Bangalore-based L&T Technology Services, a leading pure-play engineering services company, has launched its e-VOLTTS platform. The company says the platform is designed for next-generation electric vehicles along with an EV Lab and in-house autonomous drive platform. The in-house-developed e-VOLTTS is a scalable and modular high-efficiency reference platform that can be easily customised for use in… Continue reading L&T Tech’s e-VOLTTS platform to accelerate EV development
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Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap Boparai resigns
Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has stepped down from his position, which he had taken charge on April 2, 2018. SAVWIPL has officially his resignation with effect from January 1, 2022. Christian Cahn von Seelen will take interim charge of the VW Group’s Indian operations from January 1, 2022, in… Continue reading Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap Boparai resigns
Napino Group partners Kerdea Technologies for O2 sensors, will cater to new emission norms
Napino Auto & Electronics, a leading component supplier has announced a strategic partnership with US-based Kerdea Technologies for its proprietary O2 Sensor (resistive technology). As per the understanding, Kerdea will transfer its resistive technology to Napino, which will help the supplier to meet the demand for oxygen sensors for the Indian automobile industry in the BS-VI… Continue reading Napino Group partners Kerdea Technologies for O2 sensors, will cater to new emission norms
BMW Motorrad India sells 5,000 bikes in 2021, G 310s clock 4,500 units
BMW Motorrad India, the two-wheeler arm of the BMW Group in the country, is on a roll. The company has announced record sales of exactly 5,000 units in 2021, its best annual sales yet and a strong 95% year-on-year increase (CY2020: 2,563 units). This is a laudable performance coming in the face of rather difficult… Continue reading BMW Motorrad India sells 5,000 bikes in 2021, G 310s clock 4,500 units
Maruti Suzuki: Selling cars directly to customers difficult for large volume players
Mercedes-Benz recently announced that it has sold over 1,000 cars under its new ‘Retail of the Future’ strategy, which is all about selling vehicles directly to customers. While the sales model might be working well for the luxury marque, on the other end of the spectrum, Maruti Suzuki is in no hurry to break convention.“At… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki: Selling cars directly to customers difficult for large volume players
Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand
The Maruti Super Carry, the first commercial vehicle produced by India’s passenger vehicle market leader, has driven past 100,000 sales in the domestic market. The milestone comes a little over five years since launch. Launched on September 1, 2016, at an introductory price of Rs 403,000, the Super Carry project saw the company invest around Rs… Continue reading Maruti Super Carry crosses 100,000 sales five years after launch, CNG model in demand
Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars
Toyota president Akio Toyoda has unwrapped no less than 15 wildly diverse concepts for upcoming Toyota and Lexus electric cars, as he detailed plans for the two firms to launch a total of 30 battery EVs by 2030. The machines – shown alongside Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X – include a range of new SUVs, commercial vehicles, off-roaders… Continue reading Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars
Hero Electric to offer Log9’s 15-minute full charge battery pack on entire EV range
Hero Electric, the market leader in India’s fast-growing electric two-wheeler industry, has announced its partnership with Bengaluru-based advanced battery technology start-up Log9 Materials, to offer the Log9InstaChargingbattery packs for its entire range of EVs. The integration of Log9’s RapidX batteries will fully charge Hero Electric two-wheelers within 15 minutes, thereby delivering an uninterrupted ride experience.… Continue reading Hero Electric to offer Log9’s 15-minute full charge battery pack on entire EV range
Simple Energy and IIT Indore co- develop cutting-edge thermal management system
Bangalore-based electric two-wheeler OEM Simple Energy, which recently inked an MoU with Tamil Nadu to set up a Rs 2,500 crore plant, has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology-Indore (IIT Indore) to develop a novel composite material with enhanced thermal stability and flame redundant properties for its flagship product, Simple One, and future products.… Continue reading Simple Energy and IIT Indore co- develop cutting-edge thermal management system
Honda 2Wheelers India begins manufacturing engines for global markets
L-R: Ichiro Shimokawa, Chief Production Officer & Director and Atsushi Ogata, MD, President & CEO of HMSI Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has commenced manufacture of global engines from its fourth factory in India at Vithalapur, in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat. Powering its 250cc (and above) category two-wheelers, the dedicated engine line is set… Continue reading Honda 2Wheelers India begins manufacturing engines for global markets