The new fuel, called Blue Gasoline, like R33 Blue Diesel, contains up to 33% renewables, ensuring a well-to-wheel reduction in carbon emissions of at least 20% per kilometre driven. Following on from renewable low-carbon fuels like R33 Blue Diesel, Bosch, Shell and Volkswagen have now come up with a low-carbon gasoline (petrol). Their new fuel, called… Continue reading Bosch, Shell and VW develop renewable petrol with 20% lower CO₂ emissions
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Mahindra to acquire Meru for Rs 97.66 crore, Pravin Shah appointed CEO
In continuation of its strategic intent to grow its presence in the shared mobility space, Mahindra & Mahindra has entered into definitive agreements with shareholders of Meru Travel Solutions (Meru) to buy their respective stakes in ride sharing company Meru. M&M is to acquire 44.14% shares from private equity investor, True North and others for an amount not… Continue reading Mahindra to acquire Meru for Rs 97.66 crore, Pravin Shah appointed CEO
Samvardhana Motherson Group completes Plast Met acquisition
Indian Tier 1 automotive components major, Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group has announced successful closure of its acquisition of a majority stake in Turkey’s Plast Met Group, through its subsidiary – Samvardhana Motherson Reflectec (SMR). The automotive giant had initiated the acquisition earlier this year in January, wherein the company was looking to acquire a… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Group completes Plast Met acquisition
Bosch sets up JV with China’s Qingling Motors for fuel cells
Bosch is taking the next step to help fuel cells as emission-free drive solutions achieve a global breakthrough. Together with the premium commercial vehicle manufacturer Qingling Motors, the company has now established a joint venture in China, named Bosch Hydrogen Powertrain Systems (Chongqing) Co. The new company will develop, assemble and market fuel cell systems… Continue reading Bosch sets up JV with China’s Qingling Motors for fuel cells
Ola to extend electric drive to cars
Ola Electric, which is busy building a mega factory in Tamil Nadu for its foray into the electric two-wheeler industry, is now gearing up to enter the Indian electric passenger vehicle (PV) segment. From the looks of it, the company aims to gain an early mover advantage in this nascent EV space that just has… Continue reading Ola to extend electric drive to cars
Tenneco supplies intelligent suspension to BMW iX3
The BMW iX3, the German automaker’s first all-electric SUV, will feature an optional Continuously Variable Semi-Active Suspension with external valve (CVSAe) technology from Tenneco. The new crossover SUV, the first of 13 BMW next-generation EVs scheduled for launch by 2023, will be available in Europe and China later this year. The CVSAe suspension, one of… Continue reading Tenneco supplies intelligent suspension to BMW iX3
Air-cleaning electric car to go into production in 2023
London-based design house Heatherwick Studios, best known for styling the ‘New Routemaster’ London bus, has designed a self-driving electric car that “cleans the air” as it drives. The Airo concept, revealed at the Shanghai motor show, has been designed for nascent Chinese EV manufacturer IM Motors, founded jointly by SAIC Motor, R&D firm Zhangjiang Hi-Tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba. … Continue reading Air-cleaning electric car to go into production in 2023
Porsche India packs a punch in Q1 2021 with 52% growth
Porsche India has released its official sales figures for the first quarter of calendar year 2021, 14 days after Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE has reported its best first quarter result in five years. In Q1 CY2021, 2,064 new cars were delivered to Porsche customers in the GCC, the Levant, Africa and India. Porsche India… Continue reading Porsche India packs a punch in Q1 2021 with 52% growth
Autoliv and Mersen to develop disconnect devices to make EVs safer
Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, and Mersen, a global expert in electrical power and advanced materials, have announced a joint collaboration to develop devices that will help make electric vehicles safer. Unlike traditional passenger cars, which function with a 12-volt electrical system, today’s advanced electric vehicles can have systems with more than 500… Continue reading Autoliv and Mersen to develop disconnect devices to make EVs safer
Suprajit Engineering and Delhi Police conduct raids on spurious parts makers
Suprajit Engineering, the world’s third-largest manufacturer of halogen bulbs, in association with the Delhi Police recently conducted a successful raid across several prominent markets in the national capital, including Karol Bagh and unearthed huge quantities of fully packaged counterfeit Phoenix automotive halogen bulbs. The raid was conducted on the orders of the District Judge, Tis Hazari… Continue reading Suprajit Engineering and Delhi Police conduct raids on spurious parts makers