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
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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
Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification
There are growing indications that the ASEAN could be seeing growth in electric mobility in the near future. According to an LMC Automotive report, there have recent developments in vehicle electrification in South East Asia, especially in the region’s two key markets of Indonesia and Thailand. Indonesia, which has one of the world’s richest reserves… Continue reading Indonesia and Thailand bet big on vehicle electrification
Mahle develops magnet-free electric motor
The new traction motor from Mahle is wear-free, compact, and not dependent on rare earth elements. Mahle has announced development of a new kind of magnet-free electric motor that does not require rare earth elements. This not only makes production more environmentally compatible, but also brings advantages in terms of costs and resource security. The… Continue reading Mahle develops magnet-free electric motor
App-based fuel delivery service starts operation in Mumbai
The Fuel Delivery, an app-based door-to-door fuel delivery service provider has announced the formal launch of its Mumbai operations. The start-up aims to cater to sectors like real estate (both under construction and occupied projects), hospitals, corporate office parks, schools and institutions, banks, shopping malls, warehouses, and the agricultural sector. The company says given the… Continue reading App-based fuel delivery service starts operation in Mumbai
Waaree Energy raises $2 million in seed funding for EV battery tech
Waaree Energy Storage Systems (WESS), part of the Mumbai-headquartered Waaree Group has raised $2 million (Rs 14 crore) from HNI’s in seed funding. The newly infused operating capital will drive expansion of WESS’s manufacturing capabilities and aid product development with emphasis on smart IOT-based batteries for electric vehicles. WESS says it is addressing demands of… Continue reading Waaree Energy raises $2 million in seed funding for EV battery tech