vehicle is powered by the company’s… Continue reading Ashok Leyland’s 8-wheeler truck promises better TCO

ZF Group inaugurates new tech center in Hyderabad

ZF Group has inaugurated its new tech center facility at Hyderabad. The new Tech Center is the largest software hub for the ZF Group and is expected to play a critical role in the growth and positioning of the ZF Group globally and as well in India. KT Rama Rao, Telangana Cabinet Minister for IT… Continue reading ZF Group inaugurates new tech center in Hyderabad