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ELGi partners NASSCOM FutureSkills PRIME to build provide digital skill training to employees

ELGi Equipments, one of India’s leading air-compressor manufacturers has partnered NASSCOM’s FutureSkills Prime initiative to equip every employee with a set of foundational digital skills that will enable them to operate in a digital environment, continually adapt to new ways of working, and add value beyond what can be done by automated systems and intelligent… Continue reading ELGi partners NASSCOM FutureSkills PRIME to build provide digital skill training to employees

Maruti Suzuki hit by chip shortage, September output to be down by 60% 

Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India has, in a regulatory filing, said that its production in September 2021 is likely to take a big hit. In a statement the company said, “Owing to a supply constraint of electronic components due to the semiconductor shortage situation, the company is expecting an adverse impact on vehicle production… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki hit by chip shortage, September output to be down by 60% 

FADA president says supply-demand mismatch likely in festive season

September has dawned and with it the oncoming of the festive season in India, when consumers often buy a new vehicle on two, four or more wheels. While demand for passenger vehicles is on the rise, supply chain issues loom large and could prove to be a spoilsport for the PV industry. According to the… Continue reading FADA president says supply-demand mismatch likely in festive season

Tesla’s India entry just got closer

The Tesla Model 3 is the company’s most affordable model. Tesla’s India market entry is imminent. In what is a clear indication of the American EV maker’s India market plans, four Tesla models have been homologated or approved for use on Indian roads as seen on Vahan Sewa, a government of India portal for vehicle… Continue reading Tesla’s India entry just got closer

Autocar Professional’s September 1 edition is simply electrifying

India Auto Inc is leaving no wheel unturned to optimise the revival process. Localisation and electrification have emerged as the key triggers of growth as the industry sets itself up for a decade of greater emission consciousness and smaller carbon footprint. This 64-page issue is a comprehensive collection of innovative product offerings from the two-wheeler,… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s September 1 edition is simply electrifying

Lucas TVS and 24M Tech to set up giga factory near Chennai

The first plant will be set up in Thervoy Kandigai, Gummudipundi near Chennai. Lucas TVS expects to build other plants across India. Electrical components manufacturer Lucas TVS and 24M Technologies Inc, developer of next generation lithium-ion battery technologies, have inked a license and services agreement to construct one of the first Giga factories in India… Continue reading Lucas TVS and 24M Tech to set up giga factory near Chennai

Power Global launches eZee swappable battery in India, plans EV retrofit kits soon

Power Global, a leading provider of high-performance clean energy and mobility products for everyday applications, has introduced its first mass-market product, the eZee swappable battery for light mobility vehicles in India today. The eZee swappable battery is targeted at two- and three-wheeled vehicles, including auto-rickshaws in India.  The launch of the eZee product line marks the global debut… Continue reading Power Global launches eZee swappable battery in India, plans EV retrofit kits soon

Hero Electric partners Wheels EMI to drive electric two-wheelers sales

Hero Electric, one of India’s largest electric two-wheeler company has announced its collaboration with Wheels EMI to offer easy financing options for the purchase of electric two-wheelers in India. Hero Electric currently sells over 10,000 two-wheelers every month, of which 40 percent comes from rural pockets of India. With this partnership, the company expects a rise in… Continue reading Hero Electric partners Wheels EMI to drive electric two-wheelers sales