US-based Lidar solutions provider Cepton Technologies Inc has secured an ADAS lidar series production award at a leading, Detroit-based global automotive OEM, which is the industry’s largest award to date. This represents a landmark milestone both for the lidar industry as well as for Silicon Valley-based Cepton, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. The Detroit-based… Continue reading Cepton Tech wins largest ADAS Lidar order from US carmaker
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Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand
Tata Motors has launched new brand called ‘Xpres, which exclusively targets fleet customers. The aim of this new brand is to cater to fleet-specific needs of safety, passenger comfort and low cost of ownership. All vehicles for the fleet segment will sport the Xpres badge to differentiate them from the growing ‘New Forever’ range of cars… Continue reading Tata Motors targets fleet buyers with new Xpres brand
Mahindra Electric appoints Suman Mishra as CEO, Mahesh Babu quits
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd (MEML), part of the Mahindra Group, has appointed Suman Mishra as the Chief Executive of Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd as a whole-time director with effect from August 14, 2021. She will also be the Chief Executive Designate for the Last Mile Mobility business (LMM). She moves from her current role of… Continue reading Mahindra Electric appoints Suman Mishra as CEO, Mahesh Babu quits
Volkswagen’s ‘New Auto’ business strategy big on EVs and software
The Volkswagen Group has unveiled a bold ‘New Auto’ business strategy that it says will help to grow revenues through an increased focus on electric cars and software-driven services. Launched by VW Group boss Herbert Diess, the New Auto strategy, will run until 2030 and involve the transformation of the car giant into a “software-driven mobility company”. The strategy is… Continue reading Volkswagen’s ‘New Auto’ business strategy big on EVs and software
Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech
Tier 1 giant Motherson Group’s automotive lighting division – a joint venture with Italy’s Marelli Automotive Lighting – is working towards deep localisation of exterior vehicle lighting solutions in India. The company says that the partnership with Marelli allows it to access the latest in technology as well as manufacturing processes in exterior automotive lighting,… Continue reading Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech
Vitesco Technologies reveals next-gen electric axle drive
The EMR4 delivers significantly greater power scaling between 80 kW and 230 kW. Vitesco Technology, the global provider of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, has revealed its new, fourth generation model of highly integrated electric axle drive. The EMR4 (Electronics Motor Reducer) offers high power density, compact dimensions and low weight. The comprehensive platform… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies reveals next-gen electric axle drive
Omega Seiki Mobility partners Forsee Power to enhance battery performance for its EV range
Omega Seiki (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group of companies and Forsee Power, a leading player in smart battery systems have announced a strategic partnership to provide lithium-ion batteries technology for OSM’s entire range of commercial vehicles. OSM says its commercial electric vehicle equipped with Forsee Power GO 10 lithium-ion battery system – 48V, 10… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility partners Forsee Power to enhance battery performance for its EV range
Pininfarina to design Hercules Alpha electric pickup truck
Italian design firm to provide styling for upcoming Alpha battery electric pickup truck, and other products currently under development. Detroit-based Hercules Electric Vehicles has signed a strategic agreement with Italian design house Pininfarina for the design of its upcoming Alpha battery electric pickup truck, and other products currently under development. Under terms of the agreement, the… Continue reading Pininfarina to design Hercules Alpha electric pickup truck
HOP Electric Mobility’s launches battery-swapping station initiative in Jaipur
Jaipur-based HOP Electric Mobility, an integrated electric mobility start-up has launched a network of battery charging / swapping stations under the brand Hop Energy Network. The company says it had started a pilot network with 5 Swapping stations and 50 Batteries in Jaipur earlier this year. And in just six months it has already swapped over… Continue reading HOP Electric Mobility’s launches battery-swapping station initiative in Jaipur
Mercedes-Benz India sells 4,857 cars in H1 2021, notches 65% growth
Luxury car market leader Mercedes-Benz India has announced it has retailed 4,857 units in the January-June 2021 period. This constitutes robust 65% year-on-year growth (January-June 2020: 2,948 units). This sales performance has been driven by new product introductions. The company says June 2021 retail numbers are the first signs of a strong recovery in customer… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India sells 4,857 cars in H1 2021, notches 65% growth