Dilbagh Gill: “Traditionally, Mahindra has worked on low-voltage EVs between 32 and 48 volts, but when we talk about Formula E, we are talking about 800V-1,000V.” Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which is the sole Indian automobile manufacturer to be participating in the all-electric global racing format – Formula E – since its inception in 2014… Continue reading Mahindra packs learnings from Formula E into its road cars
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Tata cranks up EV drive
Anand Kulkarni does not buy the argument that electric vehicles are only for a select few in India.“When we began to look at the key markets for the Nexon EV prior to its launch, mature cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad figured on top but surprisingly, the demand has come from Tier 2 cities… Continue reading Tata cranks up EV drive
Ampere Electric eyes new frontiers with MLR Auto
Any conversation with Nagesh Basavanhalli will see three words — last-mile mobility — come up quite constantly. The MD and Group CEO of Greaves Cotton is clearly passionate about the subject, which explains why the company is literally going the extra mile (no pun intended) in this space. It also puts in context Basavanhalli’s vision… Continue reading Ampere Electric eyes new frontiers with MLR Auto
Steyr to manufacture Volta electric trucks in Austria
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicles will be manufactured in Steyr, Austria, by Steyr Automotive, formerly MAN Truck and Bus Austria. The announcement follows a wide-ranging competitive tender process with potential suppliers throughout Europe. Steyr Automotive were appointed based on its extensive experience… Continue reading Steyr to manufacture Volta electric trucks in Austria
Will Covid-19 kill door handles and touchscreens?
Door handles, of all things, are under threat of extinction as a result of the pandemic, according to the Renault Group’s forward-thinking head of design, Laurens van den Acker. Always with an eye on global trends, for some time even pre-pandemic, van den Acker had noted a growing awareness from buyers to the hygiene levels inside their cars.… Continue reading Will Covid-19 kill door handles and touchscreens?
Ballard and Quantron to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks
Ballard, a global leader in fuel cell technologies, and Quantron AG, a global leader in electric vehicle integration have inked a strategic partnership to accelerate deployment and market adoption of fuel cell technologies. The combined, complementary expertise of Ballard and Quantron enables broader customer access to zero emissions fuel cell electric trucks without compromising on… Continue reading Ballard and Quantron to develop hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks
Bosch targets a billion euros from e-mobility business this year
As the automotive industry worldwide makes the transition to electric mobility, component and technology companies are benefitting from the shift. One example is Bosch, whose product portfolio includes everything from e-bikes to construction equipment, from silicon carbide chips to pre-integrated e-axle modules. Bosch says it is growing twice as fast as the market and expects to… Continue reading Bosch targets a billion euros from e-mobility business this year
Hyundai to turn all-electric in Europe in 2035
Hydrogen commitment extends to an updated Nexo in 2023. Hyundai will stop selling petrol and diesel vehicles in Europe from 2035 as part of an overarching goal to achieve global carbon-neutrality by 2045. The brand has detailed the ‘three pillars’ of its approach to carbon-neutrality at this year’s Munich motor show, where it has also shown… Continue reading Hyundai to turn all-electric in Europe in 2035
Brose showcases versatile interior concepts at IAA Mobility
Brose is showcasing the functional, flexible and comfortable interior of future generation vehicles under its ‘Smart Comfort Solutions’ theme at this year’s IAA Mobility. This is possible with the supplier’s expertise in intelligently connecting individual components using sensor technology and software. In the future, vehicle users will decide how they wish to spend their drive.… Continue reading Brose showcases versatile interior concepts at IAA Mobility
Continental reveals sustainable tyre concept at IAA Mobility
Continental CEO Nikolai Setzer with the GreenConcept. At over 50%, the tyre contains a particularly high proportion of traceable, renewable and recycled materials. At this year’s IAA Mobility in Munich, Continental is presenting innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of global mobility. One of the product highlights is a world first in the form of… Continue reading Continental reveals sustainable tyre concept at IAA Mobility