India needs 13 lakh charging stations by 2030 to support EV mission: CII

Given the sustained growth of the Indian electric vehicle industry, which saw retail sales cross a million units (10,24,806 units) for the first time in a calendar year in 2022 and January-June 2023 numbers already 70% of that record total, EV demand can be further accelerated by expanding the charging infrastructure across the country. While… Continue reading India needs 13 lakh charging stations by 2030 to support EV mission: CII

Mahindra to reveal Scorpio N pickup concept on August 15 in South Africa

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has announced plans to unveil a brand-new pickup concept on August 15, at Cape Town in South Africa and has issued a teaser video of the same. The Scorpio N pickup concept reveal is part of M&M’s ‘Go Global’ strategy, which will also see the company take the covers off the Mahindra… Continue reading Mahindra to reveal Scorpio N pickup concept on August 15 in South Africa

SMEV writes to MHI seeking approval to claim subsidies from customers

In a bizarre move, a clutch of electric vehicle makers – Hero Electric, Benling and Ammo Mobility have approached the MHI with a proposal seeking their approval to approach the customer to refund money for a product sold to them at a lower price. The proposal draws upon the earlier precedent MHI set regarding 4… Continue reading SMEV writes to MHI seeking approval to claim subsidies from customers

SMEV writes to MHI seeking approval to claim subsidies from customers

In a bizarre move, a clutch of electric vehicle makers – Hero Electric, Benling and Ammo Mobility have approached the MHI with a proposal seeking their approval to approach the customer to refund money for a product sold to them at a lower price. The proposal draws upon the earlier precedent MHI set regarding 4… Continue reading SMEV writes to MHI seeking approval to claim subsidies from customers

Select EV makers plan to collect money from customers to pay penalty to Government

In a bizarre move, a clutch of electric vehicle makers such as Hero Electric, Benling, and Ammo Mobility will approach the customer to refund money for a product sold to them at a lower price.  Stuck between loss-making operations and outstanding penalty dues to be paid to the government, these EV makers collectively wrote to… Continue reading Select EV makers plan to collect money from customers to pay penalty to Government

Select EV makers plan to collect money from customers to pay penalty to Government

In a bizarre move, a clutch of electric vehicle makers such as Hero Electric, Benling, and Ammo Mobility will approach the customer to refund money for a product sold to them at a lower price.  Stuck between loss-making operations and outstanding penalty dues to be paid to the government, these EV makers collectively wrote to… Continue reading Select EV makers plan to collect money from customers to pay penalty to Government

BASF creates new division for emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses

BASF has completed the carve-out of its mobile emissions catalysts and precious metal services businesses and named the separate legal entity BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS). The company’s intention to carve out the entity was first announced in December 2021 with an expected completion timeframe of 18 months. ECMS is a global leader… Continue reading BASF creates new division for emissions catalysts and precious metals services businesses

MAHLE and Taiwan’s ProLogium ink solid-state battery tech partnership

German automotive supplier MAHLE and the Taiwan-based battery manufacturer ProLogium have signed an MoU for developing and evaluating thermal management solutions for next generation solid-state batteries. Solid-state cells are expected to have significant advantages in the future in terms of safety and energy density, which contribute to higher driving ranges and higher safety standards for… Continue reading MAHLE and Taiwan’s ProLogium ink solid-state battery tech partnership

MAHLE and Taiwan’s ProLogium ink solid-state battery tech partnership

German automotive supplier MAHLE and the Taiwan-based battery manufacturer ProLogium have signed an MoU for developing and evaluating thermal management solutions for next generation solid-state batteries. Solid-state cells are expected to have significant advantages in the future in terms of safety and energy density, which contribute to higher driving ranges and higher safety standards for… Continue reading MAHLE and Taiwan’s ProLogium ink solid-state battery tech partnership

Tesla tops European sales in H1 2023, sharp increase in MG market share 

June was another positive month for new car registrations in Europe, rounding off what has been a healthy first half of the year in terms of volume. According to JATO Dynamics data across 28 European markets, H1 2023 saw the most registrations since the Covid-19 pandemic with 6.56 million units. This is an increase of… Continue reading Tesla tops European sales in H1 2023, sharp increase in MG market share