High-voltage hybrid vehicle production with BorgWarner’s electrified turbocharger is expected to begin in September 2023. BorgWarner has entered into a global agreement to supply its advanced eTurbo to a major European OEM for use in a high-voltage hybrid passenger car. BorgWarner says its advanced electric boosting technology provides significant engine efficiency and performance benefits while… Continue reading BorgWarner to supply advanced eTurbo to European carmaker
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For Greaves Cotton, continuity planning is key during Covid
Greaves Cotton is gearing up for new challenges in the first quarter of this financil year thanks to the Covid resurgence and impact on the supply chain. Nagesh Basavanhalli, Group CEO & MD, told Autocar Professional that business continuity planning had become critical in this highly unpredictable environment. “We are hoping for things to become normal soon… Continue reading For Greaves Cotton, continuity planning is key during Covid
Lexus clocks global sales of 2 million electrified vehicles
Lexus currently sells nine models of electrified vehicles, including HEVs and BEVs, in 90 countries. In 2020, 33% of the Lexus models sold globally were of the electrified variety. Luxury brand Lexus has crossed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles at the end of April 2021. The landmark comes 16 years… Continue reading Lexus clocks global sales of 2 million electrified vehicles
Fisker and Foxconn to build EV for global markets including India
US-based electric vehicle maker Fisker has signed framework agreements with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) supporting joint development and manufacturing related to Project ‘PEAR’ (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution), a program to develop a new breakthrough electric vehicle. Fisker and Foxconn will jointly invest into Project PEAR, with each company taking proceeds from the successful delivery… Continue reading Fisker and Foxconn to build EV for global markets including India
Mahindra 3.0: How the Indian SUV brand is reinventing itself . . . again
When the Scorpio was launched in 2002, we called it the biggest step forward for Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) in 50 years, and it certainly was, leapfrogging the brand into a new era of products. Since then, the company has gone from being a rural player to more of a mainstream one, with a string… Continue reading Mahindra 3.0: How the Indian SUV brand is reinventing itself . . . again
Renault could adopt battery swapping to slash EV charging time
French-carmaker Renault could very well become the first global OEM to deploy battery swapping technology in its electric vehicles to cut down on charging times. This is according to a recent report in the FT. The information was given by Luca de Meo, CEO, Renault at the Financial Times’ Future of the Car Summit. “I’ve asked… Continue reading Renault could adopt battery swapping to slash EV charging time
Gordon Murray to develop urban EV as part of bold £300m expansion
File photo of Gordon Murray. The Gordon Murray Group (GMG), founded by the eponymous British car designer, has detailed a bold £300 million (Rs 2,717 crore), five-year expansion plan that will result in the Surrey-based firm substantially diversifying following the launch of its pioneering T50 supercar. Central to GMG’s growth will be significant investment into its… Continue reading Gordon Murray to develop urban EV as part of bold £300m expansion
Israeli startup reveals compact motor for electric vehicles
Israel-based startup EVR Motors is unveiling its innovative electric motor, based on a new patented topology, which it has christened TSRF (Trapezoidal Stator Radial Flux). The company says it has successfully developed and tested the first prototypes of its lightweight and compact TSRF motor, which can be adapted to a wide range of vehicles in… Continue reading Israeli startup reveals compact motor for electric vehicles
Mahindra & Mahindra to set up advanced design centre in the UK
The Mahindra Group has announced the setting up of Mahindra Advanced Design Europe (M.A.D.E) in the West Midlands, UK. An official statement issued today says, “The new Centre of Excellence (CoE), will be a part of the Mahindra Global Design Network that includes the Mahindra Design Studio in Mumbai, India, and Pininfarina Design in Turin,… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra to set up advanced design centre in the UK
Saeitta Group partners India’s Padmini VNA for AFT electric motors
UK-based Saietta Group, a specialist in Axial Flux Technology (AFT) electric motors, has announced a partnership agreement with Padmini VNA, one of India’s premier Tier 1 automotive suppliers. The commercial agreement will see Padmini partner with Saietta to develop new opportunities in India’s electric two-wheeler market. Padmini’s customer base includes many of India’s two-wheeler OEMs… Continue reading Saeitta Group partners India’s Padmini VNA for AFT electric motors