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Hero Electric ties up with IDFC First for affordable finance options

Electric two-wheeler maker Hero Electric has announced a strategic collaboration with IDFC FIRST Bank to offer easy and affordable finance options to its customers. Offering a low Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) starting at Rs 2,731, and a 100% Loan to Value (LTV) offer. According to the tie-up with IDFC, Hero Electric customers choosing this plan will… Continue reading Hero Electric ties up with IDFC First for affordable finance options

Ola Electric inks pact with Shriram City Union Finance for low-cost EV financing

Ola Electric has tied up with Shriram City Union Finance to offer low-cost loans starting from 8.99% for a tenure of 48 months. The company claims in a press release that approvals will be guaranteed in minutes. Shriram City Union Finance is among the largest financiers of 2-wheelers in the country with about 2,800 branches across… Continue reading Ola Electric inks pact with Shriram City Union Finance for low-cost EV financing

Bridgestone India Trains over 200 women as mechanics and commercial drivers

Tyre manufacturer Bridgestone India has trained over 200 women to become professional drivers and mechanics in Indore, under the Yantrika Programme in association with Samaan Society. 60 women have been trained as two-wheeler mechanics, and 149 as drivers. Since June 2023, ten women mechanics from this group have been a part of “Mechanic on Wheels” service, providing servicing of two-wheelers… Continue reading Bridgestone India Trains over 200 women as mechanics and commercial drivers

‘There cannot be one single silver bullet for all kinds of needs and applications’: Akshay Singhal

Electric Vehicles and batteries powering them are under the spotlight frequently as there’s a race to produce the best solution when it comes to cell chemistries. The technical challenges are abundant and there’s no single solution as tech companies and start-ups are busy finding ways to get the best in place. It’s a constantly evolving… Continue reading ‘There cannot be one single silver bullet for all kinds of needs and applications’: Akshay Singhal

Maruti Suzuki Invicto bookings cross 7,000 units, waiting period surpasses 2 months

Maruti Suzuki says bookings for its recently launched premium MPV, the Invicto, currently hover around 7,000 units, and the numbers are only going to go higher from here. A quick check with the dealers confirms a waiting period of around two months for the Invicto at most locations. The Invicto gets two seating layouts, like its platform sibling,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Invicto bookings cross 7,000 units, waiting period surpasses 2 months

Cabinet clears amendment to MMDR Act to enable private entities in lithium mining: IANS

The Union Cabinet is said to have cleared the Amendment of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957, which will pave the way for the private sector to bid for mining critical minerals such as lithium, IANS reported. Persons in the know said that from the list of critical minerals, a few have… Continue reading Cabinet clears amendment to MMDR Act to enable private entities in lithium mining: IANS

Exter to strengthen Hyundai’s sub-Rs 10 lakh segment, says Tarun Garg

The Exter is Hyundai‘s first all-new product in the sub-Rs 10 lakh segment in quite some time. It’s directly targeted at the Tata Punch, which is the third bestseller in the sub-4m SUV segment after the Nexon and the Maruti Brezza, and Hyundai is banking hard on it to strengthen its sub-Rs 10 lakh segment, which is the core of the market.… Continue reading Exter to strengthen Hyundai’s sub-Rs 10 lakh segment, says Tarun Garg

Electric Ford Fiesta on Volkswagen platform remains possible

Ford has not ruled out using the VW Group’s new MEB Entry platform for a reborn electric Fiesta – but such a car is not an immediate priority. The Ford Fiesta bowed out of production last week after 47 years and seven generations, to make way for the new electric Ford Explorer SUV – based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform… Continue reading Electric Ford Fiesta on Volkswagen platform remains possible

Electric Ford Fiesta on Volkswagen platform remains possible

14th Clean Energy Ministerial to be held in Goa from July 19-22

The meeting will cover various subjects including battery storage, sustainable cooling, access to energy, low-carbon hydrogen, biofuels, industry decarbonisation, and more. The 14th Clean Energy Ministerial will be held in Goa from July 19-22, 2023, jointly with the 8th Mission Innovation Meeting. This year’s host is India, whose Ministry of Power and Ministry of Science… Continue reading 14th Clean Energy Ministerial to be held in Goa from July 19-22