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Piaggio India launches Aprilia 660cc range, RSV4 and Tuono V4

Aprilia has launched the RS 660 and Tuono 660 in India at Rs 13.39 lakh and Rs 13.09 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. The Tuono V4 and RSV4 have also made a return to the Indian market. Aprilia has, out of the blue, launched not one, not two, but four new big bikes in India. The company’s recently… Continue reading Piaggio India launches Aprilia 660cc range, RSV4 and Tuono V4

Volvo bags largest electric truck order in North America

Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team, a Maersk company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team – a Maersk Company, has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. The deal marks the largest commercial order of the North American zero-tailpipe… Continue reading Volvo bags largest electric truck order in North America

MathWorks India’s R Vijayalayan: ‘OEMs now prefer virtual vehicles to speedily test their software.’ 

A number of automakers are using MathWorks’ MATLAB and Simulink in their R&D and product development programmes to benefit from cutting-edge tech and accelerate time to market. R Vijayalayan, Manager, Automotive Industry Field Application Engineering Team, MathWorks India says India Auto Inc is now using far more simulation software than it did before. New model development under strict cost… Continue reading MathWorks India’s R Vijayalayan: ‘OEMs now prefer virtual vehicles to speedily test their software.’ 

Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’

Testing has come of age in India with NATRAX’s world-class 2,900-acre proving ground in Pithampur, which has 14 test tracks including an 11.3km-long high-speed track and state-of-the-art test equipment. Dr N Karuppaiah, Additional Director & Centre Head, NATRAX speaks on what it takes to become a Centre of Excellence in vehicle dynamics and deliver all-round testing capabilities.… Continue reading Dr N Karuppaiah: ‘We are betting big on demand for the high-speed track at NATRAX.’

Subhash Desai: ‘Maharashtra’s EV Policy will set a benchmark.’

Battery cost and its technology evolution influences the rate of electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Likewise, the presence of a fully localised battery manufacturing factory will help a state grow its EV industry. Recognising the criticality of it, the Maharashtra state government which announced its EV Policy in mid-July, has initiated talks with potential investors. An… Continue reading Subhash Desai: ‘Maharashtra’s EV Policy will set a benchmark.’

Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem

Among the business segments with the fiercest competition worldwide is the automotive industry, one which has led to the survival of the fittest. But when it comes to the electric vehicle ecosystem, for a country like India, it is not competition, but cooperation that will unlock the next phase of growth, believes Shreyas Shibulal, founder… Continue reading Collaboration, not competition to foster EV ecosystem

Hyundai India launches i20 N Line at Rs 984,000

SS Kim, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India with the new i20 N Line. Ten days after Hyundai Motor India revealed the sportier ‘N Line’ version of its popular B+ segment hatchback – the i20 – the company has launched the model with introductory pricing that starts from Rs 984,000 (ex-showroom India). On the outside,… Continue reading Hyundai India launches i20 N Line at Rs 984,000

IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission

After emerging from its incubator in the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Park in September 2020, Grinntech, an investor-backed start-up is now eyeing speedy growth. Specialising in lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage systems, the company recently closed bridge funding round of US$ 2 million. With adoption of electric vehicles beginning to take… Continue reading IIT Madras-born Grinntech sets out on an EV-charging mission