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Accelerating the e-mobility transition in India

The Paris Declaration on Electro-Mobility & Climate Change, 2015, was a defining moment in the history of climate action. While acknowledging over 23 percent of the transport sector’s contribution to the world’s energy-related greenhouse gas emission profile, the international covenant resolved to limit global temperature spike to below 2 degree celsius.  However, the International Energy Agency… Continue reading Accelerating the e-mobility transition in India

Yanfeng develops floor console with UV sanitiser

Automotive supplier Yanfeng has announced development of a new floor console concept called ‘touchFC’. The company has combined innovative kinematics and smart surfaces to create what it calls “an even safer and more effective human-vehicle interaction, where the main focus is on intuitive control elements.” A special highlight of the floor console is an electric… Continue reading Yanfeng develops floor console with UV sanitiser

Ford India launches EcoSport SE variant without spare wheel

Ford India is trying hard to keep the EcoSport relevant in a highly competitive compact SUV segment in the country, where products like the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue are wooing buyers with their appeal and premium features. However, the Ford EcoSport, which actually started it all and, in a sense, gave birth… Continue reading Ford India launches EcoSport SE variant without spare wheel

TVS in free vaccination drive for 35,000 employees and families

Chennai-based two- and three-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company has announced that it has extended free Covid-19 vaccination for all employees and their immediate family members. This vaccination drive is in line with the ongoing government guidelines and will cover 35,000 direct and indirect company employees across the country. The companies and their staffers included in… Continue reading TVS in free vaccination drive for 35,000 employees and families

MoRTH mandates front passenger airbag in Indian cars from April 2021

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has notified mandatory provision of a co-driver airbag in all new passenger vehicles in India manufactured from April 2021. The move comes after the government agency had issued a draft notification in this regard in December last year. As per the notification, car manufacturers will now need… Continue reading MoRTH mandates front passenger airbag in Indian cars from April 2021

Industry, not policies, should decide the path of e-mobility: Dr Andy Palmer

Electrification is fast becoming the dominant force of change in the automotive industry the world over. And though the need for the shift towards electric mobility is undisputed, the ‘how’ and ‘when’ do throw up plenty of debate. At Autocar Professonal’s EV Forum, held on February 22-23, Dr Andy Palmer, Chairman, Switch Mobility and former… Continue reading Industry, not policies, should decide the path of e-mobility: Dr Andy Palmer

Experts at SIAM webinar discuss end-of-life vehicle recycling and Scrappage Policy

In light of the recent budget announcement on Vehicle Scrappage Policy and expectations on various policy regulations and notifications, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) hosted its 10th Lecture Series virtually on the theme of ‘Imperatives of ELV Recycling: Indian ELVs Guidelines & Basel Ban Amendment 2019’. With a focus on sustainable material management and… Continue reading Experts at SIAM webinar discuss end-of-life vehicle recycling and Scrappage Policy

Mahindra Automotive North America’s CEO to retire end-March

Richard Haas, president and CEO of Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA), is set to retire at the end of March 2021. In the interim, his role will be taken over by Viren Popli, who is CEO of Mahindra Agri North America . Haas, 61, will continue in an advisory capacity for the next few months… Continue reading Mahindra Automotive North America’s CEO to retire end-March