Tamil Nadu adopts cluster-based approach to develop charging infrastructure, shortlists 6 cities

With an eye on mandating an all electric vehicle fleet by 2035, the state of Tamil Nadu has started in earnest to ensure that adequate infrastructure comes up in time, to ensure a smooth transition towards zero emission vehicles.  Dr TRB Rajaa, the Minister of Industries for the state of Tamil Nadu, told Autocar, that as… Continue reading Tamil Nadu adopts cluster-based approach to develop charging infrastructure, shortlists 6 cities

Tata Technologies launches innovation platform for engineering students in India

Tata Technologies has announced the launch of Tata Technologies InnoVent, an innovation platform that provides young engineering students In India with an opportunity to showcase their creativity and innovate solutions that address the challenges being faced by the manufacturing industry.  The global engineering and product development digital services company leverages the collective expertise of diverse teams… Continue reading Tata Technologies launches innovation platform for engineering students in India

Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 48% to 321,600 units in first-half 2023

The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 48% year-on-year to 321,600 vehicles in the first half of the year.  The BEV share of total deliveries rose to 7.4%, up from 5.6% in the first six months of CY2022. Around 68% of the Group’s BEV deliveries were in its home region of… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 48% to 321,600 units in first-half 2023

Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 48% to 321,600 units in first-half 2023

The Volkswagen Group increased its deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) by 48% year-on-year to 321,600 vehicles in the first half of the year.  The BEV share of total deliveries rose to 7.4%, up from 5.6% in the first six months of CY2022. Around 68% of the Group’s BEV deliveries were in its home region of… Continue reading Volkswagen Group’s BEV sales jump 48% to 321,600 units in first-half 2023

Cloud-based factory automation enters series production at Audi plant

Audi has been testing the local server solution Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P), a new method of IT-based factory automation, at its Böllinger Hofe production facility in Germany since July 2022. Starting in July 2023, this paradigm shift in Audi’s shopfloor IT will be used for the first time in series production. At Böllinger Hofe,… Continue reading Cloud-based factory automation enters series production at Audi plant

India’s petrol and diesel consumption falls as monsoon fury disrupts infra, travel, agriculture

India’s petrol and diesel demand fell in the first half of July, as the monsoon changed travel plans and cut demand in the agriculture and infrastructure sectors, as per to early data from the industry. The monsoon, which typically brings heavy rains to India between June and September, has led to flooding in some parts… Continue reading India’s petrol and diesel consumption falls as monsoon fury disrupts infra, travel, agriculture

Tata Elxsi wins major deals in transportation; reports Rs 189 crore in net profit in Q1 FY24

Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services company, said on Monday it won major deals in the transportation sector, including a strategic multi-year, multi-million USD deal with a leading Asian OEM for their SDV platform and software development and a multi-country licencing and deployment of its connected vehicle platform with a global Top 5 OEM.… Continue reading Tata Elxsi wins major deals in transportation; reports Rs 189 crore in net profit in Q1 FY24

TMF and WRI India release study that offers key insights into Metro usage patterns across India

Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and WRI India today launched a working paper that offers new insights into the way commuters access and utilise the metro, and its implications on last-mile services. The paper ‘Improving Metro Access in India: Evidence from Three Cities,’ was launched as part of ‘Connect Karo 2023’, a flagship knowledge event, organised by… Continue reading TMF and WRI India release study that offers key insights into Metro usage patterns across India

Tesla begins Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory

Production of the Tesla Cybertruck has finally begun at the American firm’s Gigafactory in Texas, with the first example rolling off the production line nearly four years after it was first unveiled. The first production Cybertruck was today pictured on Tesla’s social media channels surrounded by factory workers at the EV maker’s Texan headquarters. It now appears… Continue reading Tesla begins Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory

Tesla begins Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory

Production of the Tesla Cybertruck has finally begun at the American firm’s Gigafactory in Texas, with the first example rolling off the production line nearly four years after it was first unveiled. The first production Cybertruck was today pictured on Tesla’s social media channels surrounded by factory workers at the EV maker’s Texan headquarters. It now appears… Continue reading Tesla begins Cybertruck production at Texas Gigafactory