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India’s role in global automotive electrification

Electrification has quickly emerged as one of the key global megatrends across the industry and is a contributor to the disruptive era in the automotive and mobility sectors. Mature markets such as Europe and Greater China are taking significant steps to transition their vehicles to the electric age, and their consumer markets have responded enthusiastically.… Continue reading India’s role in global automotive electrification

Skoda begins rolling out new Kushaq from Pune plant

Skoda Auto India has announced the start of production of the new Kushaq SUV at the Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) plant in Chakan, Pune. Following the official launch later this month, customer deliveries are planned to begin in July. The Skoda Kushaq is based on the MQB-A0-IN, a variant of Volkswagen Group’s… Continue reading Skoda begins rolling out new Kushaq from Pune plant

Toyota Urban Cruiser: a value-added sensible buy

Japanese automaker Toyota, which is globally renowned for its SUVs, enjoys a similar reputation in the Indian market, thanks mainly to its butch Fortuner and multi-purpose Innova Crysta. However, unlike overseas markets where it has a strong presence in the sub-compact SUV segment with the RAV4 in Japan and the US, Avanza, Raize and Veloz… Continue reading Toyota Urban Cruiser: a value-added sensible buy

Forsee Power begins manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for 2- and 3-wheelers in Pune

French battery systems maker Forsee Power has started series production of lithiuim-ion batteries for electric two- and three-wheelers in Pune. It may be recollected, that in December 2020, Forsee Power had appointed Durga Akhnoor to lead its India operations. In January this year, Autocar Professional had revealed  the company’s India plans including investment of 10… Continue reading Forsee Power begins manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for 2- and 3-wheelers in Pune

‘EV consumers need more choice and industry more competition.’: Ravneet Singh Phokela

Phokela: “Demand is much more than the sales, which do not really reflect the reality. Demand is not a problem – it is supply of EVs. Customers need options. So, there’s a need for more players.” If India is to see greater adoption of electric mobility, the nascent but growing electric vehicle (EV) market in… Continue reading ‘EV consumers need more choice and industry more competition.’: Ravneet Singh Phokela

CESL inks pact with Goa, Kerala to buy 30,000 electric two- and three-wheelers

Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), the EESL subsidiary, has forged key partnerships on World Environment Day to increase the deployment of electric vehicles in the country. Agreements and MoUs have been signed with the state governments of Goa and Kerala to procure over 30,000 two- and three-wheelers. This marks CESL’s entry into the electric two-… Continue reading CESL inks pact with Goa, Kerala to buy 30,000 electric two- and three-wheelers

India Auto Inc on emission challenges for India and the way forward

The theme World Environment Day 2021 is ‘Reimagine, Recreate, Restore.’ It also marks the beginning of the UN’s decade on ‘Ecosystem Restoration.’ Inevitably, restoring the ecosystem is closely linked to mobility solutions. Increasingly we hear the clamour about green mobility and clean mobility? But there is a cost attached and most importantly it becomes important to find the middle… Continue reading India Auto Inc on emission challenges for India and the way forward

With over 300 million green kilometres under its belt, Mahindra bets big on EVs 

Mahindra & Mahindra has notched a new milestone, this time in completely emission-free kilometers. Electric vehicles made by the company, the first Indian automobile major to plug into the global megatrend of electric mobility, have crossed the cumulative 300 million kilometers milestone. This makes it the first OEM to achieve this feat.   While M&M… Continue reading With over 300 million green kilometres under its belt, Mahindra bets big on EVs