Slow off the mark, the Ministry of Heavy Industries is expected to clear over 36 incentive proposals worth Rs 25,938 crore for vehicle and component makers in the next 18 months under its production-linked incentive scheme. According to senior ministry officials about 24 component manufacturers and 12 vehicle makers along with government testing agencies ARAI,… Continue reading Ministry of Heavy Industries plans to clear over 36 proposals worth Rs 25,938 crore under PLI in 18 months
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Tech Talk: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?
Interesting and unusual engine concepts come and go, but one, the opposed-piston engine (OPE) from Achates Power, continues to move towards production. In 2020, Ricardo North America, the US arm of the century-old UK engineering firm, formed a partnership with Achates to help move the project on. The aim is to produce a lightweight, fuel-efficient,… Continue reading Tech Talk: Could opposed pistons save the combustion engine?
Renault names its upcoming urban SUV Kardian
Renault has revealed the name of the vehicle that marks the start of its new international product offensive: Renault Kardian. The all-new Renault Kardian, which will reinforce Renault’s international footprint, is set to soon make its debut in the Latin American market, following on from the Alaskan and the Oroch, before going on sale in other countries… Continue reading Renault names its upcoming urban SUV Kardian
SimpleEnergy partners with ReadyAssist for post sale support services
SimpleEnergy, an electric vehicle and clean energy start-up, has joined hands with ReadyAssist, India’s leading vehicle assistance company, to offer round the clock post sales assistance to the former’s customer base. SimpleEnergy, with the help of ReadyAssist will amp up its customer experience via round-the-clock support nationwide for its current model Simple ONE and upcoming… Continue reading SimpleEnergy partners with ReadyAssist for post sale support services
New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch
Ola Electric has announced that its new S1 series, launched on August 15, 2023 with pricing ranging from Rs 90,000 to Rs 150,000, has received a very strong market response. The refreshed and expanded S1 lineup has garnered more than 75,000 bookings within two weeks of the launch. According to an Ola spokesperson, “We are thrilled… Continue reading New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch
New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch
Ola Electric has announced that its new S1 series, launched on August 15, 2023 with pricing ranging from Rs 90,000 to Rs 150,000, has received a very strong market response. The refreshed and expanded S1 lineup has garnered more than 75,000 bookings within two weeks of the launch. According to an Ola spokesperson, “We are thrilled… Continue reading New Ola S1 e-scooters get over 75,000 bookings within two weeks of launch
India’s auto industry poised to rank number 3 in world by 2030: Government: PTI
India’s automotive industry is poised to rank number three in the world by 2030, with several schemes such as the Rs 25,938 crore PLI for Automobile and Auto Components supporting the sector’s growth, the government said on Monday, PTI noted. The MHI (Ministry of Heavy Industries) is organising a conference on Tuesday to review the Production… Continue reading India’s auto industry poised to rank number 3 in world by 2030: Government: PTI
New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of Kia’s transformation into a leading… Continue reading New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean
New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean
Kia plans to use recycled plastic from a 55-ton haul recently reclaimed from the Pacific Ocean in its new EV models. The record-breaking amount of plastic reclaimed by Kia’s global partner, The Ocean Cleanup, marks the next phase in a seven-year global partnership agreed in April 2022 as part of Kia’s transformation into a leading… Continue reading New Kia EVs to use recycled plastic from 55 tons reclaimed from Pacific Ocean
Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced successful completion of summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. The scope of testing ranged from the functionality of the air-conditioning… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in 44 deg C in Spain