New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch

Ola Electric has announced that its new S1 series, launched on August 15, 2023 with pricing ranging from Rs 90,000 to Rs 150,000, has received a very strong market response. The refreshed and expanded S1 lineup has garnered more than 75,000 bookings within two weeks of the launch. According to an Ola spokesperson, “We are thrilled… Continue reading New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch

New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch

Ola Electric has announced that its new S1 series, launched on August 15, 2023 with pricing ranging from Rs 90,000 to Rs 150,000, has received a very strong market response. The refreshed and expanded S1 lineup has garnered more than 75,000 bookings within two weeks of the launch. According to an Ola spokesperson, “We are thrilled… Continue reading New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch

India’s auto industry poised to rank number 3 in world by 2030: Government: PTI 

India’s automotive industry is poised to rank number three in the world by 2030, with several schemes such as the Rs 25,938 crore PLI for Automobile and  Auto Components supporting the sector’s growth, the government said on Monday, PTI noted.  The MHI (Ministry of Heavy Industries) is organising a conference on Tuesday to review the Production… Continue reading India’s auto industry poised to rank number 3 in world by 2030: Government: PTI 

New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean

Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of Kia’s transformation into a leading… Continue reading New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean

New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean

Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of Kia’s transformation into a leading… Continue reading New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean

Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced successful completion of summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. The scope of testing ranged from the functionality of the air-conditioning… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain

Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced successful completion of summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. The scope of testing ranged from the functionality of the air-conditioning… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain

Bharat Forge defence arm secures contract worth Rs 2875 million

Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems, a wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge, has bagged an order amounting to Rs 2875.1 million inclusive of taxes from the Indian Ministry of Defence for the supply of missile systems. According to the company, the order is expected to be executed over the next 12 months. Earlier this month,… Continue reading Bharat Forge defence arm secures contract worth Rs 2875 million

Honda launches boldly styled new Hornet 2.0 at Rs 139,000

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD2-compliant 2023 Hornet 2.0, priced at Rs 139,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).  Key highlights of the new 2023 Hornet 2.0 are the aggressive aerodynamic styling, all-LED lighting system (LED headlamp, LED winkers & X-shaped LED tail-lamp), sporty split seat, short muffler and 10-spoke alloy wheel design and aluminium-finished footpegs. The Hornet 2.0 also gets an upside down… Continue reading Honda launches boldly styled new Hornet 2.0 at Rs 139,000

Shell India appoints Mansi Tripathy as chairperson

Effective October 1, Mansi Tripathy will oversee the Shell Group of companies in India, in addition to her role as Vice-President, Shell Lubricants for Asia Pacific. She will relocate from Singapore to New Delhi, to take up the role. Shell India today announced the appointment of Mansi Madan Tripathy as the new Country Chair of Shell… Continue reading Shell India appoints Mansi Tripathy as chairperson