Richard Haas, president and CEO of Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA), is set to retire at the end of March 2021. In the interim, his role will be taken over by Viren Popli, who is CEO of Mahindra Agri North America . Haas, 61, will continue in an advisory capacity for the next few months… Continue reading Mahindra Automotive North America’s CEO to retire end-March
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Pravaig Extinction MK-II: Green, clean and soon to be seen
Green. Mean. Seen. Electric vehicles by the nature of their operation are known to be ‘green’. They can be mean too, given that some accelerate from zero to 100kph quicker than their IC-engined brethren. And, there can be a luxury-quotient attached, which means they can be bold and beautiful in their persona too. There is… Continue reading Pravaig Extinction MK-II: Green, clean and soon to be seen
Trumpf to showcase new solutions at virtual in-house trade show
German technology company Trumpf will host ‘Intech’, its in-house trade show in a virtual format on March 22 and 23, 2021. The event will feature innovative products and technologies designed to make sheet-metal fabrication and laser technology more versatile. The event will bring virtual guided tours, live presentations and opportunities for customers and interested parties… Continue reading Trumpf to showcase new solutions at virtual in-house trade show
Bajaj Auto equips entry level Platina 110 with ABS
In a move aimed at safer mobility for motorcycle riders, who are amongst the most vulnerable to road crashes, Bajaj Auto has launched the new Platina 110 commuter motorcycle which, importantly, comes equipped with a segment-first ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). The new Platina 110-ABS is priced at Rs 65,920 (ex-showroom Delhi). As is known ABS braking… Continue reading Bajaj Auto equips entry level Platina 110 with ABS
FIA Foundation unveils Strategy 2030 for safe and sustainable mobility worldwide
As the international community embarks on a critical decade for sustainable development and the Climate, the FIA Foundation has finalised its plans to contribute to the global effort to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. At a meeting on March 3, the charity’s Board of Trustees signed off on the fine details of an initial five… Continue reading FIA Foundation unveils Strategy 2030 for safe and sustainable mobility worldwide
Cogos partners Altigreen to deploy 1,000 EVs in its fleet
Cogos, an AI-led logistics platform for intra-city logistics, has announced its partnership with Altigreen for deploying 1,000 EVs in its fleet. As part of the partnership Cogos will initially deploy EVs across all metros in India including Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, before expanding to Tier 1 and 2 cities. It plans to derive… Continue reading Cogos partners Altigreen to deploy 1,000 EVs in its fleet
Magenta, HPCL set up streetlamp-integrated EV chargers in Mumbai and Delhi
Mumbai-based EV charging solutions company Magenta Power and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have inaugurated ‘ChargeGrid Flare’, a streetlamp integrated electric vehicle charger at HPCL Bandra Kurla Complex outlet in Mumbai and Nitimarg T&E outlet in Delhi. The new class of EV charging points is claimed to be the first in India to incorporate within energy-efficient… Continue reading Magenta, HPCL set up streetlamp-integrated EV chargers in Mumbai and Delhi
JK Tyre partners CarDekho and Auto Brix for doorstep tyre fitment
Image for representational purpose only. Leading tyre manufacturer JK Tyre & Industries has announced a strategic partnership with CarDekho and AutoBrix to launch ‘JK Tyre Man’, an online-to-offline doorstep tyre delivery-cum-fitment service. The strategic partnership will see JK Tyre use its existing channel network to extend its products and services to consumer’s doorstep. CarDekho, an online car… Continue reading JK Tyre partners CarDekho and Auto Brix for doorstep tyre fitment
Marelli launches new technology inverters with 99.5 percent efficiency rate
Leading global automotive supplier, Marelli, has launched the first power module for motorsports electric and hybrid traction applications. The new module called EDI (Enhanced Direct-cooling Inverter) is fully based on Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology. The new technology enables conversion efficiencies of up to 99.5 percent, 50 percent reduction in weight and size and 50 percent higher… Continue reading Marelli launches new technology inverters with 99.5 percent efficiency rate
Euler Motors raises Rs 30 crore as part of ongoing Series A funding
Euler Motors, an automotive technology OEM focused on electric commercial vehicles (EVs) has raised Rs 30 crore as a part of its ongoing Series A round, led by existing investors, Inventus India and Jetty Ventures. Existing investor Sujeet Kumar, Co-founder, Udaan also participated in this round, along with new investors Srinivas Anumolu and K Ganesh… Continue reading Euler Motors raises Rs 30 crore as part of ongoing Series A funding