Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

With the steady rise in EVs on the roads globally, it won’t be too long before the world is awash with large lithium ion battery packs that are at the end of their lives and in need of disposal.  Processes are already in place to recover a large proportion of the active ingredients of batteries.… Continue reading Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

With the steady rise in EVs on the roads globally, it won’t be too long before the world is awash with large lithium ion battery packs that are at the end of their lives and in need of disposal.  Processes are already in place to recover a large proportion of the active ingredients of batteries.… Continue reading Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

With the steady rise in EVs on the roads globally, it won’t be too long before the world is awash with large lithium ion battery packs that are at the end of their lives and in need of disposal.  Processes are already in place to recover a large proportion of the active ingredients of batteries.… Continue reading Tech Talk: A new and safer way to recycle EV battery packs

Eighty-five percent of global auto industry to maintain or increase workforce: Rockwell Automation study

Rockwell Automation, the  global major dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the findings of the eighth annual ‘State of Smart Manufacturing Report: Automotive Edition’. The global study encompasses the responses of 197 leaders from automotive manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and electric vehicle manufacturers across 13 of the leading manufacturing countries. This year’s report,… Continue reading Eighty-five percent of global auto industry to maintain or increase workforce: Rockwell Automation study

Mahindra Defence begins rolling out Armado specialist vehicle for armed forces

Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, has begun rolling out the Armado, an armoured specialist vehicle which has been indigenously developed. In a tweet this morning, S P Shuka, chairman of Mahindra Aerospace, Mahindra Defence and president of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM), said: “Mahindra #Defence commences production… Continue reading Mahindra Defence begins rolling out Armado specialist vehicle for armed forces

India Yamaha Motor opens 200th Blue Square showroom in Chennai, targets 300 by year-end

India Yamaha Motor has opened its 200th Blue Square showroom in Chennai. The network expansion and milestone dealership comes just under a year after the company announced its plans to convert all its dealerships into Blue Square outlets. Furthermore, by the end of this year, there will be 300 Blue Square stores in India. The Japanese scooter… Continue reading India Yamaha Motor opens 200th Blue Square showroom in Chennai, targets 300 by year-end

‘Across the board, we are seeing a very good line up’: Ranvijit Singh

Ranvijit Singh Hero Moto Corp.’s Chief Growth Officer talks about his plans to solidify the core portfolio in the 100-125 cc segment and introduce new products in the mid-to upper-end of the market as well as premium products, including the proposed foray with the Harley-Davidson X440, scheduled for a July launch. Autocar Professional caught up… Continue reading ‘Across the board, we are seeing a very good line up’: Ranvijit Singh

TN Minister expects US$ 6 billion investment in EVs in 5 years, meets CEOs to define a roadmap

The Government of Tamil Nadu is committed to securing US$ 6 billion in investments and creating 1.5 lakh new employment opportunities within the EV sector over the next five years, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, Tamil Nadu stated at a closed round table discussion on EVs held in the state. … Continue reading TN Minister expects US$ 6 billion investment in EVs in 5 years, meets CEOs to define a roadmap

TN Minister expects US$ 6 billion investment in EVs in 5 years, meets CEOs to define a roadmap

The Government of Tamil Nadu is committed to securing US$ 6 billion in investments and creating 1.5 lakh new employment opportunities within the EV sector over the next five years, Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion, and Commerce, Tamil Nadu stated at a closed round table discussion on EVs held in the state. … Continue reading TN Minister expects US$ 6 billion investment in EVs in 5 years, meets CEOs to define a roadmap

Volkswagen’s battery division develops pathbreaking technology for cell production

PowerCo, the battery subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, plan to introduce a completely new manufacturing process in its battery cell production plants in Europe and Northern America. The new technology will significantly boost efficiency and sustainability in volume battery cell production. Based in Salzgitter, Niedersachsen, the battery company aims to industrialise the so-called ‘Dry Coating’… Continue reading Volkswagen’s battery division develops pathbreaking technology for cell production