Mahindra XUV700 to make global debut on August 14

Mahindra & Mahindra’s much-awaited new flagship – the XUV700 – is to have its global debut on August 14, 2021. Bookings for the new SUV, expected to be around Rs 21,000, will also open on the same day. M&M has been teasing the segment-first features of the XUV700 in the run up to its debut.  The XUV700 is, in essence,… Continue reading Mahindra XUV700 to make global debut on August 14

Hero MotoCorp reveals first EV

In a livestream at the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Hero MotoCorp chairman Dr Pawan Munjal showcased the company’s upcoming electric scooter, which looks to be near-production-ready. The world’s largest petrol-engine two-wheeler manufacturer is betting big on electric mobility. Hero MotoCorp, which has completed 10 years after the split with Honda Japan, has announced plans to… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp reveals first EV

Hero MotoCorp reveals first EV, targets global leadership by 2025

In a livestream at the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Hero MotoCorp chairman Dr Pawan Munjal showcased the company’s upcoming electric scooter, which looks to be near-production-ready. The world’s largest petrol-engine two-wheeler manufacturer is betting big on electric mobility. Hero MotoCorp, which has completed 10 years after the split with Honda Japan, has announced plans to… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp reveals first EV, targets global leadership by 2025

​Anand Mahindra: Environment and business goals are closely interlinked

Climate change is upon the world and how. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a warning that human-induced climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe.  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Working Group’s report is nothing less than “a code red for humanity,” adding that the internationally-agreed threshold of… Continue reading ​Anand Mahindra: Environment and business goals are closely interlinked

Ather Energy shares charging connectors with other EV makers

In a move aimed at democratisation of EV charging, Ather Energy will offer its  proprietary fast-charging connector to other electric two-wheeler manufacturers. The move is aimed at reduce consumer range anxiety by allowing all scooters to access Ather Energy’s over 200 fast chargers, but also allow more OEMs to build products on a common standard thus… Continue reading Ather Energy shares charging connectors with other EV makers

Log 9 Materials raises Rs 63 crore in Series A+ Funding led by Amara Raja Batteries

Bangalore-based advanced battery-tech start-up Log 9 Materials has raised $8.5 million (Rs 63 crore) in Series A+ Funding round, which was led by Amara Raja Batteries (ARBL). The start-up says ARBL’s investment in Log 9 Materials is a part of the ‘Energy & Mobility’ strategy announced by the Amara Raja in June, which focuses on… Continue reading Log 9 Materials raises Rs 63 crore in Series A+ Funding led by Amara Raja Batteries

MG Motor India expands Gloster range with 7-seater variant

MG Motor India has added a seven-seater variant to its MG Gloster range. At Rs 37.28 lakh for the top-end Savvy variant, the seven-seat Gloster’s pricing is the same as the existing Savvy six-seat variant. Other than the bench seat in the middle row for an extra seat, the rest of the vehicle remains the same… Continue reading MG Motor India expands Gloster range with 7-seater variant