Vipin Sondhi’s decision to resign as MD and CEO of Ashok Leyland came as a complete surprise within industry circles. To the outside world, there was really no compelling reason for him to step down. It was barely two years since Sondhi took charge at Leyland and comparisons to his predecessor, Vinod Dasari, were only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Vipin Sondhi
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Demand for CNG, electric 3Ws surges in April-November, diesel nosedives
Of the 149,666 units sold in April-November, 67,927 units were CNG (45% market share) while electric were 12,303 units (8% share). Diesel demand fell by 39% to 45,690 units (market share down by 38%) The three-wheeler market in India is having a good run, albeit in some sub-segments. In the April-November 2021 period, a total… Continue reading Demand for CNG, electric 3Ws surges in April-November, diesel nosedives
Turkey’s TOGG to debut at CES with electric SUV and sedan
TOGG, Turkey’s automobile initiative group comprising five Turkish industry giants, is to make its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 (January 5-8) with an electric SUV as well as an electric sedan. The battery electric SUV is Turkey’s first home-bred vehicle and represents the culmination of Turkey’s progress in industrial technology. It is… Continue reading Turkey’s TOGG to debut at CES with electric SUV and sedan
CNG models account for 43% of Maruti Suzuki’s 280,000 order backlog
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is facing a problem of plenty. With petrol and diesel prices continuing to be high, even after the November 4 excise duty cut, demand for Maruti’s CNG-fueled cars has skyrocketed. However, the company, like other carmakers in India, is battling a demand-supply mismatch as a result of the continuing semiconductor… Continue reading CNG models account for 43% of Maruti Suzuki’s 280,000 order backlog
Attero plans Rs 300 crore investment to expand lithium-ion battery recycling
Within a week of expanding its partnership with MG Motor India to recycle EV batteries, one of India’s largest electronic waste recycling company Attero Recycling has announced that it will be investing Rs 300 crore into lithium-ion recycling over the next nine months. Founded in 2008, by Rohan Gupta and Nitin Gupta, the company claims… Continue reading Attero plans Rs 300 crore investment to expand lithium-ion battery recycling
Daimler India CV exports over 9,000 trucks and buses in 2021
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced total exports of over 9,000 commercial vehicles since the beginning of 2021. With this, the company’s export milestones include 45,000 vehicles, 9000 CKD kits and 200 million parts since operations began in April 2012. DICV is the only Daimler Truck location worldwide that produces engines, transmissions, trucks and… Continue reading Daimler India CV exports over 9,000 trucks and buses in 2021
Tata Motors plots upgraded Nexon EV with up to 400km range
Tata Motors is readying a major upgrade to its Nexon EV in the first half of 2022, which will include a larger battery and increased range. The longer-range Nexon, which is expected to come with a bigger 40kWh battery, will sell alongside the current Nexon EV, which has cornered the nascent EV market in India… Continue reading Tata Motors plots upgraded Nexon EV with up to 400km range
Continental’s Bengaluru plant produces a million Airbag Control Units in 12 months
Continental’s Bengaluru plant has reached a milestone for producing one million Airbag Control Units (ACUs), a landmark achieved in a single calendar year. The high-on-safety technology company had started ACU production in the Bengaluru plant in 2016. In 2019, the company added additional assembly lines to increase its capacity to meet the growing market demand.… Continue reading Continental’s Bengaluru plant produces a million Airbag Control Units in 12 months
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Log 9 Materials unveils InstaCharge battery powered 2W and charging station
In tune with its partnership and aim to accelerate electrification in the two- and three-wheeler space Bangalore-based advanced battery technology company Log9 Materials showcased its InstaCharge battery and charging solution. The start-up also launched the Responsible Delivery Movement campaign, which it says is part of a countrywide long-term movement towards a more sustainable and responsible… Continue reading Log 9 Materials unveils InstaCharge battery powered 2W and charging station